Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the September/October edition of Dealer magazine Rex Gingerich has more than 40 years of automotive experience and is the founder and CEO of Chariot Automotive Group. Rex started working at

MileOne Autogroup Expands with New INEOS Grenadier Dealership MileOne Autogroup has opened its newest dealership, MileOne INEOS Grenadier, in Silver Spring, MD. The dealership marks MileOne’s first foray into the INEOS Grenadier brand. M

Due to several factors, dealership profits declined 32 percent in the first half of this year compared to the same period a year ago, according to the most recent 2024 Haig Partners Report. The reduction in profits affects dealership values and the n

Morrie’s Auto Group Expands in Illinois Morrie’s Auto Group has announced the acquisition of Mike Miller Auto Park, which includes Mike Miller Kia and Mike Miller Hyundai, located in Peoria, IL. This acquisition expands Morrie’s presence into I

DigitalDealer.com will host a webinar titled Increasing Consumer Trust in Digital Retailing on Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m. featuring NETSOL Technologies’ Heath Emerson. In this 60-minute webinar, Emerson will explore the critical role of information sec

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare to face off in their first debate tonight, the dealership lot is not immune from politics effecting their business, according to the recently released Q3 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). Th

New inspection laws for automotive dealers were recently enacted in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced an amendment to the Pennsylvania Automotive Industry Trade Practices regulations went into effect on Aug. 19 requiring dealer

Dealers United’s Dale Hewitt will co-host a webinar titled “DIY Search & Social Digital Audit for Car Dealers” on Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. The webinar will provide a step-by-step guide on how to evaluate and enhance your dealership’s digital

Vaughan Automotive Acquires, Rebrands Tejas Toyota as Space City Toyota Vaughan Automotive has acquired a Toyota dealership in the Houston area. Vaughan, which owns Toyota stores in Houston and Boerne, TX, purchased Tejas Toyota in Humble, TX, and re