Eleanor Gulla, managing partner of Larchmont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in suburban Larchmont, N.Y., has been appointed chairwoman of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, the association announced. Gulla has been a member of the GNYADA board since 2018, serving as vice chairwoman and chair of the employee relations plan committee, as well as […] [Read More]

Carfax comes to you with a warning — and a celebration. In the wake of the severe floods this spring and summer in Texas, Kentucky and West Virginia, and with hurricane season closing in on its peak, the provider of vehicle history reports issued a caution to dealers about flood-damaged vehicles. Meanwhile, the company’s Car […] [Read More]

CarGurus announced the winners of its 11th annual Top Dealer Awards, which recognize dealerships in North America and the U.K. that consistently deliver exceptional customer service, value and trust while embracing digital retail tools to enhance the shopper experience. “For over a decade, the CarGurus Top Dealer Awards have recognized dealerships that lead with a […] [Read More]

Carvana’s revenue and income grew significantly in the second quarter of 2025. The used-car retailer’s executives attributed the growth to Carvana’s oft-stated long-term drivers, including more awareness and trust and improving the selection of vehicles offered. They said the boost in profits was helped by the company’s ability to leverage its size and assets to operate more efficiently. That allowed Carvana to ... [Read More]

When it comes to selling cars, trust is an enormous factor. Autotrader received an important endorsement in that category this week, when it was named America’s most reputable brand in auto retail by Morning Consult. The Cox Automotive brand earned a score of 70.7 in Morning Consult’s Reputation Score to top the category. Morning Consult […] [Read More]

A dealership near and dear to Mercedes-Benz USA has been sold. Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta, located just nine miles down Georgia 400 from the company’s U.S. headquarters in suburban Sandy Springs, has been acquired by Group 1 Automotive from Gregory and Juanita Baranco. Group 1 said the deal, which included all dealership real estate, […] [Read More]

FRIKINtech has a new name — and a new platform to go with it. The provider of automotive dealer engagement technology is now VehicleLyfe, an “evolution” the company said signifies its “strategic shift” to focus on actively engaging customers throughout their entire vehicle ownership journey and establishing dealers as long-term partners. In a news release, […] [Read More]

Automotive companies have been affiliating themselves with celebrities almost since cars were invented, and recently that trend seems to have been ramping up even more. Monday, two more prominent names in the business jumped on that bandwagon, adding prominent names from the entertainment industry to their new initiatives. Cox Automotive’s Autotrader has again turned to […] [Read More]

The familiar rhythm of the traditional oil change, once a cornerstone of the automotive aftermarket, has been disrupted. For decades, customers reliably brought their cars in every 3,000 to 7,000 miles, ensuring a steady stream of revenue and creating prime opportunities for upselling services like brake inspections, fluid flushes, and tire rotations. But now, advanced […] [Read More]

Amazon Autos is now featuring used and certified pre-owned vehicles from dealers, the company announced Monday. The used and CPO listings will first be available in Los Angeles with other cities to be added in coming months. Amazon Autos is starting its used/CPO program with Hyundai dealers and plans to add more dealerships soon. “We […] [Read More]