March 11, 2024

In recent years, the U.S. auto retail sector has seen a growing number of foreign firms and individuals seeking to acquire dealerships here. Meanwhile, U.S. dealership groups are also starting to look across the border for acquisitions. In 2022, firms from Mexico, Canada, Vietnam and Finland, among others, were involved in several California dealership acquisition […]

Delivering a superior service experience is the goal of every business. To achieve this goal, dealers must build a service experience that is both efficient and friendly. Achieving this balance can be difficult, but with the help of some fantastic technology, it’s not impossible. In this article, we will explore the steps necessary to create

In business, as in life, there are some things you can control and others you can’t. However, there are many controllable aspects of your dealership. For example, you can control how you spend your time, allocate your resources, respond to challenges and obstacles, and the suppliers you choose as partners to propel your success. Cycles

Peter Browning is a third-generation dealer. His grandfather, Richard Browning, founder of the Browning Automotive Group, began his automotive career in 1934 when he joined the used car department of C. Stanlee Martin Oldsmobile in Long Beach, CA. Between 1934 and 1960, he worked in all departments, eventually becoming part owner and general manager. In

Congratulations to long-time GLANCDA Board member Pete Smith for being a TIME Dealer of the Year nominee at the recent National Auto Dealer Association meeting in Las Vegas. This honor went out to 50 deserving dealers throughout the country, and Pete represented the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealer Association.

With record-breaking general inflation rates, the specter of significant medical insurance cost increases has been looming over employers and individuals alike. Many dealerships are grappling with medical insurance cost increases that are dramatically higher than what they experienced during the years of COVID-driven cost suppression. It is crucial for dealerships that are facing unaffordable increases

Charles Ma is a seasoned automotive professional with a three-decade-long career in the dynamic world of the automotive industry. He is currently the general manager of Kia of Alhambra, which is a part of Wondries Automotive Group. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated leadership and looks forward to bringing his extensive knowledge and experience to