AutoNation was the largest Toyota dealer in the country last year. It just got bigger. The retailer said Tuesday it has acquired Toyota of Newnan from Tameron Automotive Group, its 21st Toyota store in the U.S. and third in Georgia. AutoNation now has 19 dealerships in Georgia. Its latest addition in the Peach State, which […] [Read More]

RockED, which is an employee development program for the auto industry, has teamed up with VINCUE to launch the Inventory Management Industry Certification program. The program will be available through the RockED app and presented by VINCUE, which is an end-to-end inventory lifecycle management and market pricing platform for car dealers. It will provide structured […] [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]

Lithia Motors has sold its Ferrari of Denver store to Woodhouse Auto Family CEO Jason Pittack, according to a news release from Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, which advised Lithia on the transaction. Pinnacle also represented Lithia when it sold Toyota of Gallatin in Nashville, Tenn., earlier this year. The advisory has worked with the dealer […] [Read More]

From south Florida to the Southwest and several states in between, a few of the nation’s largest dealer groups have taken action to help safeguard the well-being of those in their communities, be it providing food and nourishment, medical care or home and family services. Starting with Kunes Auto & RV Group, the Wisconsin-based retailer […] [Read More]

Steve Levine said dealers have been approaching him recently with an idea: Should they start a car-rental businesses to supplement their dealership revenues by providing affordable rentals to customers whose vehicles are out of service for repairs? The owner of Ignite Consulting Partners, which offers guidance on compliance, operations and best practices, replied, “This is […] [Read More]