From No. 482 to No. 123. Lithia & Driveway is moving up on the Fortune 500, announcing Tuesday that it is now ranked 123rd on the 2026 edition of the list, up nearly 350 spots since its debut on the list in 2015. “As we continue to strengthen our position among the nation’s largest companies, […] [Read More]

The leader of Group 1 Automotive’s used-car operations now has an expanded role. The retailer said Thursday that Bob Andersen has been promoted to vice president of corporate development and pre-owned operations. Andersen’s most recent post was as Group 1’s national director of pre-owned operations. With the expanded role, he will now also head up […] [Read More]

Cherokee Media Group is recognizing up-and-coming leaders in retail automotive through the annual “Dealers Under 40” program, and we’re spotlighting the 2026 honorees in the June issue of Auto Remarketing and at Used Car Week in November. As part of the print edition, we asked these leading dealers, “What has been the top key to your success in […] [Read More]

Cherokee Media Group is recognizing up-and-coming leaders in retail automotive through the annual “Dealers Under 40” program, and we’re spotlighting the 2026 honorees in the June issue of Auto Remarketing and at Used Car Week in November. As part of the print edition, we asked these leading dealers, “What has been the top key to your success in […] [Read More]

Ken Garff Automotive Group has made its first acquisition of 2026. The Salt Lake City-based dealer group said Monday it has purchased Volkswagen SouthTowne from Susan Watkins, who bought the store in 1989 with her late husband Tom Watkins. The dealership, located in South Jordan, Utah, will be renamed Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne. The deal […] [Read More]

Zeigler Auto Group is on quite the dynastic run. For the 20th consecutive year, the retailer has earned recognition as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. That program is designed to spotlight “organizations that distinguish themselves through forward-thinking leadership, strong employee engagement, and a commitment to creating meaningful workplace experiences,” […] [Read More]

They might be some of the younger personnel at their dealerships, but they’ve already shown their ability to thrive in a variety of roles and responsibilities. This year’s Dealers Under 40 honorees hail from a variety of operations and work in in roles ranging from sales and service to inventory acquisition and management. The honorees […] [Read More]