Franchise dealers in EV‑dense metros are now standardizing high‑voltage training, insulated toolkits, and battery‑bay safety procedures. Early pilot learnings — from isolation monitoring …

Large‑scale review platforms continue to show a strong link between response discipline and sales outcomes. Award‑winning stores reply faster, close loops on service …

Retailers are opening or planning new Mitsubishi facilities in select growth markets, betting on value‑oriented SUVs and expanding plug‑in hybrid interest. New points …

Regional operators across Texas are experimenting with centralized reconditioning and photo studios to standardize quality and reduce days‑to‑frontline. When paired with unified pricing …

Tariff headlines have injected new uncertainty into model‑year pricing and parts flows. Well‑capitalized groups are focusing on mix management, used‑car arbitrage across markets, …

Standalone facilities continue to roll out for Genesis retailers as the brand chisels a luxury identity separate from legacy co‑locations. Dedicated buildings allow …

This year’s TIME/Ally Dealer of the Year honoree highlights a repeatable playbook: invest in employees, over‑communicate career paths, and be visible in the community. For …

October data shows uneven days‑supply across brands: mainstream crossovers remain relatively tight in certain trims, while some EV nameplates and large SUVs are …

Two California dealership transactions closed within a single week, underscoring renewed West Coast appetites for scale. California’s complex regulatory landscape and inventory sensitivity …

Dealership M&A cooled modestly early in the year, but advisory firms continue to call for a high transaction count in 2025, citing healthy …

Pillar summaryGroup 1 Automotive purchased a 15‑acre tract along I‑35 in the Buda–South Austin corridor, signaling continued investment in one of the nation’s …

AutoNation has completed a ground‑up redevelopment of Porsche Newport Beach, repositioning the store as a high‑touch luxury destination for Orange County shoppers. The project …