Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, has been selected as the 2026 Barbara Cox Woman of the Year, Cox Automotive announced. The award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to the automotive industry, championed community advocacy and demonstrated leadership. Cox Automotive said Case was honored for her industry leadership, community impact and notable philanthropic efforts. Case […] [Read More]

Bankruptcy filings started 2026 with another double-digit increase year-over-year, as the industry data continues to resemble what experts saw before the pandemic. According to data provided by Epiq AACER, total bankruptcy filings came in at 45,808 in January, a 10% increase from last January’s total of 41,551. Analysts said individual bankruptcy filings also increased 10% […] [Read More]

Affordability will continue to be a big concern for both dealers and consumers in 2026, said panelists at the “2026 Economic Outlook” session at NADA Show last week, and used EVs will offer one solution. They will be less expensive than a new vehicle, whether gas or electric, and used EVs will be plentiful because […] [Read More]

Hendrick Automotive Group has built itself quite a reputation. The Charlotte, N.C.-based dealership group, which operates 96 locations in 13 states, is once again No. 1 in Reputation’s annual North American Automotive Rankings, which recognize the industry’s top-performing brands, dealer groups and dealerships based on their online reputation. Hendrick led all dealership groups — public […] [Read More]

Episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2025 continue with this panel discussion of Women in Auto Finance honorees, presented by Primeritus Financial Services. The honorees discussed their career trajectories, the current state of the industry and more. Listen to the conversation in the window below.   [Read More]

It was probably as sure of a bet as you could find in Las Vegas last week: dealerships are quite concerned about fraud happening at their stores. In new research released during NADA Show 2026, Experian reported fraud continuing to emerge as a growing operational challenge for the automotive industry, with its latest survey showing nearly […] [Read More]

Already having collaborated on a training program and other initiatives, executive director Linda Robertson said last week that the Association of Dealership Compliance Officers (ADCO) and the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP) are now officially one company. “This unification brings together two trusted leaders in dealership compliance, education, and risk management, creating a […] [Read More]

Don’t let multiple winter storms and snow piled high on roadsides fool you. The wholesale vehicle market is showing the slightest signs of spring. And vehicle values are increasing faster than expected. That’s according to industry observers releasing their monthly insights on used-car values, which show an earlier and quicker rise in what vehicles are […] [Read More]

A rapidly growing dealership group is growing again. Kunes Auto & RV Group, based in Delavan, Wis., has moved into two new markets with the acquisition of three dealerships — two in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and one on Chicago’s upscale North Shore. “These acquisitions represent major growth for us in two very exciting markets,” […] [Read More]

At the largest launch pad in the auto retail industry, Cars Commerce announced the liftoff of two new technologies for dealerships. During the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, the company unveiled DealerCloud LLC, an automotive CRM developed in collaboration with the Del Grande Dealer Group and Salesforce, and a new inventory management system from […] [Read More]