A family of dealers that’s been in business more than 100 years is bowing out of the Omaha area as a growing dealership group moves into Nebraska for the first time. Morrie’s Auto Group announced it has acquired Beardmore Subaru, Beardmore Hyundai and Beardmore Chevrolet in Bellevue, Neb., from the Beardmore Auto Group, giving Morrie’s […] [Read More]

Swickard Auto Group is taking its partnership with Reynolds and Reynolds to another level — the AI level. The Las Vegas-based dealership group said its expanded partnership with the dealership software provider will deploy advanced artificial intelligence tools designed to improve customer engagement, strengthen retention and drive more consistent communication throughout Swickard’s 53 locations in […] [Read More]

As Cherokee Media Group was getting ready to host the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami, Peter Smith of the Lion Partnership spent some time with Nick Zulovich for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Smith recapped some of his conversations with dealers in the U.S. and Canada, reviewing what’s working and what’s not […] [Read More]

Startup company HeyGreenlight has greenlighted an experienced hand to lead its revenue strategy. The AI-powered platform focused on improving dealership conversations and performance has added Kerry Kolde as chief revenue officer to expand its dealer network growth and scale adoption. Kolde’s resume includes roles with recognizable auto industry names Cars.com, TrueCar, LotLinx and SpinCar (now […] [Read More]

Delavan Holdings has reached a “significant milestone” with the addition of a chief technology officer for the first time. Shawn Theesfeld has been hired to fill the role, which Delavan Holdings said “showcases the company’s continued growth and commitment to advancing its technology capabilities.” Delavan Holdings is an umbrella company created by Delavan, Wisc.-based dealership […] [Read More]

The Dream grows in South Florida. Dream Motor Group, owned by College Football Hall of Fame coach Nick Saban, Joe Agresti and Steve Cannon, has acquired two dealerships in the area from Bill Seidle’s Automotive Group, according to The Presidio Group, which represented the buyer in the transaction. The addition of Bill Seidle’s Nissan and […] [Read More]

Automotive retail M&A has matured. Capital is abundant. Buyer demand is strong. Close to 700 franchises changed hands in 2025, with a similar volume expected across the nation’s 18,300 franchised dealerships in 2026. On paper, dealers are in the driver’s seat. In reality, when a serious opportunity surfaces, an unsolicited offer, a strategic inquiry, a […] [Read More]