In this roundup of dealership M&A moves, we start with one of the largest public groups and its major move in the aftersales space. AutoNation announced it has closed its $190 million acquisition of RepairSmith, a mobile auto repair and maintenance provider. The deal was first announced in December. “Apart from the important outcome of […] [Read More]

Immediately after the National Automobile Dealer Association wrapped up NADA Show 2023, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association made a major move.   On Monday morning, NIADA and Buckeye Dealership Consulting announced an integration of the NIADA 20 Groups with Buckeye’s Dealer Performance Groups.   According to a news release, all existing Dealer Performance Groups, […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing has learned and parent company Carvana has confirmed that ADESA president John Hammer is leaving the company Friday. Hammer has been named the CEO of Spectrum Automotive Holdings Corp., according to a news release from Spectrum, and will start Feb. 6. “John’s dedication to his team and customers has been instrumental in building […] [Read More]

Experian is expanding on its commitment to equip dealers with the data needed to buy and sell used electric vehicles with confidence, especially since battery health is pivotal in valuating used EVs. On Thursday, Experian announced a new alliance with Recurrent, as the Recurrent Battery Report for used EVs will be offered alongside Experian’s AutoCheck […] [Read More]

Continuing its “land meets tech” strategy, EBlock is buying another auto auction, this time in Texas. The dealer-to-dealer online wholesale platform and its parent company E Inc. announced Thursday they have signed a deal to purchase Houston Auto Auction for $5.5 million in cash. The first $2.5 million would be payable at closing and then […] [Read More]

In this epsiode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bek Abdullayev, who is the founder and CEO at Super Dispatch, joins the show to talk about the company's latest product launch, auto transport trends he is watching and how the transport segment has changed, the impact of supply and price fluctuations and more. Plus, he shares what […] [Read More]

CarMax will utilize the services of UVeye to automate vehicle inspections within its auction operations and provide AI-enhanced condition reports for wholesale buyers. In a news release Tuesday, UVeye said CarMax — which has been an investor in the company since 2021 — will use its inspection technology through a licensing agreement between the companies. […] [Read More]

Bob Grill, senior partner development manager at CARFAX and host of "Just the Fax" podcast, joins the Auto Remarkerting Podcast ahead of NADA Show 2023. Grill and senior editor Joe Overby talk about the upcoming convention, what dealers should be paying attention to in the used-car space, CARFAX's work in wholesale and much more. To […] [Read More]

Automotive Ventures has added Trader Canada executive Paul Whitworth as an advisor, the company said Monday. Whitworth’s experience also includes helping to develop the Retail Solutions business unit at Cox Automotive as well as co-founding AutoPoint, working as an original team member and advisor at vAuto and co-founding LightSource Renewables. He has also worked in […] [Read More]

Element Fleet Management president and CEO Jay Forbes will retire on May 10 when the company hosts its annual general meeting, and Laura Dottori-Attanasio will succeed him, Element said Monday. Dottori-Attanasio, who has been with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce the past 14 years, will join the company on  Feb. 15 initially as president […] [Read More]