Featured in DealerBYLewin DayJun 3, 2022ShareFord CEO Jim Farley Says Direct Sales, No Ads, Will Sell Future EVsDirect sales have worked well for Tesla, but can Ford achieve the same in a dealer’s world? BYLewin DayJun 3, 2022ShareBYKyle CheromchaJul 2, 2019ShareAutomakers Desperate to Counter Growing Mechanic Shortage“There’s less of a mechanical interest and understanding among young people,” says a BMW manager. BYKyle CheromchaJul 2, 2019ShareBYEric BrandtMay 7, 2019ShareBMW Might Combine Mini and BMW Dealerships as Small Car Sales Keep FallingSlow Mini sales are forcing some tough choices at BMW. BYEric BrandtMay 7, 2019ShareBYEric BrandtDec 26, 2018ShareBMW Dealership Employee Who Embezzled $1.1M Sentenced to 30 Months in PrisonThe former controller of Continental BMW in Connecticut used the stolen funds for travel, plastic surgery, and a $50,000 Ford Mustang. BYEric BrandtDec 26, 2018ShareBYEric BrandtOct 18, 2018ShareLost Cow Wanders Into Mazda Dealership, Causes $2,000 in Property DamageThe livestock dealer responsible for the cow apologized with reimbursement for the damages and ‘a lovely bottle of whiskey.’ BYEric BrandtOct 18, 2018ShareBYEric BrandtAug 13, 2018ShareLincoln to Open More Standalone Luxury Showrooms Separate From Ford DealersMost of the American luxury brand’s sales growth in recent years has come from its standalone stores. BYEric BrandtAug 13, 2018ShareBYEric BrandtMay 3, 2018ShareHyundai is Making it Easier for U.S. Dealers to Sell Genesis Luxury CarsGenesis is changing its retail plan…again. BYEric BrandtMay 3, 2018ShareBYEric BrandtNov 28, 2017ShareThe Hyundai and Genesis Brands’ Split Is a Little MessyMany dealers are not happy with how Hyundai is handling the Genesis transition. BYEric BrandtNov 28, 2017ShareBYEric BrandtAug 8, 2017ShareGenesis to Distance Itself Further from Hyundai Sooner Than PlannedIt’s tough to stand out as a premium brand when you share a showroom with the Accent. BYEric BrandtAug 8, 2017ShareBYEric BrandtAug 2, 2017Share12 Brand-New Lexus LFAs Are Sitting Around AmericaThere are apparently still 12 examples classified as dealer inventory. Good luck finding one. BYEric BrandtAug 2, 2017ShareBYEric BrandtJun 8, 2017SharePortland Ducati Dealer Raises Funds to Buy DucatiTheir Indiegogo picture was a hint they weren’t completely serious. BYEric BrandtJun 8, 2017ShareBYEric BrandtMay 25, 2017ShareFlexdrive Car Subscription Service Hopes to Get People in DealershipsThe cost to borrow a car for a week might surprise you. BYEric BrandtMay 25, 2017ShareBYBradley BrownellMar 30, 2017SharePorsche Hires Disney Institute To Revamp Dealership ExperienceThe renovation is to be spearheaded by Porsche Cars North America CEO Klaus Zellmer. BYBradley BrownellMar 30, 2017Share
BYLewin DayJun 3, 2022ShareFord CEO Jim Farley Says Direct Sales, No Ads, Will Sell Future EVsDirect sales have worked well for Tesla, but can Ford achieve the same in a dealer’s world? BYLewin DayJun 3, 2022Share
BYKyle CheromchaJul 2, 2019ShareAutomakers Desperate to Counter Growing Mechanic Shortage“There’s less of a mechanical interest and understanding among young people,” says a BMW manager. BYKyle CheromchaJul 2, 2019Share
BYEric BrandtMay 7, 2019ShareBMW Might Combine Mini and BMW Dealerships as Small Car Sales Keep FallingSlow Mini sales are forcing some tough choices at BMW. BYEric BrandtMay 7, 2019Share
BYEric BrandtDec 26, 2018ShareBMW Dealership Employee Who Embezzled $1.1M Sentenced to 30 Months in PrisonThe former controller of Continental BMW in Connecticut used the stolen funds for travel, plastic surgery, and a $50,000 Ford Mustang. BYEric BrandtDec 26, 2018Share
BYEric BrandtOct 18, 2018ShareLost Cow Wanders Into Mazda Dealership, Causes $2,000 in Property DamageThe livestock dealer responsible for the cow apologized with reimbursement for the damages and ‘a lovely bottle of whiskey.’ BYEric BrandtOct 18, 2018Share
BYEric BrandtAug 13, 2018ShareLincoln to Open More Standalone Luxury Showrooms Separate From Ford DealersMost of the American luxury brand’s sales growth in recent years has come from its standalone stores. BYEric BrandtAug 13, 2018Share
BYEric BrandtMay 3, 2018ShareHyundai is Making it Easier for U.S. Dealers to Sell Genesis Luxury CarsGenesis is changing its retail plan…again. BYEric BrandtMay 3, 2018Share
BYEric BrandtNov 28, 2017ShareThe Hyundai and Genesis Brands’ Split Is a Little MessyMany dealers are not happy with how Hyundai is handling the Genesis transition. BYEric BrandtNov 28, 2017Share
BYEric BrandtAug 8, 2017ShareGenesis to Distance Itself Further from Hyundai Sooner Than PlannedIt’s tough to stand out as a premium brand when you share a showroom with the Accent. BYEric BrandtAug 8, 2017Share
BYEric BrandtAug 2, 2017Share12 Brand-New Lexus LFAs Are Sitting Around AmericaThere are apparently still 12 examples classified as dealer inventory. Good luck finding one. BYEric BrandtAug 2, 2017Share
BYEric BrandtJun 8, 2017SharePortland Ducati Dealer Raises Funds to Buy DucatiTheir Indiegogo picture was a hint they weren’t completely serious. BYEric BrandtJun 8, 2017Share
BYEric BrandtMay 25, 2017ShareFlexdrive Car Subscription Service Hopes to Get People in DealershipsThe cost to borrow a car for a week might surprise you. BYEric BrandtMay 25, 2017Share
BYBradley BrownellMar 30, 2017SharePorsche Hires Disney Institute To Revamp Dealership ExperienceThe renovation is to be spearheaded by Porsche Cars North America CEO Klaus Zellmer. BYBradley BrownellMar 30, 2017Share
