When the Central Texas Hill Country was ravaged by severe flooding on July 4, Gunn Automotive Group didn’t hesitate to act. By 8 p.m. that day, executives of the dealership group, which operates six dealership locations and a fleet management business in the San Antonio area, had already mobilized relief efforts, the company said in […] [Read More]

Hertz Car Sales announced Thursday that it has expanded its Hertz Rent2Buy program to more than 100 cities across the U.S. The program is designed to provide consumers with “an extended test drive” on used vehicles from Hertz, with the “try before you buy” approach. The consumer can browse a selection of used vehicles online, […] [Read More]

AutoNation is moving ahead with plans to expand its AutoNation USA used-car store footprint this year, said its CEO Michael Manley. “You’re going to see additional openings of (AutoNation) USA businesses this year; for sure they’re already planned, they are already in development,” Manley said during AutoNation’s July 25 earnings conference call covering the second quarter that ended June 30. AutoNation announced ... [Read More]

Mitsubishi’s master plan for North America is beginning to take shape, in the form of its first U.S. gallery dealership. Mitsubishi Motors North America announced a gallery dealership in a new retail development in Antioch, Tenn., southeast of Nashville, is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026. The new store will be one […] [Read More]

Group 1 Automotive announced it has named Melkeya McDuffie as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. The dealership group, which owns and operates 259 automotive dealerships and 39 collision centers in the U.S. and U.K., said McDuffie has a proven track record of “developing and deploying strategies to attract, enrich and retain the […] [Read More]

NBB has a new leader. The M&A advisory firm for the automotive sector has appointed longtime investment banking executive Zach Kuzemka as CEO. Kuzemka replaces Brady Schmidt, who has been the company’s CEO since 2004. Schmidt will serve as executive chairman and will continue to work with NBB’s clients while partnering with Kuzemka and the […] [Read More]

Two dealer groups are putting their money where their heart is with donations to help Texas flood victims and the homeless in Oregon. Pohanka Automotive Group and its pending Honda dealership in Central Texas announced they have established the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund and will match all public donations dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 to […] [Read More]

Eleanor Gulla, managing partner of Larchmont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in suburban Larchmont, N.Y., has been appointed chairwoman of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, the association announced. Gulla has been a member of the GNYADA board since 2018, serving as vice chairwoman and chair of the employee relations plan committee, as well as […] [Read More]

Carfax comes to you with a warning — and a celebration. In the wake of the severe floods this spring and summer in Texas, Kentucky and West Virginia, and with hurricane season closing in on its peak, the provider of vehicle history reports issued a caution to dealers about flood-damaged vehicles. Meanwhile, the company’s Car […] [Read More]

CarGurus announced the winners of its 11th annual Top Dealer Awards, which recognize dealerships in North America and the U.K. that consistently deliver exceptional customer service, value and trust while embracing digital retail tools to enhance the shopper experience. “For over a decade, the CarGurus Top Dealer Awards have recognized dealerships that lead with a […] [Read More]