Vervent got some help with its successor servicing responsibilities for the majority of Tricolor Holdings’ approximately 100,000 subprime auto loans by announcing an expanded partnership with Quanta Credit Services on Tuesday. Vervent began taking on successor servicing chores last fall across the Tricolor auto finance portfolio following the company’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in September. […] [Read More]

America’s Group has moved into another new state: Iowa. The company announced its first location in the Hawkeye State, acquiring Plaza Auto Auction in Mount Vernon. The auction, founded in 1963 by Bob and Norma Edleman, will now operate as America’s Auto Auction Iowa. It is one of the few remaining evening dealer-only sales in […] [Read More]

This week is National Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, and two companies are intent on delivering its message to check your vehicle for open recalls. BizzyCar, a recall management platform for dealerships, is encouraging drivers and dealerships to take action on the millions of recalls that remain unrepaired nationwide. According to BizzyCar’s 2025 recall analysis, 28.4 […] [Read More]

In today’s competitive automotive market, a dealership’s success isn’t solely measured by the number of vehicles sold. True long-term profitability lies in customer retention, and the service department is the linchpin of this strategy. With looming tariffs poised to impact the industry, building trust and fostering loyalty in the service lane has never been more […] [Read More]

Team Velocity is launching a new Apollo. The automotive digital retailing and integrated technology company announced a “major upgrade” to its Apollo AssistantAI, a move the company said strengthens its Apollo integrated digital retailing and website performance platform to help dealerships convert more website traffic into real sales and service opportunities. The upgraded AssistantAI, embedded […] [Read More]

In 2025, the automotive industry was defined by an in-progress recovery that was increasingly complicated by affordability hurdles and regulatory shifts. As we move into 2026, retail sales are expected to flatten, and likely even dip slightly, as higher expenses and costs drive increased focus on affordability. The retail landscape may be relatively steady, but […] [Read More]

Luke Godwin has his finger on the pulse of the independent used-car dealer. For starters, he’s a dealer himself as owner of Godwin Motors in Columbia, S.C. He’s also a consultant working with independent dealers and a frequent speaker at industry conferences and 20 groups, not to mention co-host of the popular Independent Dealer Podcast. […] [Read More]

In its 80th year in business, Lithia and Driveway is heading home again. The giant dealership group has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Medford in Medford, Ore., site of LAD’s corporate headquarters and just 13 miles up Oregon Route 99 from Ashland, where Walt DeBoer founded the company when he opened a Chrysler-Plymouth store in 1946. Lithia, […] [Read More]

General Motors said Tuesday it is merging its U.S. Chevrolet, Buick and GMC certified used programs into the CarBravo program starting June 2. GM informed its dealers of this news Tuesday. CarBravo will be the automaker’s sole CPO program for Chevy, Buick and GMC dealers in the U.S., while Cadillac will continue running its own […] [Read More]

One of the many attractions of Las Vegas is seeing live performances. Organizers of the fifth annual BHPH United Summit at Caesars Palace are taking the same path, but with dealerships being the star of the show. A portion of the interactive experience that BHPH United Summit is calling “The Garage” is having someone mystery […] [Read More]