For some folks, putting together furniture might sound like a nightmare activity. Well, Mercedes-Benz USA tried to turn the process into something fun and beneficial for others. The OEM hosted an employee cookout in advance of Labor Day weekend. The event also brought together employees and their families for an afternoon of camaraderie and community […] [Read More]

One of the auto industry’s most respected analysts is joining Haig Partners. The dealership buy-sell advisory firm announced it has added longtime Bank of America analyst John Murphy as its managing director of strategic advisory. “John Murphy’s arrival marks a transformative moment for Haig Partners,” president and founder Alan Haig said. “His renowned analytical rigor, […] [Read More]

Dealership groups that own and operate wholesale auto auctions aren’t that common. But among those that do, many offer their customers conveniences and safeguards commonly found at traditional auctions: Digital buying, extensive photos, detailed condition reports, disclosures, arbitration policies and the opportunity for dealers to kick the tires in person and maybe do their bidding […] [Read More]

While the organization is getting ready for its annual visit to Capitol Hill, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association is also preparing for the BHPH Dealer Forum in the Music City. Set for Nov. 9-11 at the Loews Nashville, the BHPH Dealer Forum will include what NIADA called the hit of last year’s event. What’s […] [Read More]

Second-generation dealer Krystal Roberts has been named the winner of the 2025 Ally Sees Her Award. The Ally Sees Her Award, presented by Ally Financial and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers, recognizes significant achievements of women of color in automotive retail spaces and their work in their communities. “This award reflects more than […] [Read More]

Costco Auto Program has launched a limited-time incentive on Volvo certified pre-owned vehicles, aimed at addressing high used-vehicle prices and tight inventory, the company announced. Through Oct. 31, the Costco Auto Program is offering an exclusive incentive of $1,000 for Gold Star and Business members, or $1,250 for Executive members on the purchase of select […] [Read More]

With turmoil at the Federal Reserve getting as intense as ever, perhaps dealerships and finance companies can focus on one part of the newest Consumer Confidence Index from the Conference Board. While the overall reading and other parts of the monthly analysis ticked lower, the Conference Board said purchasing plans for cars increased in August, […] [Read More]

Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage in June, Autocorp.ai founder and CEO Andrew Lemoine leads a panel discussion that seeks to answer this question: “Credit is tight. Negative equity is the new normal. Now what?” Listen to the conversation in the window below and […] [Read More]

Consumer-to-dealer automotive marketplace inride announced the launch of Trade Agent AI, an agentic artificial intelligence platform designed to help car dealerships find “hidden trade-in and purchase opportunities” directly from their customer database. The company said it’s the first fully autonomous AI agent to proactively text values and schedule appointments with vehicle owners without human involvement. […] [Read More]

Impel and RockED worked together to offer special training focused on artificial intelligence. On Thursday, Impel launched the Automotive AI Certification Program, which the solutions provider said is a first of its kind initiative aimed at equipping automotive retailing professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in AI-centric work environments. Developed in partnership […] [Read More]