In Florida, where it's more common to see a hurricane season with a storm than without one, CarMax closed ten stores while AutoNation said its stories would remain open Saturday and Sunday as Dorian, a Category 4 storm, approaches.
Dorian could take a bite out of the month's U.S. auto sales, which were projected to rise in part due to the holiday weekend. Labor Day weekend sales count toward August results.
Earl Stewart, whose Earl Stewart Toyota is but 1,000 yards from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, reflected the experience of a state where it's more common to see a Hurricane season with a storm than without one. AutoNation and CarMax are monitoring the situation closely.
The exemption, which previously applied only to domestic makers of electric vehicles, affects all Tesla models sold in China, the nation’s industry ministry said.
Lithia Motors says its acquisition of Hazleton Honda in Hazle Township, Pa., gives it a presence in eastern Pennsylvania, helping connect its stores in western Pennsylvania with dealerships in New York and New Jersey.
The luxury sports-car brand is adding Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix and Toronto to the pilot program it started in Atlanta almost two years ago. Porsche dealers will start running the subscription programs instead of the manufacturer.
Mark Hoover against the former general manager and finance manager at his dealership, Hoover Mitsubishi, accusing the two of committing crimes the FBI is investigating, without his knowledge.
Fraud thrives when lenders don't undertake due diligence. Banks and credit unions have a variety of measures available to them that could prevent losses in the long run.
David Kershaw, 54, replaces Billy Hayes, 44, as Nissan division vice president of sales and regional operations, effective Sept. 1. Kershaw, a 30-year Nissan veteran, referred to himself as a "dealer guy" in an interview Tuesday.
As new-vehicle demand remains weaker, the State Council said local governments that have restrictions on auto sales should explore gradually relaxing or removing them, and encourage purchases of new-energy vehicles.
Billy Hayes, 44, Nissan North America's division vice president of sales, will leave the company. Hayes, an Automotive News Rising Star this year, is Nissan’s liaison with U.S. dealers. He is the latest in a series of Nissan execs to bolt for the exits.
The power went out at Nissan's Denver data center and the automaker's North American retail business was stymied for four days. Many are wondering how that's possible.
Dealers face confusing choices in these volatile times in the automotive industry, but may be wise to stay the course with their businesses for now.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Arizona by co-plaintiffs CDK and Reynolds, argues that the law is unconstitutional. The Arizona statute goes into effect Aug. 26, according to the complaint.
The emerging EV market needs a lot more thought or the auto industry will be in trouble, writes an Automotive News reader in a letter to the editor.
The luxury brand has tweaked the program to make it more flexible after months of discussion with its dealers.
Mopar said Gladiator buyers spend an average of around $1,000 per vehicle on accessories, topping Wrangler purchasers, who shell out about $800.
News of the Amazon fire comes just three days after Walmart dropped a bombshell lawsuit against Tesla, accusing it of shoddy panel installations that led to fires at more than a half-dozen stores.
As Hellcat Challengers and Chargers roared nearby during the Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event this month, aspiring service technicians who could one day find themselves working on those very vehicles for a living were networking with dealerships in need of fresh talent.
AutoNation said its third-quarter after-tax earnings will be hurt by $10 million to $11 million for expenses related to a severance agreement with former CEO Carl Liebert.
Walmart and Tesla said they were looking to "re-energizing Tesla solar installations at Walmart stores, once all parties are certain that all concerns have been addressed."
Casa Ford-Lincoln donated the vehicle to replace one stolen shortly after the funeral of Margie Reckard, whose husband invited the public to attend because the couple had no nearby family.
The system -- which helps North American dealerships order cars and parts, obtain product rebate information, check on recalls, and file warranty claims -- was fully operational as of 7 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, the automaker said.
A power outage on Saturday at a Nissan North America data center in Denver had shut down a critical communications system that Nissan and Infiniti dealers use to order cars and parts, obtain product rebate information, monitor recalls and file warranty claims. Nissan said some systems were being restored on Wednesday.
Goldman Sachs is working with advisers on an auction for Safe-Guard, though there is no certainty a deal will be reached, sources told Reuters.
Goldman Sachs is working with advisers on an auction for Safe-Guard, though there is no certainty a deal will be reached, sources told Reuters.
For customers returning to — or entering for the first time — a vehicle shopping market with higher transaction prices and interest rates, boosting a score even slightly could have a major impact on vehicle affordability.
Leasing is becoming too expensive to incentivize, experts say, and automakers are prioritizing profits over loyalty.
Time will tell if the youngest drivers in the vehicle market are seeking transportation models radically different from what's available today, but the backgrounds and budgets of these buyers will be key to unlocking the mystery.
A power outage on Sunday at a Nissan North America data center in Denver has shut down a critical communications system that Nissan and Infiniti dealers use to order cars and parts, obtain product rebate information, monitor recalls and file warranty claims.
A power outage on Sunday at a Nissan North America data center in Denver has shut down a critical communications system that Nissan and Infiniti dealers use to order cars and parts, obtain product rebate information, monitor recalls and file warranty claims.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is reviewing whether Volvo's 2-year-old subscription service diverts customers from dealers to the company and if Volvo failed to properly notify franchisees and the state's New Motor Vehicle Board about the program, among other complaints by the state's new-vehicle dealers.
By tracking visits, loyalty and crossover, auto brands can inform better strategies and campaigns that more effectively drive foot traffic into their stores.
The owners of two successful stores in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, soon will be concentrating their efforts on a new endeavor: Motorcars Consulting.
Dealerships listening to consumers voicing their opinions online is critical to having a positive reputation, a new report says.
Warren Henry Auto Group, headquartered in Miami, last month began holding job fairs promising to hire qualified technicians on the spot.
Carmakers and retailers should partner to weather the future forces of technology and competition.
Some auto retail advisers recommend dealerships develop long-term plans for future success amid talk of industry disruption.
Andrew Gabler, who resigned as president of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association earlier this year, faces bank fraud and wire fraud charges.
The dealer featured this week is David Ray, president of Bill Ray Nissan in Longwood, Fla.
A few years ago, Moreno was a thriving auto retailer with 15 dealerships and $1 billion in annual sales. He has now reassessed auto retail, and his prognosis is not good.
Amazon is likely to capture nearly two-thirds of the online parts market this year. But it's not too late for dealerships to build a lucrative online parts operation independent of or working with Amazon.
AutoNation seeks more service techs; Hoist accident leads to dealer fine; Tesla opens more service centers; Cox's Xtime offers real-time updates
Here's an explanation of the engine oil dilution issue potentially affecting as many as 1 million Honda CR-V and Civic models, transcribed from a video American Honda posted in October.
The aggressive sales targets in Nissan's incentive program encourage many of its dealerships to sell more vehicles to subprime borrowers with lower credit ratings, experts say.
Among the publicly-traded U.S. dealership groups, AutoNation generated the most parts and service revenue in 2018, eclipsing the next group by more than $1 million. Lithia saw the greatest percentage jump in revenue vs. 2017. Sonic was alone among this group with declining year-over-year service and parts revenue.
