CarMax, which claims the title of nation’s largest retailer of used cars, now claims the title of first U.S. auto retailer to make both the car-buying and -selling experience available within ChatGPT with the launch of its car-shopping app in ChatGPT’s app store. In a news release, the company said its new online experience allows […] [Read More]

One of the biggest players in the dealership M&A world reached into the dealer group world for its latest executive hire. The Presidio Group has added Group 1 Automotive’s Jamie Albertine as a managing director with a focus on Presidio’s dealership mergers and acquisition business and advising dealers about corporate development strategies. “Jamie’s deep understanding […] [Read More]

The first thing I learned when I aspired to become a pilot was that you cannot simply jump in your plane and jet down the runway. Before getting green light to take off, it is mission critical and non-negotiable to methodically go through a mandatory and disciplined pre-flight routine. Every system is checked, conditions are […] [Read More]

After announcing a 43% increase in retail sales in 2025, bringing total retail sales to 596,641, the Carvana executive team talked about everything from recon and GPU health to artificial intelligence and post-sale opportunities on their most recent earnings call. Looking back at the year, the quarter, and the company’s current position, Carvana CEO Ernie […] [Read More]

The No. 1 Buick and GMC dealer in Alabama is now part of the brands’ dealer advisory group. Taylor Bentley Conner, dealer principal of Howard Bentley Buick GMC in Albertville, Ala., has been appointed as a Southeast Region representative to the Buick GMC National Dealer Council, the dealership announced. Conner will serve a three-year term […] [Read More]

One of the most active sellers in last year’s dealership M&A market is back at it in 2026. Asbury Automotive Group has parted with its six Plaza Motors dealerships and a collision center in the St. Louis market, a deal announced by the Presidio Group, which represented Asbury. The sale to MileOne Autogroup included Plaza […] [Read More]

Rick Case Automotive Group was No. 1 in 2025. Twice. The South Florida-based dealership group was recognized as the owner of the world’s top sales volume location for both the Honda and Volkswagen brands, the company said in a news release. Rick Case Honda in Davie, Fla., was honored as Honda’s largest volume dealer for […] [Read More]