Doggett Automotive Group is continuing its expansion into the automotive dealership business. The Texas-based company acquired five dealerships known as the Mike Smith Auto Complex in Beaumont, TX, on Feb. 5. The dealership portfolio obtained in thi

The Ed Morse Automotive Group is expanding again. The Florida-based automotive dealership announced on Feb. 6 that it has acquired seven dealerships from Lawley Automotive Group in Sierra Vista, AZ. The dealerships involved in the transaction include

Ken Garff Kia Bell Road commemorate the groundbreaking of its dealership remodel in Phoenix. The Jan. 25 event commenced the remodel of the interior and exterior of the 40,000-square-foot dealership. The $5 million project will add 3,000-square-feet

LAS VEGAS, NV— The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) held their yearly convention from Feb. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The trade organization representing nearly 16,500 franchised new car and truck dealerships presented fo

Brand retention at auto dealers nationwide was up in 2023 to 43.7%, according to an annual report released by Reynolds and Reynolds. The 2024 Automotive Brand Retention and Defection Report is derived from finalized deals for new and used vehicles th

Car sales for for the first month of 2024 are expected show gains compared to a year earlier when sales figures are announced, according to officials at Cox Automotive. The January sales data falls in line with Cox’s 2024 prediction of a year retur

As car dealers gather this week for the annual National Auto Dealer Association (NADA) meeting in Las Vegas, the EV Voice of the Customer is again urging President Joe Biden to slow down federal electric vehicle (EV) mandates. EV Voice of the Custome

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an order Jan. 18 postponing the effective date of the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule as a legal challenge makes it way through the courts. The CARS Rules will require up-front pricing in dealersR

A new survey shows car buyers are increasingly happy with their dealers at a seven out of ten rate. Cox Automotive’s annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study released Jan. 17 revealed satisfaction with the overall vehicle shopping and buying experience