Retail

The latest news updates on the retail segment of the automotive industry.
CategoryRetail
Former dealership employee to serve 18-month prison sentence for fraudulent lift kit selling scheme
Robert McLane worked for Formula Nissan in Barre, Vt. and pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud.
ImageFormer dealership employee to serve 18-month prison sentence for fraudulent lift kit selling scheme
CategoryBuy-Sell
Tekion sells sole dealership to growing auto group
ImageTekion sells sole dealership to growing auto group
CategoryBuy-Sell
Sonic Automotive adds first franchised dealership in Louisiana
ImageSonic Automotive adds first franchised dealership in Louisiana
CategoryRetail
Tekion lawsuit claims CDK controls dealership data to prevent competition
ImageTekion lawsuit claims CDK controls dealership data to prevent competition
Lithia, Group 1, AutoNation divest stores in Q3 and Q4
Dilawri buys Volvo West Island in Montreal
Victory Automotive grows with acquisition of four dealerships in three states
F&I tip: Dealerships might be missing a better payment through credit union
F&I data: Experian finds used-vehicle loans growing more affordable in Q3
Cox: Interest rate cuts, end of election leave auto dealers feeling better in Q4
Paradigm shift: Novel work schedule benefits fixed ops employees — and customers
Minn. dealers association files suit against VW Group of America over warranty reimbursement
Dealers remain optimistic about service and parts, Cox survey shows
More EVs set to infuse used market, auctions in 2026 as leases mature
Lexus from golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest goes to auction
Carvana leverages ADESA real estate to amplify its used-car reconditioning, customer reach