A dealership near and dear to Mercedes-Benz USA has been sold. Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta, located just nine miles down Georgia 400 from the company’s U.S. headquarters in suburban Sandy Springs, has been acquired by Group 1 Automotive from Gregory and Juanita Baranco. Group 1 said the deal, which included all dealership real estate, […] [Read More]

DAA Northwest’s 30th annual Rock & Roll Sale turned out to be more than a gathering for dealers and the auto remarketing industry. It was a rock reunion. In addition to the more than 1,350 customers and industry guests from across the U.S. and Canada, a surprise guest joined the festivities July 16-17 at the […] [Read More]

FRIKINtech has a new name — and a new platform to go with it. The provider of automotive dealer engagement technology is now VehicleLyfe, an “evolution” the company said signifies its “strategic shift” to focus on actively engaging customers throughout their entire vehicle ownership journey and establishing dealers as long-term partners. In a news release, […] [Read More]

Cherokee Media Group has announced the launch of Used Car Brief, a new bi-monthly series designed to deliver fast, focused insight into the trends shaping the used-car industry. Each edition highlights key developments, emerging challenges, and fresh opportunities across retail, wholesale, and finance — giving you the intel you need to stay ahead. In the debut brief ... [Read More]

Anyone who knows me knows I like to be ready for just about anything. If someone needs a Band-Aid, gum, Tylenol, I’m usually the guy who’s got it. Not because I’m trying to impress anyone, but because I’ve learned to think ahead. That habit started when I was a Boy Scout. When I was a […] [Read More]

New information from Wolters Kluwer about how much the regulatory landscape has changed since President Trump started his second term prompted experts to say, “this enforcement pullback exceeds even the most aggressive predictions.” According to new data from Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance’s Regulatory Violations Intelligence Index, regulatory enforcement actions against financial services firms […] [Read More]

There has been a coup in the Canadian electric vehicle market. The king has been overthrown, and taking his place as the new EV leader stands a general. General Motors was Canada’s No. 1-selling EV automaker through the first half of 2025, the company announced, citing S&P Global Mobility data on Canadian new vehicle total […] [Read More]

Automotive companies have been affiliating themselves with celebrities almost since cars were invented, and recently that trend seems to have been ramping up even more. Monday, two more prominent names in the business jumped on that bandwagon, adding prominent names from the entertainment industry to their new initiatives. Cox Automotive’s Autotrader has again turned to […] [Read More]

The familiar rhythm of the traditional oil change, once a cornerstone of the automotive aftermarket, has been disrupted. For decades, customers reliably brought their cars in every 3,000 to 7,000 miles, ensuring a steady stream of revenue and creating prime opportunities for upselling services like brake inspections, fluid flushes, and tire rotations. But now, advanced […] [Read More]

TSD Mobility Solutions has expanded its offerings to the French-Canadian community with its acquisition of Montreal-based Fleetlane. TSD, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reynolds and Reynolds that provides software for rental car companies and auto dealerships, announced it has acquired the Canadian loaner fleet management software company, which serves dealerships, rental agencies and repair shops. […] [Read More]