Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to note the opening of temporary channels at the port  The Port of Baltimore is the busiest in America for shipments of cars. And the deadly accident that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge wil

Deacon Jones Purchases First Luxury Import Brand Deacon Jones Automotive recently acquired Sale Auto Mall Stores, located in Kinston, NC. This move marks a significant expansion for Deacon Jones Automotive, based in Smithfield, NC, to solidify its po

The owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans is battling for ownership of a Mississippi dealership she claims was sabotage by Nissan and rival dealer. In a detailed story from the The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate, the issues resolves a

Dealer Magazine had the privilege of talking with Gary Gilchrist, the 2024 chairman for the National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA). Gilchrist is president of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. in Tacoma, WA, a family-owned dealership that

While happy that the Biden Administration relaxed tailpipe limits, a group representing over 5,000 dealerships reiterated a more realistic goal is needed when it comes to the sale of electric vehicles (EV). Announced on March 20 by the federal Enviro

Stellantis reached a deal on March 19 with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on emissions aligned with the state’s efforts to combat climate change. Under the agreement, the maker of Chryslers and Jeeps will comply with California’

A recent survey found dealers more optimistic than they were at the end of last year—but are still worried about major economic headwinds consumers are facing. The recently released Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) resulted in a score

In the latest sign of slowing electric vehicle market, Fisker announced on March 18 that it  pause production for six weeks as looks to raise more money to stay in business. In a press statement, the company wrote that the pause on the assembly line

As we look to tell the stories about people and the products that support auto dealerships, Digital Dealer is shining the spotlight on companies that help dealers do their job more effectively. We recently interviewed Bob Gower reflects on his four d