Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is headquartered in Plano, Texas, so the automaker is working with three affiliates and brand dealers to help people impacted by devasting flooding in the Lone Star State. TMNA is partnering with Toyota Financial Services (TFS), Gulf States Toyota (GST), Southeast Toyota (SET), Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne and Toyota […] [Read More]

Fourth of July gatherings might have created some hangovers for party goers who had a bit too much to drink. Experts at ZeroSum see dealerships enduring a “hangover,” as well. And while there is a wide array of remedies to overcome alcohol hangovers, ZeroSum explained the dealerships’ used-car and certified pre-owned departments are the proper […] [Read More]

Force Marketing has announced a strategic partnership to intergrate automotiveMastermind’s data into its platform. In a news release, the companies said the collaboration uses automotiveMastermind’s proprietary buyer propensity data and segmentation capabilities to provide new opportunities for Force customers on digital channels that were previously inaccessible, allowing dealers to expand audience reach, increase engagement and […] [Read More]

Group 1 Automotive is successful at more than just retailing cars nowadays. Its service department has made significant improvements, too. The publicly traded dealership organization ranked highest in Pied Piper’s 2025 PSI Service Telephone Effectiveness (STE) Auto Dealer Group Study, which measured efficiency and quality when attempting to schedule service appointments by telephone. According to […] [Read More]

A dealership known for serving and supporting the military has changed hands. Patriot Buick-GMC in Killeen, Texas, has been acquired by Ancira Automotive Group from previous owner John Kliewer, according to Haig Partners, which represented the seller in the transaction. The dealership, located near the U.S. Army’s Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), has been in […] [Read More]

CARFAX has again earned recognition as one of the nation’s best places to work. The vehicle history report provider was selected as one of the Top Workplaces 2025 by USA Today, as well as receiving regional honors from the Washington Post and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. CARFAX earned USA Today’s national award and St. Louis’ […] [Read More]

Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail took another step forward in its quest to create standards for the auto retail industry. The automotive information technology standards organization published its first application programming interface standard for automotive deals. STAR said the deal API standardizes the management and exchange of deal-related information in auto retail, facilitating seamless […] [Read More]

CarGurus’ new marketing campaign is a big deal. The digital car-shopping platform has launched “The Big Deal Show” campaign, which it said celebrates “life’s biggest moments behind the wheel and beyond.” The content series recognizes the “big deal” decisions and memories that come with a car purchase, featuring entertainment and sports celebrities sharing their big […] [Read More]

And just like that, Sonic Automotive has become the nation’s largest Jaguar Land Rover dealer. The Charlotte, N.C.-based dealership group staked that claim by acquiring four California JLR dealerships — Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles, Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach, Jaguar Land Rover San Jose and Land Rover Pasadena — from US Auto Trust, a […] [Read More]

Operating a multi-brand automotive dealership business is complex, spanning sales, service, parts, financing, rental fleets, and more. Each brand within the dealership portfolio brings its own manufacturer requirements, operational risks, and compliance obligations. In such a high-stakes environment, insurance isn’t just a regulatory box to tick. It’s a cornerstone of risk management and financial stability. […] [Read More]