Meet the Metreys, who are father and son deeply involved in automotive compliance There are scores of examples in automotive where the father handed over the family business to a son or they followed the same professional path. Auctions, dealerships, and service centers come to mind. But what about the legal world and ... Listen Here
The Used EV Ecosystem with Plug CEO Jimmy Douglas Plug founder and CEO Jimmy Douglas sat down with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby at the Auto Intel Summit this month to talk all things used electric vehicles. They discuss the Plug’s product expansion to help dealers navigate EV ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Leveraging F&I providers to manage inventory James Virgoe, who is senior vice president and managing partner of GWC Warranty at APCO Holdings, explained why F&I providers can provide dealers with more than just potential profitability through the finance office. Virgoe highlighted that F&I technology also can ... Listen Here

Retail

Dealer news: Hendrick adds new brand to its portfolio; Rick Case donations drive Nation of Lifesavers CPR campaign

One might think Hendrick Automotive Group, which claims to be the nation’s largest privately held auto retail organization with 134 franchises at 97 locations across the nation, might already have every vehicle brand covered. But there was room for one ... [Read More]

House passes resolution to repeal California gas vehicle ban

Industry associations got the result they wanted on Thursday as the U.S. House voted 246-164 in favor of H.J. Res. 88 to reverse the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of a waiver to California and 11 other states to ban the ... [Read More]

Wholesale

America’s Group drives growth with purchase of Augusta Auto Auction

Based on their scorecard so far this year, America’s Group announcing an acquisition is par for the course. The budding wholesale giant took another M&A swing Monday with the purchase of Augusta Auto Auction, its fifth acquisition of 2025. The ... [Read More]

ADESA Clear digital auction platform expands to 45-plus locations

ADESA Clear, the digital wholesale auction product of Carvana’s auto auction subsidiary, has expanded in a big way. The platform launched in late 2023 and grew regionally last year and the early months of 2025. And now it includes vehicles ... [Read More]

Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner

In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology

Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
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25-Point Checklist to Maximize Dealer Profitability with AI & Proactive Marketing

Stay ahead in a competitive market with data-driven, predictive, and proactive marketing. This checklist reveals how to optimize customer data,...
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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner

In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
Read More

Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology

Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
Read More

25-Point Checklist to Maximize Dealer Profitability with AI & Proactive Marketing

Stay ahead in a competitive market with data-driven, predictive, and proactive marketing. This checklist reveals how to optimize customer data,...
Read More

Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner

In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
Read More

Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology

Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
Read More

25-Point Checklist to Maximize Dealer Profitability with AI & Proactive Marketing

Stay ahead in a competitive market with data-driven, predictive, and proactive marketing. This checklist reveals how to optimize customer data,...
Read More

Technology

Beta testing begins for Spiffy’s end-to-end recall automation platform

Beta testing has begun on the latest addition to Spiffy’s Mobile 360 platform. The mobile service technology company announced the beta launch of Recall Capture, which it calls the first end-to-end recall automation platform purpose-built for mobile repairs. Recall Capture ... [Read More]

New solution to improve safety measures for test drives

It’s been a dozen years since Jeff Gordon collaborated with Pepsi for a commercial that had the NASCAR champion wear a disguise and put an unsuspecting dealership salesperson through a wild test drive recorded via hidden cameras. The spot went ... [Read More]

Analysis

COMMENTARY: Cost-savings at car dealerships through the right software

It’s not just you. Everything is getting more expensive. Between the rising cost of inflation, high interest rates squeezing consumers and floorplanning, and the on-again/off-again tariffs, everything is pricier. The Consumer Price Index has risen 21.7% since February 2020, with ... [Read More]

Napleton sets record in topping dealer group rankings for internet lead response

When it comes to responding to internet leads, the best got better. Napleton Automotive Group earned the top spot in the 2025 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness Auto Dealer Group Study, its fourth consecutive No. 1 ranking — and ... [Read More]

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