A new outdoor music venue under construction in Colorado Springs, Colo., will carry the Ford name, thanks to Colorado Ford dealers. The Ford Amphitheater, previously known as known as The Sunset, is set to hold its grand opening Aug. 9-11. It is owned by live entertainment and hospitality company Venu Holding Corporation and will be […] [Read More]

A Canadian dealership group is moving into the tropics. Steve Marshall Group, based in British Columbia, has purchased its first U.S. dealerships with the acquisition of Orchid Isle Auto Center in Hawaii, according to Performance Brokerage Services, which brokered the sale. Orchid Isle Auto Center, which had been family-owned and operated for more than 40 […] [Read More]

Hudson Cook partner Patty Covington acknowledged the difficult balance dealerships must make with their advertising campaigns. They must create something that catches the attention of potential buyers while remaining compliant with state and federal regulations. To help dealers of all sizes, Covington appeared on this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast to share some suggestions. […] [Read More]

Throughout most of its 78-year history, the annual membership meeting at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention has been a pretty innocuous affair, including discussions about bylaws, recognition of the previous year’s officers and an election that has usually been a foregone conclusion. This year, though, is likely to be different. When the meeting […] [Read More]

Two of the giants of the auto retail industry are renewing the vows of their marriage. Dealership software provider CDK Global and Group 1 Automotive have announced an extension of their agreement to provide the massive dealership group’s U.S. franchise stores with the CDK Dealership Xperience platform. The open and integrated platform is designed to […] [Read More]

With many colleges and universities hosting their graduation ceremonies this month, potential buyers with fresh degrees might be walking into your showroom or scanning inventory on your dealership website. To cater to those particular purchasers, Autotrader released a list on Tuesday highlighting experts’ selections as the Best Cars for Recent College Graduates for 2024. Along […] [Read More]

In a social-media era fueled by platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X, DealerFire reminded stores about how valuable blogs still are — especially to highlight their values and active participation in the community. To help dealerships establish a blog and consistently publish content centered around the community, DealerFire shared a trio of recommendations […] [Read More]

Rick Case Honda has reached an unprecedented milestone. The dealership in Davie, Fla., was presented with the Honda President’s Elite Award for the 16th consecutive year, the most ever for a volume Honda dealer. The award is based on the overall dealership performance, including volume, operational excellence, customer satisfaction and facility. President’s Award status is […] [Read More]

Kunes Auto & RV Group is going all in on vehicle service. The Wisconsin-based dealership group, which operates more than 45 locations in the Midwest, has joined other Wisconsin Ford dealers in contributing $1 million toward the training of future automotive technicians through the Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association Foundation. Kunes is an active […] [Read More]

Reynolds and Reynolds is looking for people who are turning auto dealerships up to 11. The dealership software provider has established the Automotive Amplifiers Contest, open to individuals or groups of automotive dealership employees to highlight “inspirational and collaborative ideas” they’ve developed to advance the industry. Entrants will compete in three categories: fixed operations, variable […] [Read More]