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Dealer news: Genesis stands alone at 9 new stores; acquisitions in Colorado, Ohio, Texas
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (555+ words) And Genesis said: Let there be more dealerships. Genesis, the luxury brand of Hyundai Motor Group, announced it has created nine new standalone retail facilities, which are now open from coast to coast. The new franchises, all owned by different…...
Gather & Mosaic Compliance Services partner to broaden dealership compliance & protection
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (290+ words) Business Intelligence for Automotive and Auto FinTech Executives The companies said in a news release that they will deliver an expanded suite of compliance, verification, and insurance solutions designed to help dealerships reduce risk, meet regulatory requirements, and close deals…...
EV subscription provider Autonomy adds new brands to fleet, plus CPO & late-model vehicles
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (346+ words) Autonomy CEO Scott Painter. Image courtesy of company. Autonomy, the Scott Painter-led electric vehicle subscription company, has secured $25 million in financing to expand its fleet by about 1,250 vehicles. The move extends Autonomy's fleet, which previously only included Tesla, to new…...
Carvana brings same-day vehicle delivery to San Diego
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) Image courtesy of Carvana. Carvana has expanded its same-day vehicle-delivery service to the greater San Diego area, the online used-car retailer said Tuesday. Sharing more details, the company noted that select customers in the area can have their purchases delivered…...
Hertz Car Sales debuts 'fully online car-buying experience"
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (311+ words) Building on its recent work with Amazon Autos, Hertz Car Sales has launched what it is calling "a fully online car-buying experience" on its website. Consumers can browse, finance and buy used cars completely online through HertzCarSales.com, which the…...
Canada’s EV charging infrastructure gets boost from government, Kia
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (528+ words) The Canadian government is backing its commitment to electric vehicles with dollars. Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson " the minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada " speaking on behalf of Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson, last…...
Dealer news: AutoCanada parts with two more U.S. stores; Dilawri opens new Land Rover facility; HGreg staffers honored
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (829+ words) AutoCanada's exit from the U.S. market moved another step forward this week. The Edmonton-based dealership group announced it has closed on the sale of Chevrolet of Palatine and Hyundai of Palatine in Palatine, Ill., for $9.3 million Canadian in cash. The price covered…...
Amazon Autos adds Hertz Car Sales to platform
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (432+ words) Image courtesy of Hertz Car Sales. Roughly two weeks after announcing it had added used and certified pre-owned vehicles from dealers to the platform, Amazon Autos has expanded further into the used-car space. Hertz Car Sales said Wednesday it has…...
Former dealer launches platform to improve private-party car sales & ownership
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (383+ words) A new startup led by former auto retail executives has launched with the goal of decluttering the private-party vehicle sales and ownership process and making it safer. Secure Private Sales said in a news release Wednesday that it plans to…...
FRIKINtech ‘evolves’ into VehicleLyfe, the automated concierge ‘customers have always wanted’
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (455+ words) FRIKINtech has a new name " and a new platform to go with it. The provider of automotive dealer engagement technology is now VehicleLyfe, an "evolution" the company said signifies its "strategic shift" to focus on actively engaging customers throughout their…...