AutoNation has a new chief operating officer. The retailer said Friday afternoon that hired for the COO role is Jeff Parent, who was most recently president and general manager at Gulf States Toyota. Parent’s background also includes time in senior executive positions at Nissan Canada as well as a regional vice president role for Volkswagen […] [Read More]

Reviver, developer of the RPlate digital license plate, has entered into an agreement with Ford Motor Company to become an official Ford Accessory Partner. The partnership adds the RPlate to the aftermarket products offered by more than 300 Ford dealerships in Arizona, California and Michigan. Reviver said the deal makes Ford the world’s first automaker […] [Read More]

AutoNation has teamed with the NFL’s Miami Dolphins to tackle a critical issue in breast cancer research. America’s second-largest auto retailer announced a partnership with Dolphins Challenge Cancer, the team’s cancer-focused fundraising initiative, to address health disparities linked to social, economic and environmental factors with a new $1 million commitment to be distributed over four […] [Read More]

Warren Henry Auto Group has acquired Niles Sales and Service in Key West, Fla., as it expands its Keys Auto Center. The transaction adds five brands – Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac and Nissan – to KAC, which brings its total to 13 at its operation in the Lower Keys. Warren Henry Auto Group now operates […] [Read More]

Electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy announced a partnership with EV Auto, a Utah-based EV-only car dealership with plans to expand nationally, designed to expand access to affordable and hassle-free EV ownership in dealerships across the country. Autonomy said younger consumers are expressing an interest in replacing traditional vehicle ownership in favor of a simplified subscription […] [Read More]

Wisconsin-based Ewald Automotive Group has added to its holdings with the acquisition of two dealerships from International Autos Group. The dealerships, now renamed Ewald Volkswagen and Ewald Buick GMC, are both on Main Street in Menomonee Falls, Wisc. The family-owned business, which was founded in 1964, now operates 10 dealerships and a collision center in […] [Read More]

This year will be the final one Robert Glaser is part of the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (NCADA). The organization announced on Tuesday that Glaser — currently chief executive officer and president of the association — will step down effective Dec. 31. Set to replace Glaser in the position is John Policastro, who currently […] [Read More]

In a competitive market with vehicle prices hovering at near-record highs, the reach and influence of online reviews continues to rise. The 2023 Automotive Reputation Report released this week by Reputation found the number of reviews in 2023 rose by 11% year over year to its highest level in the past three years across all […] [Read More]

This dealer news roundup includes developments from both franchised and independent operations with activities happening in the U.S. and Europe. Beginning with Lithia & Driveway, the dealer group announced on Monday that it intends to enter a strategic partnership with Pinewood Technologies and acquire the U.K. motor and fleet management divisions of Pendragon, which the […] [Read More]

Napleton Auto Group ranked as the dealer group most responsive to Internet leads, according to research by Pied Piper. The 2023 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness Study showed Napleton at the top of the list for the second consecutive year, ahead of Penske Automotive Group and Herb Chambers Auto Group, which tied for second. […] [Read More]