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AutoManager Holdings Group Announces New Executive Leadership Roles

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Data Management, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, General Automotive, Asset Management, Software, Fleet Management, Finance, CPA, Soothe, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Growth, History, Neustar, CRM, Automation, Partnership, Car dealership

AutoManager Holdings Group (“AutoManager”), a leading provider of software and tech-enabled services to 5,000+ dealerships in the automotive industry, has announced new executive leadership roles:

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  • AutoManager Holdings Group (“AutoManager”), a leading provider of software and tech-enabled services to 5,000+ dealerships in the automotive industry, has announced new executive leadership roles:
    Jake Morley – Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Morley brings over a decade of senior leadership experience in the auto software industry to AutoManager.
  • He has also held roles at several other software companies, including a tech-enabled automotive lender, before joining AutoManager.
  • Dan Tehrani, CPA is a seasoned finance executive and previously held roles at Soothe, Serviz, and Neustar.

Ziebart Accelerates Growth and Ranks #150 in Entrepreneur's 2024 Franchise 500

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Growth, Franchise, Veteran, Ziebart, Car dealership

TROY, Mich., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ziebart International Corporation, the worldwide leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services, has entered its 65th year in operation on the heels of an impressive 2023 marked by significant development deals and prestigious award honors in the franchising industry.

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  • Ziebart was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® this year, ranking #150.
  • Ziebart was additionally recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
  • Franchise 500® ranks Ziebart as #150 – up 19 spots from 2023 – for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
  • In a separate honor, Ziebart was named a Top Franchise for 2024 by Franchise Business Review in the outlet's 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities.

Porsche Woodland Hills New Gen 5 Porsche Dealership Opens off the 101

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Friday, February 9, 2024
Porsche Taycan, Greeting, Environment, Car dealership

Woodland Hills, California, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche enthusiasts now have a new reason to celebrate as the brand new Porsche Woodland Hills Gen 5 Porsche dealership opens its doors.

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  • Woodland Hills, California, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche enthusiasts now have a new reason to celebrate as the brand new Porsche Woodland Hills Gen 5 Porsche dealership opens its doors.
  • "We are excited to bring this new Porsche dealership to Woodland Hills.
  • This Gen 5 dealership was built by Porsche enthusiasts for Porsche enthusiasts and will ignite passion for the brand and bring together Porsche enthusiasts from all over California."
  • Porsche Woodland Hills stands as the first major metro Gen 5 destination Porsche, a premier choice conveniently located right off the 101 in Woodland Hills."

Rita Case Wins Prestigious TIME Dealer of the Year Award

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, General Automotive, Automotive, Small Business, Fund Raising, Other Transport, Foundation, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Other Philanthropy, Manufacturing, HEART, Economics, Partnership, Holiday, Interim, Creativity, Timmerman, American Cancer Society, Woman, Federal Reserve Bank, Broward County Public Schools, Humanity, Nova Southeastern University, Cancer, Housing, Hyundai, Friends, Broward Health, BCPS, Cleveland Clinic, University of California, Davis, Boys & Girls Club, Ally Financial, Student, History, University, Sale, NADA, Organization, Trinity Health (Livonia, Michigan), TIME, Multimedia, American Heart Association, CPR, Community foundation, Acura, Boy, Female, National Automobile Dealers Association, Education, Freedom, Shoe, AHA, Baptist Health, Parent, Car dealership

Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer.

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  • Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer.
  • Rita is only the fifth woman to be named TIME Dealer of the Year.
  • TIME Dealer of the Year is the highest honor and most prestigious recognition an auto dealer can receive from the auto industry, and I am humbled and grateful for this award,” Rita said, as she received the award during the 107th Annual NADA Show in Las Vegas.
  • In 2023, the Community Foundation of Broward recognized Rita as a Community Builder and celebrated the establishment of the Rita & Rick Case Family Fund during a special ceremony.

Cox Automotive Presents 2024 Leader in Sustainability Award to Grubbs Family of Dealerships

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Biophysical environment, Environment, Commerce, Cox, Recycling, Cox Enterprises, EV, Volvo, Acura, Water, NADA, LEED, Creativity, Polestar, Organization, Car dealership

A sustainability goal for Grubbs Family of Dealerships is to minimize waste through reduction and reuse across all aspects of our company operations.

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  • A sustainability goal for Grubbs Family of Dealerships is to minimize waste through reduction and reuse across all aspects of our company operations.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive presented its annual Leader in Sustainability Award to Grubbs Family of Dealerships, a fourth-generation dealership group that has been family-owned and operated since 1948 with six locations in Grapevine, Houston and San Antonio, Texas, and one location in Tulsa, Okla. Grubbs dealerships carry a lineup of four brands – Acura, Infiniti, Polestar and Volvo.
  • "I am pleased to present the Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability Award to Grubbs Family of Dealerships for its extraordinary commitment to the environment and doing business the right way," said Rowley.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Cox Automotive for our sustainability efforts in our dealerships," said George Grubbs III, CEO, Grubbs Family of Dealerships.

Mitsubishi Motors Launches Industry-First Digital Retailing Program, Connects Prequalified Shoppers To Dealer In-Store Capabilities For A Transparent And Faster Car Buying Experience

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Partnership, Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi Group, CSI, Sale, MMNA, Banco Santander, Car dealership

ClickShop 2.0 connects the car-buying journey from Mitsubishi Motors' Tier-1, and its dealer partner's Tier-3, websites directly to the Mitsubishi dealer showrooms, delivering an unparalleled and seamless shopping experience.

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  • ClickShop 2.0 connects the car-buying journey from Mitsubishi Motors' Tier-1, and its dealer partner's Tier-3, websites directly to the Mitsubishi dealer showrooms, delivering an unparalleled and seamless shopping experience.
  • This industry-first blend of three partners' core strengths will revolutionize the way consumers shop for Mitsubishi Motors vehicles and enable Mitsubishi Motors dealers to deliver the buying experience consumers have long desired.
  • ClickShop 2.0 delivers more transparent choices and dramatically shorter sales cycles, benefiting both customers and dealers.
  • ClickShop 2.0 makes buying a new car fast and fair, establishing a positive relationship with our customers right from the start."

Dealer Alchemist Announces Strategic Acquisition of AutoGo to Enhance its Automotive Digital Solutions

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
NEXUS, Advertising, Ecosystem, Marketing, Acquisition, Car dealership

LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dealer Alchemist , a pioneer in automotive marketing solutions, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of AutoGo (formerly Dealer Venom), a leader in advanced automotive website platforms.

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  • LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dealer Alchemist , a pioneer in automotive marketing solutions, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of AutoGo (formerly Dealer Venom), a leader in advanced automotive website platforms.
  • This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Dealer Alchemist's mission to revolutionize digital advertising in the automotive industry.
  • This combined platform will now be a pivotal offering for Dealer Alchemist and AutoGo clients, promising to elevate their digital presence and operational effectiveness.
  • "This acquisition is a game-changer for Dealer Alchemist and our dealers," said Shean Kirin, CEO of Dealer Alchemist.

Point Predictive Fortifies Auto Dealership Business Line, Inks Deals Bringing on Hundreds of Rooftops

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Intelligence, SAN, Identity theft, Point, Risk management, Family, AI, Employment, Sale, Car dealership

This move marks a significant milestone for Point Predictive, as it solidifies its commitment to revolutionizing the landscape of auto lending fraud prevention.

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  • This move marks a significant milestone for Point Predictive, as it solidifies its commitment to revolutionizing the landscape of auto lending fraud prevention.
  • Tim Grace, CEO of Point Predictive, said, "In harnessing the power of BorrowerCheck, we've witnessed an incredible surge in partnerships with dealers and dealer groups.
  • The momentum we've achieved in signing these deals is a testament to our commitment to providing unparalleled AI solutions.
  • -- Ben Stillwagon, Director of IT at Cavender Auto Family
    "I finally have peace of mind on out-of-state and digital deals with the Point Predictive BorrowerCheck solution that provides confidence within our due diligence process."

Space Auto Announces Launch of Seamless Digital Retailing & Digital Desking Feature for Auto Dealerships

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Digital, Software, CRM, Car dealership

This addition to Space Auto creates a unique link between Digital Retailing and Digital Desking that connects consumer data in real-time to create deals one-to-one between the dealership rep and the car buyer.

Key Points: 
  • This addition to Space Auto creates a unique link between Digital Retailing and Digital Desking that connects consumer data in real-time to create deals one-to-one between the dealership rep and the car buyer.
  • “With the launch of our seamless Digital Retailing and Digital Desking feature this summer, Space Auto will offer a totally unique, powerful software platform to dealers like no other in the retail automotive space,” said Space Auto Founder & CEO Nick Askew.
  • This technology gives the dealer dynamic options to create a great offer while allowing the customer to participate in the process.”
    The Space Auto Digital Desking platform will connect instantly to a customer’s Digital Retailing portal.
  • To learn more about Digital Retailing and Digital Desking and see a demo of Space Auto software products, contact Gray Clark [email protected] or visit www.space.auto .

Mullen Opens Dominican Republic and Caribbean Markets for Commercial EVs

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Cavel, Permanent magnet motor, DNA, CAMPUS, EV, IBN, Sale, EVS, Mullen, Mullen Technologies, Car dealership

BREA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today a vehicle order with Grupo Cavel (“Cavel”) to purchase Mullen CAMPUS EV cargo vans for sale in the Dominican Republic and Caribbean markets via Cavel’s Electric Motors dealerships. Mullen CAMPUS EV cargo vans are currently distributed through Mullen’s retail dealership partner, Randy Marion Automotive Group (“Randy Marion” or “RMA”).

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  • BREA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today a vehicle order with Grupo Cavel (“Cavel”) to purchase Mullen CAMPUS EV cargo vans for sale in the Dominican Republic and Caribbean markets via Cavel’s Electric Motors dealerships.
  • Mullen CAMPUS EV cargo vans are currently distributed through Mullen’s retail dealership partner, Randy Marion Automotive Group (“Randy Marion” or “RMA”).
  • Cavel plans to continue ongoing vehicle orders and will be establishing a sales and service distribution channel for Mullen’s lineup of commercial EVs in the Dominican Republic and Caribbean.
  • “The Mullen EVs establish a new level of quality among commercial vehicles and we are confident they will excel in the Dominican Republic and the broader region.”
    “This is an important relationship for Mullen with a strong partner in Grupo Cavel, opening doors to a new market in the Dominican Republic and Caribbean, where the warm weather also provides a near-perfect operating environment for EVs,” said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive.