
Dealership Profits Decline
While new and used retail sales stagnated, dealerships have been particularly supported by fixed operations and finance-and-insurance profits, according to a new report.
Read More →
While new and used retail sales stagnated, dealerships have been particularly supported by fixed operations and finance-and-insurance profits, according to a new report.
Read More →
A survey of Automotive News’ top 150 U.S. auto retailers finds per-copy averages grew 4.6% to $1,482 in 2018, fueling a 7.5% increase in total F&I revenue.
Read More →
Carvana’s first-quarter results include triple-digit gains in net revenue and consumer-sourced inventory, but losses continue to mount, growing 57% to $82.6 million year-over-year.
Read More →
Despite a proliferation of new models, a survey of U.S. consumers finds only 40% believe most vehicles will be electric 10 years from now, a result AAA analysts say reveals a ‘lack of knowledge’ in how EVs perform in day-to-day driving conditions.
Read More →
Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index registered at 113.6 in April, 1.4% higher than it was a year ago but 0.2% lower than in March.
Read More →
A bankruptcy court ruling allowing two captives to reclaim inventory has officially closed the doors on Tate’s Auto Group after more than 40 years in business.
Read More →
Brady Ware Dealership Advisors has created a cross-departmental consulting group, offering dealers ‘strategic improvements’ to directly increase profits and brand value.
Read More →National Automotive Experts and NWAN named former Ford and CarSaver executive Grant Grigorian as the F&I product provider and administrator’s new chief financial officer.
Read More →
This year’s Industry Summit will be held Nov. 4–6 at the New Orleans Marriott, offering the nation’s premier advanced F&I training curriculum, new and returning tracks and events, and free admission for the first 100 dealers and general managers who sign up when registration opens this summer.
Read More →
The annual forecast for U.S. light-vehicle sales fell to 16.41 million as volume fell 2.3% year-over-year in an April that was expected to bring the year’s first gain following an underwhelming first quarter.
Read More →
Edmunds analysts say it keeps getting harder for shoppers to afford a new car as prices continue to rise and interest rates remain elevated.
Read More →