Dealer Solutions & Design has a new look, a new website — and a new dealership asset management platform. DSD, a provider of fixed operations design, consultations, equipment specs, installation and project management for automotive facilities, said it has completed a rebrand that includes a refreshed website, a new logo, and the launch of cloud-based […] [Read More]

The modest springtime appreciation consignors and dealers see annually is already starting to surface, especially when examining some specific vehicles less than 2 years old. That’s one of the main findings from this week’s Market Insights from Black Book, which is also watching for price shifts that can be attributed to tariffs. All told, analysts […] [Read More]

CARFAX is introducing a new way for insurers to assess vehicle value and risk. The vehicle history report provider announced it has teamed with actuarial consulting firm Pinnacle Actuarial Resources to develop a score designed to “modernize and replace traditional vehicle symbols.” The CARFAX Vehicle Build Score uses the full 17-digit VIN to help insurers […] [Read More]

February is Heart Month, and Rick Case Automotive Group has made a contribution to help keep hearts beating. The Florida-based dealership group teamed with the American Heart Association to donate 250 CPR Anytime training kits to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Fla., and Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale. “Our goal is to make sure […] [Read More]

In March, Auto Remarketing releases its annual “Best CPO Dealers” issue, presented by Cars Commerce, which provides a brand-by-brand ranking of the top dealers for certified pre-owned vehicle sales at 14 automakers. For the remainder of February, we will be previewing this issue by sharing the individual automakers’ respective top 10 lists. All rankings are provided by […] [Read More]

Ben Goodman is back with Byrider. According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn account, Byrider hired Goodman as its vice president of franchise operations and development. Goodman previously spent more than 11 years with Byrider in a variety of roles, including time as general manager of stores in Indiana and Ohio as well as […] [Read More]

National Lenders reinforced its workforce again last week, appointing Brent Newman as regional vice president of sales. With more than 30 years of experience in the buy-here, pay-here and subprime auto finance sectors, National Lenders highlighted that Newman brings a wealth of operational expertise, leadership, and a track record of delivering measurable results for dealerships. […] [Read More]

National Vehicle Safety Recalls Week is coming up March 3-9, and dealership service recall management platform BizzyCar wants to make sure it’s observed accordingly. Vehicle Safety Recalls Week was established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2010. It comes up twice a year, when the time changes from standard to daylight savings and […] [Read More]

The California New Car Dealers Association has selected the Dave Cantin Group as the association’s exclusive licensed vendor in the mergers and acquisitions advisory category for 2025. DCG president and CEO Dave Cantin called the timing of the partnership “significant,” noting the recent release of the 2025 Dave Cantin Group Market Outlook Report and CNCDA’s […] [Read More]

With sales of electric vehicles rising in its automotive program, Costco is adding a place to educate customers about them. Costco Auto Program announced it has launched its EV Marketplace to help answer Costco members’ questions about electric and hybrid vehicles and notify them about program incentives related to EVs. In a news release, Costco […] [Read More]