Dealer OPS & Leadership
Vehicle Management Systems Welcomes New Co-CEO David Prusinski as it Rebrands from EVAI
David Prusinski has been appointed Co-CEO of Vehicle Management Systems, formerly EVAI, as the company looks to expand its reach beyond just EVs. Prusinski joins Ian Gardner as Co-CEO and brings two decades of experience in automotive technology to the role. He comes...
Car Wars’ Cassie Broemmer to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Cassie Broemmer, Chief Revenue Officer of Car Wars will be hosting an insightful, hands-on session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 90-minute, interactive talk is titled “Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Maximize Phone Performance with AI and...
Hertz Car Sales Launches Online Car Buying
Retail expansion builds on Hertz Car Sales’ recent collaboration with Amazon Autos, now available nationwide
ASOTU and Congruent Announce Merger to Launch More Than Cars, an Integrated Media and Creative Company for Retail Automotive
Syracuse, NY — October 1, 2025 — ASOTU (Automotive State of the Union) and Congruent Story have merged to form More Than Cars, a new company that combines media, creative services, and community engagement under one brand. The company will operate with two divisions:...
Protective Asset Protection Refreshes Paint and Fabric Product to Comprehensive Appearance Protection Offering
ST. LOUIS - (October 1, 2025) – Protective Asset Protection announced today the refresh of its Paint and Fabric product into a robust Appearance Protection program. This enhanced offering delivers a full spectrum of interior and exterior protection solutions, now...
Dealer Synergy’s Tianna Mick and Jonathan Schrieber to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Tianna Mick, Chief Marketing Officer of Dealer Synergy and Jonathan Schrieber, Director of Operations at Dealer Synergy will be co-hosting an insightful, hands-on session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 90-minute, interactive talk is titled “Next-Gen...
Sutherlin Automotive Group Acquires McKenna Subaru, Sets Sights on Building Largest Subaru Dealership in the United States
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Sept. 30, 2025 - Sutherlin Automotive Group — owned by Brett Sutherlin and entirely self-funded — today announced the acquisition of McKenna Subaru in Huntington Beach. The landmark deal marks the company's first dealership in California and...
New-Vehicle Down Payments Fall to Near 4-Year Low: Edmunds
Car shoppers have faced persistent affordability issues all year and that did not change in the third quarter of 2025. Average down payments for new vehicles fell to their lowest level in nearly four years, according to a new report from Edmunds. The data reveals that...
Ian Cruickshank of Leadbox to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Ian Cruickshank, President & CEO of Leadbox Inc. will be hosting an insightful, hands-on session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 90-minute, interactive talk is titled “Beyond the Basics: Practical AI Strategies for Auto Dealerships.” You’ve...
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