Jim Wilson, Business Development Manager for Lehman Volvo, is fighting the toughest battle of his life. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pennsylvania — Jim Wilson has been an employee of Lehman Volvo for 25 years. His passion for cars is matched only by his passion for cycling. “He is one of the healthiestRead More →
Innovative marketing methods for car dealerships can help your business succeed. For the best car dealership, invest in excellent marketing strategies. You can drive automotive customers to your dealership with good lead generation. First, research and understand your target audience. Next, figure out how they find car dealerships. Are theyRead More →
A Cowes car dealership has been recognized for continued excellence at an online awards ceremony. Last month, Esplanade was named one of the country’s best Volkswagen dealerships for 2021, winning awards for fourth best Volkswagen dealership and third best after-sales service in the UK. During a virtual ceremony, Volkswagen announcedRead More →
SYLACAUGA — Toyota of Sylacauga is $3,130 away from achieving status as president of the City of Sylacauga Schools Foundation with two contributions in March, according to a news release. Toyota of Sylacauga donates $30 to the Foundation for every new car sold since January 2021. Their contributions so farRead More →
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Bill Cramer says plans remain on schedule to bring the first new car dealership to the beach. Earlier this week, Bill Cramer Chevrolet Buick GMC President said he and his family are slowly moving through the permitting process to build a dealership on North Gulf BoulevardRead More →
Lookers has launched a new luxury and premium used car retail operation with the opening of its first Lookers Premium dealership in Newcastle. The AM100 PLC, featured in the February edition of AM magazine, will feature brands such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porsche and Maserati at Nissan’s former used carRead More →
Within eight years, Torc executives say, they expect their trucks to be able to make this trip on their own. Not just that 45-mile journalistic jaunt, but real trucking on the road and over long distances. True driverless vehicles are, so far, an unrealized dream. The technology not only promisesRead More →
We love to share news of new businesses in the area; however, due to Covid lockdowns we were unable to bring you any news on Acorn Approved Used on the A34 at Aston by Stone. Opening during a pandemic was never going to be easy, but Acorn Motor Group wasRead More →
After the drop in sales in 2021, the automotive industry has seen steady growth. As a result, the market is expected to accelerate sales in 2022. Some reports also suggest that the APAC region will be a key contributor to this growth. The new generation of luxury auto buyers areRead More →
LINCOLNWOOD, IL — Three men were arrested and three others escaped after breaking into a Lincolnwood car dealership on Monday, authorities said. Citing security camera footage, prosecutors said a red Jeep Grand Cherokee backed into an overhead garage door on the east side of Loeber Motors, 4255 W. Touhy Ave.,Read More →
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board suspects a local car dealership of falsifying documents for the second time in two years. The owner and employee say it is identity theft and have hired an attorney. On Monday, the board voted to continue a hearing for D&K Affordable MotorsRead More →
FISHERMEN – A Greenfield consumer has filed a lawsuit alleging that a Fishers car dealership forged her signature on documents when she purchased a car. Jessica Poertner filed a lawsuit against Napleton Kia of Fishers alleging they violated Indiana’s Consumer Deceptive Sales Act and the federal Truth in Lending Act.Read More →
CHICAGO — Nine vehicles were stolen from a car dealership in the city’s Mayfair neighborhood, according to Chicago police. At approximately 4:40 a.m., a group of delinquents broke into the Luxury Auto Selection on the 4500 block of North Elston Avenue and stole nine vehicles, worth approximately $1 million. DetectivesRead More →
One of Pendragon’s biggest shareholders has been thwarted in a £400million raid on the London-listed car dealership giant. Sky News can reveal that the Hedin Group, which operates more than 200 vehicle showrooms in Belgium, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland through its subsidiary Hedin Bil, lodged a secret bid for 28pRead More →
Mark Boggs, managing director of Milton Martin Honda, did not give further details, saying relocation plans were “very preliminary”. The dealership is now at 2420 Browns Bridge Road. Milton Martin Toyota and Milton Martin Honda were longtime neighbors on Browns Bridge Road until the Toyota dealership moved to Oakwood inRead More →
Former customers reacted with shock and sadness after one of Derry’s biggest car dealerships announced it was to go out of business. Bob Mullan Motors, which opened its doors more than 40 years ago, said it was with “deep regret” that they had decided to close the family business. TributesRead More →
Published: 03/17/2022 14:00:20 Modified: 03/17/2022 14:00:05 GREENFIELD – With the multi-year closure of the General Pierce Bridge impacting his business on Montague City Road, Kevin LaBelle of Kevin’s Auto Body & Sales intends to open a used car dealership on the High Street. “I’m not getting near the traffic thatRead More →
A County Derry car dealership that has been in business for more than four decades is set to close at the end of the month. The Mullan family, who run Campsie-based Bob Mullan Motors, announced the news via the company’s Facebook page this afternoon, saying it was “by no meansRead More →
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police have seized four vehicles from an Indianapolis auto dealership as part of an investigation into odometer fraud. Tim Hardwick discovered that the car he purchased from KBB Auto Sales LLC had 70,000 miles over the odometer. “I just felt victimized,” Hardwick said. Hardwick bought theRead More →
Fraser Brown, Managing Director of MotorVise Automotive MotorVise Automotive has highlighted the growing trend of consolidation within the industry after managing a record number of dealership sales since the start of the pandemic. Its specialized brokerage service, subject to strict confidentiality rules, has seen its transactions triple in the lastRead More →
Like many car dealerships struggling with record new and user inventory over the past two years, Dave White Chevrolet in Sylvania, OH knew a change in approach was needed. Key to this change was its local radio advertising, which the dealership has used regularly for nearly all of its 70Read More →
Two other British companies said they would withdraw from Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. Cigarette maker Imperial Brands said negotiations were underway to sell its Russian assets to an unnamed local third party. And the car dealer Inchcape said he would leave Russia because of the war. Imperial, whichRead More →
BRISBANE, Australia – March 14, 2022 – (Newswire.com) If a person knows what they want and what it should cost, they’re halfway there – but that’s not true for everything. Almost everyone has struggled with the decades-old question of choosing between buying a new car and a used one. WhichRead More →
Video surveillance shows this suspect at the Penticton Nissan in the middle of the night on March 13. (Penticton Nissan) The thief arrives on a bicycle and leaves in a van at the car dealership in Penticton Penticton Nissan shares photos of suspect andRead More →
If you run a car dealership or are looking for a career in a Mercedes car dealership, you already understand how difficult it can sometimes be to make sales. It’s not because your vehicles aren’t of good quality or anything like that, but simply because you’re not visible enough. Also,Read More →
Damage to the Vinemont gas station 2 hours ago Saturday morning weather | 03/12/22 3 hours ago Advise those in Ukraine 11 hours ago Road teams on standby as winter approaches… 11 hours ago Walker Co. VFD is raffling off a gun to help offset the increased… 16 hours agoRead More →
Breadcrumb Links News Local News A Sarnia car dealership has been fined $14,000 after an employee’s leg broke while using a forklift he had not been properly trained for. Publication date : March 10, 2022 • 58 minutes ago • 2 minute read • Join the conversation Glen Fenwick MotorsRead More →
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The used car dealership is making a comeback in Gran Turismo 7 as a quick and affordable way to add cars to your collection. The selection of cars available for purchase at the used car dealership changes constantly and stock is usually limited. If you’re here you wonder how oftenRead More →
More than 100 current and former employees of a major luxury car dealership are taking legal action against the company after being left in the dark following a major data breach. Law firm Hayes Connor said today that the individuals have not gotten answers from LSH Auto after being contactedRead More →
The Menards O gauge Valley Motors building features great detail, die-cast vehicles and lots of minifigures. The sign can be changed to a variety of automatic marquees. Menards launched a new O-caliber car dealership building called Valley Motors. It includes lighting, die-cast vehicles, figures and lots of detail. It wouldRead More →
An Opelousas man was arrested on Saturday after he was allegedly caught stealing catalytic converters from a local dealership. Opelousas police say they responded to calls from a security watch service that reported observing a person jump over the dealership’s fence in the 5800 block of I-49 Service Road. UponRead More →
Motorpoint’s footprint has expanded to 16 used car outlets with the opening of a new two-acre, 120-vehicle dealership in Maidstone. The opening of the new site by the Mayor of Maidstone’s adviser, Fay Gooch, is the latest step in the company’s ambitious medium-term growth strategy to boost its annual revenueRead More →
FARMINGTON, NM (AP) — Navajo Nation officials are looking for anyone who purchased a car from a chain of dealerships on or near the reservation to claim part of a settlement. The Daily Times of Farmington reports that the Office of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission is seeking eligibleRead More →
A CAR dealership along a busy Poole road could be cleared to make way for an apartment block. Bournemouth and Poole Car Sales Ltd have applied for planning permission for the development of 24 apartments on the site at 540 Ringwood Road, Newtown. BCP Council’s planning department is currently reviewingRead More →
Two men have been charged and both will have to pay Toyota compensation of up to $4.3 million, the Justice Department said. CHARLESTON, W.Va — A West Virginia man has been sentenced to six years in prison in connection with a truck warranty fraud scheme. James Pinson, 46, of WayneRead More →
Upon entering the Gran Turismo 7 world map, players won’t be able to choose between all of the over 400 cars it has to offer right away. Instead, the racing title will introduce drivers to the used car dealership and lend them 20,000 credits to purchase their first vehicle. Obviously,Read More →
ATLANTA — Muneeb Syed, aka Ed Syed, has pleaded guilty to charges of fraudulently obtaining auto financing through his used car business. “We expect businesses to operate lawfully,” U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine said. “Instead, this defendant took advantage of a legitimate auto finance plan, which resulted in his federalRead More →
Tech Mahindra announced the launch of TechMVerse, its Metaverse practice to deliver interactive experiences in the Metaverse to its customers. Tech Mahindra will use its network and infrastructure, including technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, 5G, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and quantum computing to create B2B useRead More →
It looks like a longtime South Haven used-car dealership won’t be expanding its land the way it planned. Jerry Beckwith, owner of Countryside Motors, had hoped to use two additional lots south of his location at 318 Blue Star Highway, to display additional inventory. However, city officials decided earlier thisRead More →
ELIZABETHTON — For decades, people driving east of Johnson City were met at the Elizabethton city limits by a major car dealership. Acres of new cars under the Grindstaff banner greeted everyone at 2214 W. Elk Ave. Steve Grindstaff grew his business from a Chevrolet dealership to a Ford dealershipRead More →
CHARLOTTE, Michigan – Chuck’s Chariots, a used car dealership and repair shop in Charlotte, is facing a lawsuit from the city, which alleges the dealership failed to act “in good faith” in accordance with its city special use permit. The permit states, among other things, that the business must operateRead More →
Finding the perfect vehicle is no easy task, whether new or used. But the best option for those who want to save money is used cars. Fortunately, M&S Auto is one of the leaders when it comes to used cars in Sacramento. They provide top quality used cars comparable toRead More →
A new used car dealership, The Car Gallery LLC., is coming to Walworth Village this spring with hopes of a grand opening in May. The location of the land will be where Little Professors Daycare was located at 125 Route 67, across from Burger King. They moved to Walworth ElementaryRead More →
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HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) – Two Boone County residents have been arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at a car dealership in Harrison. Investigators say Thomas Marshall and Heather Holt, both 21, stole the keys to all of the vehicles in the grounds, as well as real cars. TheyRead More →
Lydia Fiore, M&F Auto Sales Operations Manager. The company recently opened a new location on Southern near Coors in Rio Rancho. (Garrison Wells/Rio Rancho Observer) RIO RANCHO – M&F Auto Sales is the latest addition to Rio Rancho Auto Dealerships. Based in Albuquerque, the family-run used-car store opened in JanuaryRead More →
A father-of-three has asked a car dealer to ‘find a solution’ after the £25,000 car bought in Northampton lasted just 14 months before dying. Mark Henderson, who lived in Thrapston but has since moved to Newcastle, criticized Mercedes over the sale of the car and took his case to theRead More →
A man has been convicted of murder. Confidence Sekgoro was found guilty of the 2019 murder of Mohammad Dangor. Sekgoro told the court it was an act of self-defense. However, video evidence proved otherwise. A North West man, who shot and killed the son of a car dealership owner inRead More →
KIMBALL, Minn. (WCCO) – The pandemic has changed many ways of doing business. The automotive industry is no different. Supply chain issues have made new cars hard to come by. But a small-town dealership in central Minnesota rose to the challenges en route to its best-selling year ever. READ MORE:Read More →
YesYou are ready to sign the contract for your new car. Then the finance manager tells you that you need to purchase an extended warranty. You want the car, but you’re wondering, “Can a car dealership really do that?” Yes, they can. Such conditions imposed by car dealerships – sometimesRead More →
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New competition: CARS24 has launched in regional Victoria, aiming to change the way locals buy cars. Photo by contribution Since the beginning of the month, residents of the Victoria area can access CARS24, a completely online used car shopping website. The plan is to provide regional consumers with the sameRead More →
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive. Today, presenter Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Ken Hill, Managing Director of 700Credit, and Pete MacInnis CEO of eLEND Solutions. The group discusses the recent partnership between 700Credit and eLEND Solutions that helps car dealerships prevent identity theft and consumer fraud. About 18Read More →
Maryland, U.S., February 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Consumer Satisfaction” award proves that Trust Auto provides a service that people can trust. Dealer Rater rates the best dealerships in the state, making it easier for people to find a car dealership they can trust. That’s why anyone “looking forRead More →
1. Make it easy to buy tires and offer discounts. Tire shops, says de Martigny, are set up to provide fast and convenient service. Dealerships should be too. “The service path of a car dealership is [often] a pain in the ass – get a date, go in and findRead More →
Local business expands into former Burton car dealership But there are signs that some businesses in central Michigan are seeing a comeback. BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) – Due to labor shortages, supply chain issues and inflation, it’s been a tough year for many small businesses. A former Saab dealership on CenterRead More →
Published: 17:48 February 11, 2022 A Norfolk used car seller has continued to push its business forward despite ‘turbulent business conditions’ during the pandemic, and has expanded into a new showroom. Jacob Freshwater, founder of Fresh Motors in Watton, has been on the road to success since launching his businessRead More →
Robins & Day will add the Fiat and Abarth brands to its existing Peugeot and Citroën showrooms in Sale and Birmingham Central as part of a Stellantis multi-brand car dealership campaign. Stellantis-owned car retail group AM100, rebranded as Robins & Day by Stellantis & You, Sales and Services from thisRead More →
A three-building car dealership slated for a high-profile former garden center site on the Island Highway in Nanaimo has won city council approval. The owner, a numbered company identified as 1960400 Ontario Ltd., intends to construct Porsche and Subaru dealerships facing the highway and a service building attached to aRead More →
Dealer Rater is an independent automotive dealership rating service. The service presented Trust Auto with the “Consumer Satisfaction” award in 2021. The award showcases the company’s dedication to ensuring its customers are satisfied. Maryland, USA – February 9, 2022 — The “Consumer Satisfaction” award proves that Trust Auto provides aRead More →
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Tuesday that he is filing a lawsuit against two Pennsylvania car dealerships, including one in Penn Hills, that he says violated consumer protection laws. Shapiro said the Penn Hills dealership, Martino Motors at 536 Rodi Road, sells cars that are not “roadworthy.” WithinRead More →
A development request received in January 2020 was to be discussed at a panel meeting in March 2020. The meeting was canceled due to the outbreak of the pandemic, and the pitch never found its way back. “I think it should go to the design panel, the panel I findRead More →
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick who is joined by Sean Gardner, Sales Instructor and Trainer at Joe Verde Group. For over 35 years, JVG has been a leading training organization for automotive dealers, managers and salespeople worldwide. Today, Gardner shares his best techniques for closingRead More →
SOUTH HAVEN — It looks like a longtime South Haven used-car dealership won’t be expanding its land the way it planned. Jerry Beckwith, owner of Countryside Motors, had hoped to use two additional lots south of his location at 318 Blue Star Highway, to display additional inventory. However, city officialsRead More →
Man smashes window at Gold Coast Auto Gallery and flies off with $1 million worth of watches Another day, another shameless robbery at a business in Chicago’s expensive Near North Side. This time the target was the Gold Coast Auto Gallery. reports Nate Rodgers. CHICAGO – A Hammond man wasRead More →
James Haigh with the Seat Ibiza he bought from Motor Mania which was declared unfit for the road A FATHER has raised issues with a used car dealer who he claims sold him a vehicle with a number of serious issues which were not detected before he took delivery –Read More →
A FATHER has raised issues with a used car dealer who he claims sold him a vehicle with a number of serious issues which were not detected before he took delivery – leaving him pocketless and without a car. James Haigh, 35, got his driving test in December shortly afterRead More →
3 people charged with drug dealing after meth, fake pills found at Phoenix auto shop According to DEA officials, approximately 20 pounds of methamphetamine and 4,000 pills suspected of containing fentanyl were seized. Reporting by Brian Webb of FOX 10. PHOENIX – Authorities say three men who were distributing drugsRead More →
About 20 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from a used car dealership in Phoenix on Jan. 20, the DEA said. PHOENIX – Authorities say three men who were distributing drugs at a used-car dealership in Phoenix have been arrested. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration said Cesar Avila-Aguilar, 52, HiramRead More →
A Dallas used car dealership recently updated its inventory for customers in Carrollton, TX. Dallas Autos Direct (214-436-1046) offers a wide variety of carefully inspected used vehicles, from luxury performance models and exotic supercars to everyday use vehicles, all housed in a climate-controlled warehouse. Carrollton, USA – February 2, 2022Read More →
OAK FOREST, IL — A trio of car and truck lots will combine into one thanks to a new permit that was passed by the Oak Forest City Council last month. Sergio’s Body Shop and El Morijah Auto Sales are set to take over the former site of Tri-County TruckRead More →
Today’s shoppers want to buy from the brands and people they trust. Cox Automotive has worked extensively on lead quality and consumer buying signals. Here, to discuss how data can be leveraged to build customer relationships, is Robert Dimson, Senior Director of Customer Marketing for Cox Automotive. At a timeRead More →
GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) – A Greensboro auto dealership was robbed for nearly a quarter of a million dollars worth of vehicles and 33 sets of keys Sunday morning. Jose Ramirez, the owner of Ramirez Automotive LLC, said Monday morning he noticed several cars missing from the lot and a shatteredRead More →
Mogamad car dealership manager Adiel Mukudam, who is linked to alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack, has been arrested on charges of bribery, fraud and money laundering. He appeared briefly in Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, following his arrest by the National Task Team working on the murder case ofRead More →
Today on Inside Automotive, we are pleased to welcome the #1 certified Honda and Acura dealer in the world, Brian Benstock, GM Partner and Vice President of Paragon Honda and Acura. He is joined alongside Chip Perry, former CEO of TrueCar, now President and CEO of A2Z Sync, a software,Read More →
Previous story: IIM Calcutta launches CFO program with Eruditus Used Luxury Car Dealer Boys and Machines Adds Four Exciting Cars to Expanding Inventory Posted on January 25, 2022 All cars are parked at Gurugram studio and can be purchased across India Gurugram: Used luxury car dealership Boys and Machines hasRead More →
Johnny Greene, left, and his father John Greene worked side by side at the John Greene Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM car dealership. The family sold the claim in December. John Greene Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM on Jamestown Road sold the dealership to Salisbury-based Team Automotive. The deal closed in December.Read More →
Melvin Rogers, Sytner Group HR Director and CEO of Ben, Zara Ross Proposed by Alice Warner A leading car dealership in Leicester has continued its support for a car charity. The Sytner Group recently donated £100,000 to Ben Automotive Industry Charity to continue the invaluable work they do to helpRead More →
There’s money in selling cars, but to make big profits, you need to do business right. Convincing people who have just bought a new car to buy another one is not an easy task. That’s why you need to focus on your business and build strong customer relationships by providingRead More →
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (WJRT) – Police say they have identified the suspect accused of robbing a Mount Pleasant car dealership because he left his personal vehicle at the scene. The suspect entered Right Way Auto at 1119. S. Mission St. around 9:55 a.m. and brandished a firearm. He fled theRead More →
In the Facebook post to the right of the photo was the text: “Friday feel (heart and car emojis) – freedom is a thought expressed through our actions, fear and division do not lurk in our EV world (heart emoji).” The complainant says he was concerned the advert was misleadingRead More →
TJ Chapman Auto, which sells meticulously rebuilt cars, now offers mechanical and auto body repair services at discounted prices at their Salt Lake City dealership. TJ Chapman Auto sells more rebuilt title cars nationwide than any other dealership. They are now expanding their mechanical and body repair skills to theRead More →
DOYLESTOWN, PA — Automotive group Fred Beans usually ends the year with an ambitious sales target, but 2021 was different: The auto dealership aimed to provide 50,000 meals to those in need. Throughout December, Fred Beans pledged to donate a portion of every sales and service invoice to hunger reliefRead More →
Adrian, MI – Just as there are advantages to buying a new car, used cars have many advantages. Most used cars have low insurance premiums, less exaggerated fees, lower customization costs, and have already been thoroughly inspected. People in Houston looking for used cars can visit Mighty Motors Dealership, aRead More →
OPP sergeant says 44-year-old Barrie man was behind the wheel and two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries Dramatic video shows a car exiting the southbound 400 freeway into a dealership lot full of vehicles on Friday. The Ontario Provincial Police confirmed that a car lost control aroundRead More →
File photo A New Jersey man has been charged with an alleged burglary that happened last week. Falls Township police were dispatched just after 10 p.m. last Monday to an ongoing burglary at KAP Auto Sales on Lincoln Highway in the Morrisville section of the township. The business owner saidRead More →
Auto dealership ownership is at the forefront of change in the movement to Carbon Zero. The latest research from Automotive Property Consultancy (APC) explores how dealerships can lead the charge to achieve net zero total ownership. Net zero is the goal of negating the amount of greenhouse gases produced byRead More →
As auto dealers continue to grapple with the challenges of a prolonged shortage of new vehicle inventory and supply chain disruptions, many are now facing increasing pressure to find or better leverage new revenue streams. . One such solution is to speed up the trade-in reconditioning process, putting vehicles onRead More →
We know that more used car and new car sales translate to higher reinsured premiums and more potential profits. Increased M&I due to increased volume contributes directly to the growth of a dealership’s reinsurance program. But there are other ways to increase reinsurance sales and profitability. Train sales reps toRead More →
through: Carly Moore, Nexstar Multimedia Cable Job : January 16, 2022 / 8:33 a.m. EST / Update: January 16, 2022 / 8:37 a.m. EST LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) – An expectant mother’s co-workers at a used car dealership stepped in to help her when she suddenly went into labor three weeksRead More →