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ArticlesMay 1, 2011

Checks and Balances

As the finance director and compliance officer for three stores, Charlene Burch-Heinzig has helped keep her group on the road to success.

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NewsApril 11, 2011

Russell & Smith Honda Named 2011 Car Dealer of the Year by DealerRater.com

Russell & Smith Honda, a new- and used-vehicle dealership in Houston has been awarded the 2011 DealerRater Award for Car Dealer of the Year.

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Sales Driverby Cory MosleyJanuary 24, 2011

Inside the Sale

Sales success isn’t always about what you know; it’s about how you think. Expert lays out a plan of action for sales, management and dealers.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoDecember 1, 2010

Uncommon Courtesy

Jack Grimley is helping Courtesy Chevrolet recover from one of the worst economic stretches in San Diego history. His secret? Keep it simple.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2010

Measured Expectations

Dealer consultant says its time to smash conventional dealership wisdom, and lays out three key components for testing some of the industry’s deeply held beliefs about managing, marketing and more.

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NewsJuly 20, 2010

Audit Criticizes Task Force, OEMs for Dealer Terminations

An audit prepared by a watchdog agency says last year’s decision by General Motors Co., Chrysler LLC and the Obama administration’s Auto Task Force to terminate franchise agreements with hundreds of dealers was made in haste.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoApril 1, 2010

Technology Takes Center Stage

Dealers at the industry's annual get-together said the Internet will set the terms for the market's recovery.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2010

Industry on the Rebound

The mood at this year’s Vehicle Finance Conference was much improved, and lenders are looking to become active once again. However, they will do so with more caution this time around.

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NewsDecember 8, 2009

Legislative Effort Moves Forward Despite Promises From GM and Chrysler to Address Dealership Closures

Despite General Motors and Chrysler announcing comprehensive plans to resolve concerns by dealers who were cut or are winding down, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) continued this week to pursue legislation to reverse dealer terminations.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2009

Dealer Groups Join Forces to Restore Dealer Rights

The National Automobile Dealers Association, along with three other organizations, have united behind a common proposal to restore dealer rights.

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