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February 6, 2020
Glenn, Shawn, and Trent Polk reflect on the history and corporate culture that led to Glenn Polk Automotive Group winning F&I and Showroom’s 2019 Dealer of the Year Award.
January 21, 2020
Convinced he was framed for financial crimes in Japan, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn somehow slipped past surveillance and fled to his home in Lebanon.
December 31, 2019
A number of U.S. auto dealers and dealership sales and F&I personnel were the victims or alleged perpetrators in several major fraud cases this year.
December 30, 2019
The Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating accusations that BMW conspired with American dealers to inflate monthly sales reports.
December 26, 2019
Whatever happened to customer loyalty? Expert shares four proven ways to earn your next customer’s trust — and their repeat sales and service business.
December 26, 2019
ACV Auctions has acquired TrueFrame, a vehicle inspections provider specializing in but not limited to collision investigations.
December 19, 2019
The long, car-heavy list of vehicles set to depart the new vehicle market in 2020 includes the venerable Chevrolet Impala, which has been in noncontinuous production since 1957.
December 19, 2019
The Great Recession put dealers and manufacturers on a bad path. Reclaim grosses by putting the focus back on long-term value and the ownership experience.
December 19, 2019
New research from AAA finds drivers who are experienced and comfortable with advanced driver assistance systems are nearly twice as likely to drive distracted.
December 18, 2019
The National Automobile Dealers Association estimates U.S. new vehicle sales will fall to 16.8 million units as internal and external forces reshape the auto retail industry.
December 18, 2019
The federal spending bill being negotiated by House and Senate leaders is not likely to include an extension of the $7,500 tax credit for buyers of electric vehicles.
December 17, 2019
Kerrigan Advisors’ latest Blue Sky Report finds the pace of U.S. dealership buy/sell activity quickened in the third quarter and could accelerate further in Q4.
December 16, 2019
Asbury Automotive has agreed to acquire the Park Place group of dealerships, adding 17 Texas rooftops and raising Asbury’s highline revenue to approximately 50% of its total.
December 12, 2019
The trend toward hybrid sales and finance managers shows no signs of slowing. Dealers who want to close the business office must be sure they don’t shut the door on their customers as well.
December 12, 2019