When dealer principals think about automotive retail M&A, they often focus on valuation, blue sky multiples, taxes, deal structure, and buyer demand. While all those elements are important, the greatest challenge in today’s market is often securing OEM approval. Reaching an agreement with a buyer is only part of the process. Every franchise transfer requires […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2026 Women in Retail honorees in the July edition of the magazine and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website. Next up, in alphabetical order by first name, is Amber Hahn, VP of Operations/GM at Western Funding Inc. The Women in Retail program is presented […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2026 Women in Retail honorees in the July edition of the magazine and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website.  Next up, in alphabetical order by first name, is Alexis Cain, regional sales manager of Pam AI. The Women in Retail program is presented by […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2026 Women in Retail honorees in the July edition of the magazine and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website.  First up, in alphabetical order by first name, is Adrienne Sanford, vice president of people operations at Carvana. The Women in Retail program is presented […] [Read More]

A new player has plugged into the certified pre-owned vehicle market. Electric vehicle maker VinFast announced Thursday it has launched a CPO program in the U.S. The Vietnam-based automaker said in a news release that its certified vehicle program allows for greater, “access to premium electric mobility at a more accessible price point” and gives […] [Read More]

It makes sense that professional athletes sometimes find post-playing careers or other business opportunities in auto retail. The car business, like sports, relies on teamwork, having a game plan and clock management. But the potential synergy between the two is perhaps not fully realized or always intentionally planned. That’s what Dave Cantin Group, whose leadership […] [Read More]

Hendrick Automotive Group didn’t have to travel far to add a bit of Europe to its lineup. The North Carolina-based dealership group, said to be the largest privately owned auto retailer in the U.S., has acquired Foreign Cars Italia Charlotte and Foreign Cars Italia Greensboro. Hendrick, which is headquartered in Charlotte, purchased the stores from […] [Read More]