CDK’s renewal tour continues. The dealership software provider announced a multi-year renewal of its agreement with Findlay Automotive Group, which will use the CDK Dealership Xperience integrated platform in its 35 dealerships covering five states. CDK said Findlay’s stores will also use the Modern Retail and Fixed Operations suites within the Dealership Xperience. Findlay has […] [Read More]

The newest installment of Market Insights from Black Book recapped stable developments in the wholesale space during the close of 2024 and conveyed optimism about what the auction scene might be like in 2025. Analysts said wholesale values decreased 0.44% last week while the auction conversion rate came in at 54%. “As we look back […] [Read More]

Dealership software platform TradePending has launched a new tool designed to keep dealerships top of mind with customers through automated email and text communications. The company said Value Watch gives consumers an automated update on their vehicle’s value each month, enabling dealerships to maintain brand awareness, increase sales and service opportunities, and foster long-term customer […] [Read More]

Businesses in Europe using the Ford Transit in their fleets have a tool to figure out if going electric makes sense for them, and that tool is now available here in the U.S. The software, dubbed Ford Pro E-Switch Assist, aims to help business and government customers determine if going electric is suitable for their […] [Read More]

OpenRoad Group is celebrating its 25th anniversary by giving. OpenRoad Foundation, the dealership group’s philanthropic arm, announced the launch of its 25 in 25 grant initiative for 2025, which will award 25 grants of $25,000 each – a total of $625,000 – to nonprofits and charities based in the Vancouver and Toronto areas. “Celebrating 25 […] [Read More]

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s top dealer training program is coming back in 2025. The association said it will offer two Certified Master Dealer classes in 2025, the first sessions of its highest-level education curriculum since 2019. In an announcement posted on its website’s Dashboard, NIADA said it will offer individualized programs for retail […] [Read More]

National Lenders General Agency, which is part of MEI Group USA family of companies, recently announced the addition of Bill Murphy to its team. The company said Murphy has signed an agent contract to represent National Lenders and Empire’s programs in the buy-here, pay-here space. Based in Texas, National Lenders highlighted Murphy’s arrival marks a […] [Read More]

Rick Case Mazda unveiled its new look last week. The Duluth, Ga., dealership held a grand re-opening celebration that capped an eight-month expansion and renovation project. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by community leaders — including Duluth mayor Greg Whitlock and five city council members — as well as Mazda executives. As a result of […] [Read More]

While the online retailer is facing much criticism and serious allegations from the investment community, Carvana gained more resources from one of its key financing providers. Carvana revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday that it amended the second amended and restated master purchase and sale agreement with Ally Financial. […] [Read More]

For decades, M&A and buy-sell has been a part of the auto auction industry — and, really, most any industry with a constituency mix of corporately and independently owned businesses experiences consolidation. But the moves in the last three years have arguably led to the greatest change in the auto auction landscape in decades. In […] [Read More]