Hendrick Automotive

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Snap-Happy

12:01 am U.S. ET | May 20, 2013
Donna Gebers, general manager of East Bay BMW and East Bay Mini in Pleasanton, Calif., makes no apologies for including at least 60 photos of each used vehicle. The 60 photos per used-car listing required of Hendrick-owned stores is at least three times the average number that appear in listings on many third-party shopping sites.... Read More »

 

AUTONATION COAST TO COAST

Some groups may follow

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 4, 2013
Several of the country's largest dealership groups have looked at a single brand for their stores. Some are moving in that direction, while others say the strategy isn't right for them.... Read More »

 

BEST PRACTICES

Rewarding staffers pays off for Hendrick BMW

12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 3, 2012
In January, receptionist Sherry Doherty became the first CEO at Hendrick BMW. But at the Charlotte, N.C., dealership CEO stands for chief energy officer, a snazzy term for outstanding employee of the month.... Read More »

 

HENDRICK UNIVERSITY

On the right course

12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 22, 2012
Hendrick University sits next to Hendrick Automotive Group's modern, three-story headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., in an unassuming, single-story building just big enough to hold three classrooms, a small lunchroom and a couple of modest offices. But don't let the modest digs fool you.... Read More »

 

JAMIE LaREAU

'The Bachelorette' and the car dealer have ties that bind

4:06 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 1, 2012
Wine, roses, flirting and make-out sessions typically characterize ABC's reality show “The Bachelorette.” But this season's show had an auto industry twist to it. The single gal looking for love was Emily Maynard who just happens to be the mother of retailer and race car enthusiast Rick Hendrick's granddaughter.... Read More »

 

Hendrick Automotive changes the names of Kansas City stores

5:09 pm U.S. ET | June 27, 2012
Hendrick Automotive Group is renaming its eight Kansas City-area dealerships over the next 10 months. The dealerships' names will change from “Superior” to “Hendrick,” the company said in a statement Wednesday.... Read More »