Sunday, 1 November 2020

Asbury sells S.C. Lexus store to comply with brand's region cap

The dealership group sold Lexus of Greenville in South Carolina to comply with its framework agreement with Lexus, which stipulates that the group can't own more than four stores in one designated area.



source https://www.autonews.com/retail/asbury-sells-sc-lexus-store-comply-brands-region-cap

Tiny dealership gives VW buyers a reality check

An augmented reality experience for consumers in Australia is one way Volkswagen is trying to make shoppers more comfortable with buying a vehicle online during the pandemic.



source https://www.autonews.com/retail/tiny-dealership-gives-vw-buyers-reality-check

NADA widens diversity, inclusion efforts

The dealer association has put a spotlight on its efforts to improve diversity, inclusion and equity within the organization and among its 16,000-plus members.



source https://www.autonews.com/dealers/nada-widens-diversity-inclusion-efforts

Service department leaders share stories of survival

Panelists for the second and third installments of Automotive News' five-part 2020 Fixed Ops Journal Forum discussed how they kept their service departments running during the pandemic and lessons that were learned.



source https://www.autonews.com/fixed-ops-journal-forum/service-department-leaders-share-stories-survival

Millers sell Utah Jazz after 35-year run

Dealer Larry Miller once said selling the team would be like selling one of the state's national parks. But his widow says the deal, reportedly valued at $1.66 billion, will allow her family to diversify its business and increase its philanthropy.



source https://www.autonews.com/dealers/millers-sell-utah-jazz-after-35-year-run

Brockman bail conditions to be reviewed

Reynolds and Reynolds' CEO is expected back in court Nov. 12 to review conditions of his release, following his indictment on federal tax evasion and wire fraud charges.



source https://www.autonews.com/dealers/brockman-bail-conditions-be-reviewed

Volvo adds flexibility to subscription program

Customers can now swap their Volvo in as little as four months instead of every year, and they can even cancel their membership.



source https://www.autonews.com/sales/volvo-adds-flexibility-subscription-program