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

Presidio report finds a temporarily slower, but healthy appetite for dealership buy-sell

While auto dealership M&A in the first quarter was down year-over-year, buy-sell momentum is building and there is “plenty of opportunity” in coming months, according to The Presidio Group, which anticipates a “very active M&A environment” the rest of the ... [Read More]

Industry ‘trailblazer’ Wise joins Lotlinx as chief marketing officer

Lotlinx announced it has hired industry veteran Kerri Wise to its leadership team, calling its new chief marketing officer “a trailblazer in automotive retail marketing.” In a news release, the inventory management platform said Wise will lead its marketing strategy, ... [Read More]

Wholesale

Click-Ins brings AI inspection technology to Turn’s wholesale marketplace

Click-Ins is partnering with Turn Automotive to bring its patented artificial intelligence-powered vehicle inspection platform to Turn’s digital wholesale marketplace for dealers and consumers. The collaboration will use Click-Ins’ technology to augment Turn’s appraisal process. “We went into the discussions ... [Read More]

ACERTUS names new COO & CFO

ACERTUS has a new chief operating officer and a new chief financial officer. The automotive logistics-as-a-service company said Tuesday that Alisha Buelt has been promoted to COO and Michael DeLuca has been hired as CFO. Buelt has been with ACERTUS ... [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

CPO Baldwin promoted to take over as automotiveMastermind’s new CEO

automotiveMastermind, soon to be part of a new company, has a new leader. The automotive data and technology provider has promoted Aaron Baldwin from chief product officer to CEO, replacing Matt Leone, who is stepping down after five years at ... [Read More]

MileOne joins STAR, adding ‘important voice’ to tech standards organization

MileOne Autogroup has become a STAR. Or, more precisely, a member of STAR. The Maryland-based dealership group has joined Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail, an automotive IT standards organization comprised of manufacturers, technology providers and retail dealerships. MileOne chief ... [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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