Hiester Automotive Group founder and CEO John Hiester took a thoughtful path at this spring’s Auto Intel Summit to describe what dealer intelligence really is. Hiester shared his views and journey to success with Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits during a lunchtime conversation that’s now available through this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Listen […] [Read More]

Cherokee Media Group’s Nick Zulovich asked Brent Carmichael about what 2025 has been like so far for independent dealers. The director of education for the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association smiled and chuckled for a moment. Carmichael’s response and his comments about what’s in store for the upcoming NIADA Convention and Expo are included in […] [Read More]

Claudia Plascencia is senior vice president of business development and client services at Resolvion. She also has served as the president of the National Automotive Finance Association for the past year. Plascencia had a conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Nick Zulovich last week for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, reviewing the state of […] [Read More]

Two months ago, AutoCanada unveiled its road map for the long drive toward financial recovery. Now the Edmonton-based dealership group says it has turned onto the entrance ramp and is at last on the road. During last week’s first quarter 2025 earnings call, executive chairman Paul Antony said AutoCanada is “firmly on track” to ... [Read More]

The National Auto Auction Association said Chuck Stepter passed away on May 11. NAAA highlighted Stepter was a longtime supporter of the association and served as its general counsel. Stepter also was an NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation Fellow and a member of the NAAA Honor Society. According to a message sent on Monday, […] [Read More]

Electric vehicle-focused fleet management platform Bluedot announced it is now supporting EV manufacturer Rivian’s mobile service fleet operations to streamline its charging experience. The Bluedot platform is designed to simplify the charging process by providing unified access to chargers, as well as tracking and automated reimbursement capabilities. In a news release, Bluedot said it enhances […] [Read More]

Peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace Turo has partnered with Uber Technologies to make Turo vehicles available to rent through the Uber app in the U.S. In a news release, the companies said the integration of Turo into Uber Rent reinforces their joint commitment to modernize access to vehicles and reduce dependence on traditional car ownership. Uber Rent […] [Read More]

Experian and J.D. Power each recently offered new research focused on consumer appeal for electrified vehicles. The separate projects reached similar conclusions — potential buyers are charged up about potentially getting an EV or hybrid model. While EVs selling in the wholesale market are at all-time highs, a J.D. Power study revealed that 24% of […] [Read More]

Having spent the last two years buying and selling electric vehicles in the retail space, Recharged CEO John Foley said he knows what buyers are looking for and flaws that exist in current remarketing solutions offered for EVs. Foley shared his opinions during an appearance on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics at […] [Read More]

Mike Browning, who is president of the NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation, sent a letter through the National Auto Auction Association on Monday in response to severe weather and tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri on Friday and Saturday. Among the reports from the National Weather Service, a tornado rated at […] [Read More]