Northwood University announced on Monday that it has hired an industry veteran to serve in a new role supporting automotive aftermarket education after reinforcing its commitment to that part of the industry business last fall. “We are thrilled to welcome James O’Dell as our new assistant director of aftermarket education,” said Kristin Stehouwer, academic vice […] [Read More]

Sedano Automotive Group has expanded its presence in the San Diego area with the purchase of South Bay Volkswagen in National City, Calif., according to a news release from Performance Brokerage Services, which advised on the sale. The Sedano group, which launched in 2006, now has five stores in San Diego County with the purchase […] [Read More]

CarGurus announced its Top-Rated Dealer Awards on Monday, spotlighting dealers throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. that consistently provide “exceptional service, guidance, and support.” Dealers must have a minimum average consumer review rating of 4.5 out of 5. US and UK dealers must have at least five reviews in the last year, and Canadian […] [Read More]

Lithia & Driveway has added another country to its footprint. The retailer announced last week it has expanded to the United Kingdom with the purchase of Jardine Motors Group, which operates more than 50 premium luxury dealerships in the UK. “The acquisition of Jardine Motors Group represents a significant new chapter in Lithia’s progress and […] [Read More]

You probably weren’t the only one if you scratched your head after reviewing February service-drive data generated at your franchised dealership. The latest Cox Automotive analysis of Xtime metrics showed that service activity decreased and service revenue increased month-over-month in February at U.S. franchised dealerships. Analysts said in an online report released on Monday that […] [Read More]

On Wednesday, CARFAX highlighted the nation’s top-rated auto service centers, based on verified reviews collected through the free CARFAX Car Care vehicle maintenance program. Calling them “the best of the best,” the vehicle history report provider said winners are recognized for providing exceptional service and customer satisfaction. The 2022 CARFAX Top-Rated Service Centers received an […] [Read More]

This week, CDK Global and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) announced that the seventh annual Fueling Careers scholarship program now is accepting applications. Officials said the scholarship program was established to support ethnic minority high school students of dealership employees who demonstrate financial need in their pursuit of a college education. The […] [Read More]

Another Canadian dealership group has expanded to the U.S. Go Auto, which has nearly 60 dealerships in Canada, has purchased Washington state’s Toyota of Bellingham and Mercedes-Benz of Bellingham, according to a news release from Performance Brokerage Services, which advised on the sale. “I would like to thank Rob Armstrong and the Performance Brokerage Services […] [Read More]

This roundup of dealer philanthropy activities involves healthcare in Florida and education in Texas. Beginning in the Sunshine State, leaders from Broward Health and the Broward Health Foundation joined Rita Case on Feb. 15 to celebrate the naming of the Rita & Rick Case Echo Lab at Broward Health Medical Center. The lab features the […] [Read More]

The first two months of 2023 were a bit of a surprise for the certified pre-owned vehicle market. Cox Automotive forecasted in January that CPO sales would fall 11% in 2023, following a 10% decline last year. But through February, year-to-date certified sales are up almost 14%, the company said.  So, what gives? Ironically, it’s the ... [Read More]