Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) says the annual Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Conference honored four FCA technical business leaders for their career achievements. The winners were honored in the categories of Technology All-Star Award and Technology Rising Star Award. The Technology All-Star Award recognizes professionals demonstrating “excellence in the workplace […] [Read More]

UPDATE: A previous edition of this story indicated the shares would start trading  on Wednesday. Shift has since issued a corrected news indicating they would start on Thursday. It’s official: Shift becomes a public company on Thursday, as its Class A common stock will start trading on Nasdaq. The previously announced merger between the used-car ecommerce […] [Read More]

An executive previously honored as one of the industry’s Movers & Shakers by SubPrime Auto Finance News now is the president of the Prestige Financial Services. The business enterprise group within the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies will be led by Richard Hyde, who is being asked to oversee the PFS business operations, lead strategy […] [Read More]

Byrider didn’t let the pandemic slow its effort to raise money for the American Heart Association. The network of buy-here, pay-here dealerships recently announced it has raised more than $38,000 for the American Heart Association’s 29th annual Indianapolis Heart Walk and 5K. This year marks 20 years Byrider has participated in the Indianapolis Heart Walk […] [Read More]

Bankruptcy metrics came in mixed for September as the coronavirus pandemic continues to influence how cases move through the system. But the head of the American Bankruptcy Institute offered three elements that could create “a dramatic climb in filings in early 2021.” According to data provided by Epiq Systems, ABI indicated commercial Chapter 11 filings […] [Read More]

OpenRoad Auto Group said last week it has opened what the group says is the largest new Hyundai dealership in Western Canada. OpenRoad Hyundai Richmond is a 33,000-square-foot dealership located at the Richmond Auto Mall and it replaces the group’s former Hyundai store. The dealership includes an 11-vehicle showroom with modern design, floor-to-ceiling glass, digital […] [Read More]

Zanchin Automotive Group has added Mercedes-Benz Newmarket, which will be led by former Mercedes-Benz Canada president Brian Fulton. Fulton, who held that Mercedes-Benz Canada CEO role from 2016 until July, will be Mercedes-Benz Newmarket’s managing partner. “Bringing all of the many aspects of automobile retailing together — a high-integrity sales approach, intelligent marketing, superb service and […] [Read More]

In a key complement to our Women in Remarketing and Women in Auto Finance franchises, Auto Remarketing is proud to celebrate our second annual Women in Retail awards, a program sponsored by CarGurus. With these awards, we specifically recognize leaders on the retail side of the auto industry, including honorees from dealerships, dealer groups and third-party providers/vendors. The honorees for 2020, listed […] [Read More]

Holman Enterprises, which is a global automotive services organization, has named Chris Conroy president and chief operating officer, while also announcing several additional leadership changes that it said will support its “continued evolution” and further align its automotive core competencies. Holman said Brian Bates will continue to lead the organization’s retail division, Holman Automotive. The company said […] [Read More]

Vince Sheehy says that during the current COVID-19 pandemic, staying well through heart-healthy diets and exercise is more important than ever. “Our partnership with the American Heart Association enables them to continue their great work and community support,” said Sheehy, who is president of Sheehy Auto Stores, in a news release. Regarding that partnership, Sheehy […] [Read More]