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Servco's Fukunaga named Hawaii Business Magazine's CEO of the Year

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 17, 2018
Under Mark Fukunaga’s wings, Servco Pacific Inc. has flourished as Hawaii’s largest privately owned company

The Honolulu-based magazine featured Fukunaga in its December issue, where he recalls how he and his cousin, Eric Fukunaga, started with Servco, which operates new and pre-owned vehicle dealerships in Hawaii and Australia. Read More »

Sonic Automotive opens EchoPark Automotive in Houston

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 17, 2018
Since 2014, EchoPark has seen triple-digit growth.

Sonic Automotive Inc., one of America’s biggest retailers of new and pre-owned vehicles which ranks 298 in the list of Fortune 500 companies, has opened its latest EchoPark Automotive pre-owned vehicle store in Houston. Read More »

AutoNation Toyota Tempe receives J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence designation

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 17, 2018
The program recognizes vehicle retailers throughout the country that exceed customer expectations and deliver exceptional customer service.

AutoNation Inc., an automotive retailer with over 300 locations, has added its AutoNation Toyota Tempe location to those certified in the J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence Program for 2018. Read More »

All 6,000 V12 website customers link to CarStory Market Reports

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 17, 2018
Market Reports are the most innovative and systematic approach for dealers to link visitors with the vehicles they want.

CarStory Market Reports provide a better dealer and buyer experience. Read More »

Fremont Motor president says 'reinvestment in our communities' is key element in business model

Kyla Asbury | Dec 20, 2018

Fremont Motor Co. considers community a key element in its business model that has kept it afloat for the last 80 years. Read More »

Transportation Secretary Chao to deliver keynote address at CES 2019

Bree Gonzales | Dec 24, 2018
Elaine Chao spoke at CES 2018.

The Consumer Technology Association has announced that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao will deliver a keynote at CES 2019. Read More »

Cox survey shows dealers describe current quarter with pessimism

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 24, 2018
The existing market index fell to 44, a significant drop from 51 in the third quarter.

Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index data released Dec. 10 shows U.S. auto dealers lean towards describing the fourth-quarter market from a pessimistic standpoint. Read More »

Edmunds projects new auto sales will approach record for 2018

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 24, 2018

2018 Coming Close to Reach New Auto Sales Record Read More »

The Lia Group of Companies is honored by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 24, 2018
Bill Lia Jr. is a member of the Board of Directors for the Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce.

Bill Liar Jr. and The Lia Group of Companies Honored at the 22nd JDRF Annual One Hope Ball Read More »

Greenlots, ChargePoint augment electric vehicle charging stations across North America

Bree Gonzales | Dec 24, 2018
This collaboration will provide access to thousands of added charging sites throughout North America.

Greenlots and ChargePoint roaming partnership increases accessibility to charging station at no added cost Read More »

NAIAS schedules next round of mobility "Match Meetings"

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 25, 2018
Over 75 startups applied for meetings, each having the ability to participate in up to 20 meetings.

The North American International Auto Show, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corp./PlanetM, brings back the popular business-to-business "Match Meetings" on Jan. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. Read More »

Icahn Automotive agrees to RPM Automotive acquisition

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 25, 2018
The acquisition of RPM Automotive complements Icahn Automotive’s existing footprint in the Flordia region.

Icahn Automotive Group LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RPM Automotive. Read More »

Octane Marketing partners with Quotible to reinvent dealer operations

Bree Gonzales | Dec 25, 2018
Octane Marketing will focus on sales and marketing while the team at Quotible will continue with product development and support.

Octane Marketing, a digital marketing firm serving auto dealers across the United States and Canada, has partnered with Quotible to provide auto dealers with a tool to help them schedule more appointments and generate sales. Read More »

Quirk Auto Group keeps family ties close amid expanding auto sales

Erianne Leatherman | Dec 26, 2018

Remaining a family business is important to the Quirk family, which built its automobile dealerships under the brand Quirk Auto Group across Maine from the ground up. Read More »

Cinemo, Robert Bosch Car Multimedia to showcase infotainment at CES 2019

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 31, 2018
Both companies will make use of their technology strength with future commercial projects.

Cinemo, an in-vehicle multimedia software company, will team with Robert Bosch Car Multimedia to showcase infotainment innovations for Android systems at the upcoming CES 2019. Read More »

DMX introduces blockchain technology for the automotive industry

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 31, 2018
DMX officials say the Hyperledger Fabric project helped drive blockchain work at an expedited pace.

Dealer Market Exchange's latest innovation presents an opportunity for car dealers, makers, vendors and consumers to conduct business together using the blockchain system. Read More »

Toyota publishes its annual North American Environmental Report

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 31, 2018
Toyota raises awareness of how human activities affect the environment.

Toyota recently published the 2018 North American Environmental Report, providing an overview of the automaker's strategy and performance focusing on four environmental areas: water, biodiversity, carbon and materials. Read More »

Research and Markets assesses Global Luxury Car Market

Mega Dealer News Reports | Dec 31, 2018
An entry-level luxury car price starts at $28,790.

The Assessment of the Global Luxury Car Market 2018 report is now available at ResearchAndMarkets.com. Read More »

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