Lindsay VanHulle

The tool, Esntial Commerce, has been rolled out initially at Penske's CarShop used-vehicle stores before a planned expansion to franchised dealerships.

The young dealership leaders honored this year have worked through two global crises: a pandemic that disrupted operations and a shortage of microchips that squeezed new-vehicle supply.

The used-vehicle retailer's acquisition this year of the vehicle listings company could unlock more capabilities that serve consumers online and in person.

The used-vehicle retailer's acquisition this year of the vehicle listings company could unlock more capabilities that serve consumers online and in person.

Third-party companies that traditionally generated leads from listing dealerships' vehicle inventory online are adding transactional capabilities to help shoppers buy online.

A competency hearing for former Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman has been scheduled for September to determine whether he can assist in his defense against federal tax fraud charges.

Brands increasingly are promoting their own software, but dealers worry about giving up too much flexibility and consistency.

Janet Barnard, executive vice president and the current chief people officer, will retire at the end of the month.

For some dealers, concerns about such sales go beyond the fledgling EV manufacturers that want to follow Tesla’s lead. They worry the move could threaten the existing franchise system.

Two dealership digital retailing providers have been acquired in the past week. The buyers? DMS giants CDK Global Inc. and Reynolds and Reynolds Co.