Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS), a San Diego-based nonprofit that helps organizations increase fundraising through vehicle and real estate donation programs, has launched its second annual Cartober campaign, a month-long awareness initiative designed to promote the power of vehicle donations in supporting nonprofits. The campaign includes Disabled American Veterans, San Diego public television station […] [Read More]

Online used car retailer Carvana has joined with Esports and gaming company NRG in hosting a skills challenge event to find the world’s next Rocket League pro. The Carvana|NRG Combine, in collaboration with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations, is inviting outstanding student Esports athletes ages 18 and up to compete for a […] [Read More]

Graham Ourisman Automotive’s sales numbers will get a big boost from its latest acquisition. The dealer group purchased McGeorge Toyota in Henrico, Va. — ranked No. 4 in sales volume among franchise dealerships in the state — from Rod McGeorge and the McGeorge Family of Dealerships. The new acquisition, to be renamed Ourisman Toyota of […] [Read More]

Hyundai wants to charge up its electric vehicle sales by giving EV buyers … a charger. In an effort to encourage EV-curious customers to go electric, the automaker is offering a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger and a discount of up to $600 off installation to consumers who lease or buy a new […] [Read More]

AutoNation has a new chief operating officer. The retailer said Friday afternoon that hired for the COO role is Jeff Parent, who was most recently president and general manager at Gulf States Toyota. Parent’s background also includes time in senior executive positions at Nissan Canada as well as a regional vice president role for Volkswagen […] [Read More]

Reviver, developer of the RPlate digital license plate, has entered into an agreement with Ford Motor Company to become an official Ford Accessory Partner. The partnership adds the RPlate to the aftermarket products offered by more than 300 Ford dealerships in Arizona, California and Michigan. Reviver said the deal makes Ford the world’s first automaker […] [Read More]

AutoNation has teamed with the NFL’s Miami Dolphins to tackle a critical issue in breast cancer research. America’s second-largest auto retailer announced a partnership with Dolphins Challenge Cancer, the team’s cancer-focused fundraising initiative, to address health disparities linked to social, economic and environmental factors with a new $1 million commitment to be distributed over four […] [Read More]

Warren Henry Auto Group has acquired Niles Sales and Service in Key West, Fla., as it expands its Keys Auto Center. The transaction adds five brands – Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac and Nissan – to KAC, which brings its total to 13 at its operation in the Lower Keys. Warren Henry Auto Group now operates […] [Read More]

Electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy announced a partnership with EV Auto, a Utah-based EV-only car dealership with plans to expand nationally, designed to expand access to affordable and hassle-free EV ownership in dealerships across the country. Autonomy said younger consumers are expressing an interest in replacing traditional vehicle ownership in favor of a simplified subscription […] [Read More]

Wisconsin-based Ewald Automotive Group has added to its holdings with the acquisition of two dealerships from International Autos Group. The dealerships, now renamed Ewald Volkswagen and Ewald Buick GMC, are both on Main Street in Menomonee Falls, Wisc. The family-owned business, which was founded in 1964, now operates 10 dealerships and a collision center in […] [Read More]