Nearly 100 dealer groups are about to experience a delivery they likely don’t want. The Federal Trade Commission said on Friday that it is sending letters to 97 auto groups nationwide, warning them that the prices they advertise must be the total price — including all mandatory fees — that consumers will be required to […] [Read More]

COOPABLE has a new partner to cooperate with. The management company has joined with Lotlinx in a collaboration designed to enable dealers to use COOPABLE’s service to apply eligible manufacturer co-op funds toward Lotlinx’s inventory management platform and tools. Through the partnership, COOPABLE will fully manage co-op approvals, claim submissions, compliance documentation and reimbursement tracking, […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing has released its annual Best CPO Dealers issue, presented by AutoVision, which provides a brand-by-brand ranking of the top dealers for certified pre-owned vehicle sales at 16 automakers. For the remainder of March, we will be showcasing this issue by sharing the individual automakers’ respective top 10 lists. All rankings are provided by the automakers. […] [Read More]

The automotive retail market is undergoing a massive shift. New-vehicle sales are falling, weighed down by new tariffs, high interest rates, and a slowing economy. As a result, consumer demand has shifted sharply, driving an increase in used-vehicle sales. However, while the demand for pre-owned inventory is surging, acquiring vehicles has never been more competitive, […] [Read More]

Lithia & Driveway is spreading some wealth to help create the next generation of American automotive technicians. The dealership group, which operates more than 450 locations in three countries, has contributed a total of $550,000 to automotive education programs nationwide as part of its Helping Drive the Future initiative, with 11 colleges and universities receiving […] [Read More]

AutoTechIQ announced it has hired Justin Goins as chief sales officer to oversee national sales strategy, channel partnerships and revenue expansion initiatives. The provider of digital vehicle inspection optimization and repair shop performance software said Goins brings extensive experience in automotive technology sales and leadership, having built and led sales teams focused on driving performance […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing has released its annual Best CPO Dealers issue, presented by AutoVision, which provides a brand-by-brand ranking of the top dealers for certified pre-owned vehicle sales at 16 automakers. For the remainder of March, we will be showcasing this issue by sharing the individual automakers’ respective top 10 lists. All rankings are provided by […] [Read More]