Retail

Dealer roundup: Swickard expands in Bay Area, plus latest news from Maryland franchised dealers

Swickard Auto Group has added a fourth Toyota dealership to its roster and expanded its presence near San Francisco. The retailer said Wednesday it has purchased Toyota 101 in Redwood City, Calif., which has been renamed Swickard Toyota 101. “We ... [Read More]
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Wholesale

NAAA launches cybersecurity task force

Craig Amelung is less than two weeks into his tenure as National Auto Auction Association president and is already tackling one of the most pressing issues in the overall auto industry: cybersecurity. NAAA said Tuesday it has launched a Cybersecurity ... [Read More]
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Technology

automotiveMastermind names COO

automotiveMastermind has named a new chief operating officer. Promoted to the COO role is Jeremy Carter, who was previously vice president of business operations. The move was effective this month. Carter has been with automotiveMastermind since March 2021. Prior to ... [Read More]

Financial

EFG launches program that guarantees PRU increase for dealers

With dealership profitability down over the past two years, EFG Companies wants to give auto dealers a way to boost their personal wealth creation strategies. To that end, the F&I and reinsurance provider has introduced its Wealth Builder Profit Participation ... [Read More]

Analysis

COMMENTARY: How auto dealerships can enhance competitive advantage through technology & human interaction

The automotive industry is witnessing a transformative shift in how technology and artificial intelligence are being integrated into auto sales and remarketing strategies. New advancements are streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences and sales effectiveness. Technology offers numerous benefits in ... [Read More]

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