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Hendrick Automotive lands 9 stores on the '19 list

After taking a three-year break from entering its stores to be considered for ' Best Dealerships To Work For list, Hendrick Automotive Group roared back in a big way in 2019.
GPB Capital names Westfall interim CEO of Prime Automotive, removes Rosenberg

The move comes two months after David Rosenberg sued GPB, which is embroiled in several regulatory investigations and lawsuits.
Buy-sell action likely to rebound after falloff

The number of transactions in the second quarter fell from a year ago but is expected to rise in the second half of the year, according to two companies that track deals.
To gain cred with buyers, use your words

Reading a script to customers in the F&I office may be a thing of the past for sales success, some F&I trainers say, who instead advocate using one's own words.
Lithia buys Pa. Honda store from troubled dealership group

Lithia Motors says its acquisition of Hazleton Honda in Hazle Township, Pa., gives it a presence in eastern Pennsylvania, helping connect its stores in western Pennsylvania with dealerships in New York and New Jersey.
Signs show probe of DMS giants CDK, Reynolds heating up

In a regulatory filing this month, CDK disclosed that it was contacted by the Federal Trade Commission on April 22 with requests to interview certain current and former employees.
Liebert severance to dent AutoNation Q3 earnings

AutoNation said its third-quarter after-tax earnings will be hurt by $10 million to $11 million for expenses related to a severance agreement with former CEO Carl Liebert.
Care by Volvo faces Calif. probe for possible franchise breaches

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is reviewing whether Volvo's 2-year-old subscription service diverts customers from dealers to the company and if Volvo failed to properly notify franchisees and the state's New Motor Vehicle Board about the program, among other complaints by the state's new-vehicle dealers.
U.S.: Fraud made ex-NIADA leader millions

Andrew Gabler, who resigned as president of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association earlier this year, faces bank fraud and wire fraud charges.
CDK, Cox put past behind and work on relationship

CDK Global settled its antitrust lawsuit with Cox Automotive for an undisclosed amount in July. The two companies have forged a new business relationship.
Some dealers adapt; some opt out

Some auto retail advisers recommend dealerships develop long-term plans for future success amid talk of industry disruption.
Gile family selling dealerships to help other stores navigate changing business

The owners of two successful stores in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, soon will be concentrating their efforts on a new endeavor: Motorcars Consulting.
CDK settles Cox Automotive lawsuit, reports quarterly net loss

Terms of the settlement weren't disclosed. CDK recorded a $90 million accrual for litigation in the quarter, part of which included the Cox resolution and the rest a reserve for remaining cases.
Former NIADA President Andrew Gabler indicted on fraud charges

Gabler, who owned Lakeside Chevrolet-Buick in Erie County, Pa., and a former finance manager at the dealership were accused of reporting bogus sales and failing to repay the floorplan provider.
AutoNation CEO's 3-year deal tops $11M with stock

The base salary of AutoNation's new CEO, Cheryl Miller, is slightly higher than predecessor Carl Liebert's.