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Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, Florida Acquired by U.S. Marine of Marine Automotive Group from Don Mealey

Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, Florida from Don Mealey Sport Auto Group to U.S. Marine of Marine Automotive Group. Don Mealey
Jan 22, 2026
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“They’re Just Being Fed”: The Most Dangerous Excuse on the Sales Floor

In almost any dealership, you will soon hear, “The top salesperson is being fed.” This belief can come at a high cost to both individuals and teams. Sales personnel who buy into this myth can experience lost commissions due to decreased e
Jan 22, 2026
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DriveCentric and Dealer Pay Announce Strategic Partnership to Enable Payments Within CRM Workflows

Partnership signals platform direction, extending customer engagement through the point of payment
Jan 22, 2026
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Bridging the Retail Gap: What Dealers Really Want From Digital Retailing Webinar January 27

As digital retail adoption accelerates, a critical misalignment has emerged between the technology and the day-to-day operational needs of dealerships. Dealers are asking for transparency, seamless integrations, improved pencil-to-delivery workflows,
Jan 22, 2026
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ActivEngage Introduces AI Suite, Championing “Human-Led” Technology

In an automotive landscape increasingly crowded with fully automated solutions, ActivEngage is taking a distinct stance: Artificial Intelligence should amplify the human voice, not silence it. At the upcoming NADA Show 2026 in Las Vegas, they will un
Jan 22, 2026
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ASE Announces 2026 Officers, Board Members

LEESBURG, Va. – Jan. 21, 2026 – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its officers and board members for the upcoming year. The new chair of the board of directors is John Wolf, president, Snap-on Business S
Jan 21, 2026
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The Dealership of the Future: Why the “Buy Center” is Your Key to Survival in 2026

As we enter a new period for the industry in 2026, the automotive industry is facing a transformative shift that will define the “Dealership of the Future.” The days of relying solely on new car trade-ins or the high-fee, low-margin envir
Jan 21, 2026
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CARFAX: Nearly One Million Vehicles Have Open Child Seat Anchor Safety Recalls

Parents, Beware: Check Vehicles Now for Ongoing LATCH Safety Risk
Jan 21, 2026
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US Car Dealers Move Past AI Hype as Targeted Deployments Deliver Real ROI

Evidence mounts that AI is already cutting costs and improving efficiency in certain areas
Jan 21, 2026