Dealers Auto Auction Group vice president John Swofford has been elected vice president of the National Auto Auction Association for the 2025-2026 term. Swofford, who was elected during the all-member meeting at this week’s 2025 NAAA World Remarketing Convention in Kansas City, Mo., has been part of the auto auction industry for more than three […] [Read More]

How much is it worth to be at the top of Google’s search results? According to a new study from SearchLab Digital, it’s almost $3 million annually compared to coming up in the 10th position. The digital marketing agency’s 2025 Google Business Profile Report: Auto Edition showed dealerships that rank 10th in search results would […] [Read More]

Chip Perry, founding president and CEO of Autotrader and former CEO of TrueCar, has a new role: chairman of sellmyride, a startup seeking to help dealers source inventory from private sellers. Perry and sellmyride founder and president Dom Pope join the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the origin story of the company, how they […] [Read More]

The rhythm of an auto dealership is a constant, energetic hum. Sales teams work the showroom floor, service bays are filled, and the F&I department finalizes deals. But in the midst of this controlled chaos, a silent threat lurks in the back lot: hidden inventory risk. For too long, dealers have operated with a critical […] [Read More]

The recent collapse of Tricolor Holdings presents a significant opportunity for auto dealers. Tricolor’s business model was unique in that it specifically targeted the Hispanic and Spanish-speaking community. With the company’s sudden bankruptcy and subsequent liquidation, its customers are left to find alternative options. The dealers who can effectively market their ability to cater to […] [Read More]

Two Hyundai dealerships joined with the manufacturer during the past week for events to benefit charity and the local community. In Holyoke, Mass., Gary Rome Hyundai hosted a car safety seat check, providing free education and inspections for local families as part of Hyundai Motor America’s partnership with Baystate Health Foundation to expand child passenger […] [Read More]

This week, Byrider Franchising Partners announced a significant investment to modernize its proprietary Discover software platform. The buy-here, pay-here dealership franchise company said the initiative reflects Byrider’s 36-year commitment to advancing franchisee success through “resilient, efficient, and future-ready technology solutions.” Discover supports every aspect of dealership operations, from vehicle acquisition and reconditioning to sales, underwriting, […] [Read More]

EBlock celebrated its new “omnichannel experience center” in Halifax, Nova Scotia with a grand opening event. The company called last week’s event “a significant milestone” in its commitment to deliver “an evolved and seamless approach” to wholesale vehicle transactions by integrating physical auctions with digital technology. The 6.5-acre facility, which opened in June, can store […] [Read More]

DriveItAway Holdings added another expert to its board of advisors on Thursday with an eye toward a NASDAQ uplisting. The provider of digital mobility and flexible vehicle lease-to-own platforms announced that its newest member of its board of advisors is Mitch Fadel, who is the former CEO of Upbound Group and Rent-A-Center. DriveItAway highlighted Fadel […] [Read More]

Curbee on Thursday announced the appointment of Matt Carpenter to its board of directors. The mobile service technology provider helping dealerships described Carpenter as a seasoned automotive executive with deep expertise in finance, retail operations and mobility innovation. The company highlighted Carpenter brings decades of leadership experience to support Curbee’s mission of redefining how dealerships […] [Read More]