America's Group buys South Georgia Auto Auction, its third location in Peach State
Monday, Apr. 7, 2025, 06:00 AM
With auto tariffs in effect, 'it's going to be an interesting ride' for car dealers
Friday, Apr. 4, 2025, 02:58 PM
Report: Tariff worries fuel record used-car sales in March
Friday, Apr. 4, 2025, 03:08 PM
More from DRN’s Jeremiah Wheeler about state of LPR
DRN president Jeremiah Wheeler appeared on the Auto Remarketing Podcast this week to continue the intensifying dialogue about license plate recognition technology. Wheeler elaborated about the company’s response to assertions made by the American Recovery Association and what he hopes ... Listen Here
Navigating ‘difficult conversations’ in the used-car market
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a Speed Session featuring Dan Dionne, who is vice president of sales with RockED. Dionne acknowledged dealership salespeople often have to ... Listen Here
Where AI and used-car sales meet
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a Speed Session featuring Todd Smith, who is CEO of QoreAI. Smith explained how artificial intelligence now can swiftly match potential ... Listen Here
Retail
Cerritos Auto Square launches free concierge service for car shoppers
Cerritos Auto Square in Cerritos, Calif., has debuted a free concierge service for car shoppers. The Southern California retail center, which bills itself as “America’s largest auto mall”, said customers now have access to concierge representatives to help them find ... [Read More]
NADA backs Senate resolution to revoke California emissions waivers
The National Automobile Dealers Association said it’s supporting controversial joint resolutions by three Republican senators to revoke waivers allowing California’s strict emissions standards, which include a ban on the sale of new gas-powered and hybrid vehicles by 2035. The resolutions, ... [Read More]
Wholesale
Location Services buys third-party dealer consignment remarketing company, rebrands remarketing division
Location Services said Thursday it has acquired third-party dealer consignment remarketing company Marina Hill Finance. Location Services, a full-service recovery management company, also announced it is rebranding its remarketing division as Pinnacle Remarketing. Marina Hill Finance is based in San ... [Read More]
State Line Auto Auction upgrades online tools, resources
State Line Auto Auction in Waverly, N.Y., announced the launch of a new online tool and a new website designed to enhance their dealer experience. The dealers-only auction unveiled Edge Lookout, an improved online portal through Auction Edge. “We upgraded ... [Read More]
Technology
Hyundai Mobis holds Detroit event seeking innovative technology startups
Hyundai Mobis, one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive parts and components, held an investment presentation for startups in North America, seeking to secure a future mobility technology alliance. The company held its fourth annual Mobis Mobility Day this ... [Read More]
Solera launches unified AI-driven platform for fleet management tools
Solera is putting artificial intelligence into fleet management. The vehicle lifecycle management software provider has launched the Solera Fleet Platform, an AI-driven platform designed to unify fleet intelligence, optimize efficiency and providing visibility and control over fleet operations. Solera said ... [Read More]
Analysis
COMMENTARY: Succession planning, 25% import tariff & why now is the best time to act
The automotive industry has always been cyclical, but today’s market conditions present a new set of challenges. With a 25% tariff being imposed on all imported vehicles, dealer principals must rethink their long-term strategies. The question is no longer just ... [Read More]
Surge in wholesale prices signals start of tariff-fueled ‘roller coaster ride’
Hold on tight, folks. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. A surge in wholesale used vehicle prices in the past two weeks signals the beginning of what could be a wild and unpredictable year of ups and downs in ... [Read More]
