Amy Wilson
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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BMW launches U.S. subscription pilot
BMW, joining the list of automakers exploring the business case for vehicle subscription services, will launch its first pilot program in the United States at a Sonic Automotive store in Nashville. → Read More
Mercedes tries gaming events, pop-up stories
Mercedes-Benz is tapping gaming events and pop-up shops to find new customers as it prepares for business to move increasingly online and to new types of vehicles. → Read More
What's the succession plan at AutoNation?
A series of high-level executive departures at AutoNation -- highlighted by COO Bill Berman's abrupt departure last week -- has raised questions about the succession plan for CEO Mike Jackson, 68. → Read More
AutoNation eases recall policy over Takata airbags
AutoNation is changing one of the key tenets of its policy not to sell any vehicle with an open recall. The retailer now will allow some recalled vehicles to go to wholesale auction if lack of replacement parts causes lengthy repair times. → Read More
Mercedes helps dealers weather Takata recalls
Mercedes-Benz USA will pay dealers as much as $1,775 per month for new and used vehicles with recalled Takata airbags that are stuck in their inventory under a stop-sale order. → Read More
AutoNation changes recall policy to allow some auctions
AutoNation is changing one of the key tenets of its policy not to sell any vehicle with an open recall. The retailer now will allow some recalled vehicles to go to wholesale auction if lack of replacement parts causes lengthy repair times. → Read More
Porsche Macans grounded at ports get CARB approval, head to dealerships
After weeks of waiting, Porsche Cars North America on Monday received certification of its 2017 Macan from the California Air Resources Board. → Read More
Porsche Macan grounded in 13 CARB states
A CARB certification slowdown has frozen shipments of 2017 model Porsche Macans bound for 13 states. The slowdown is part of the fallout from the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal. → Read More
Tough competition for talent driving wage growth in dealerships
The dealership labor market is tightening as retailers hire additional employees and pay them more, the annual NADA Data report shows. The trend adds to the pressure dealers face to come up with better ways to recruit and retain talent. → Read More
Porsche to revamp loaner program as fix for diesel Cayennes prepped
A revamped vehicle loaner program will help Porsche dealers when it comes time for the automaker to make fixes on diesel-powered Cayennes in the hands of customers. → Read More
Penske says punching problems can be solved
Punching cars creates headaches for dealerships and customers, Penske Automotive Group Chairman Roger Penske says. But it's a problem that can be solved, Penske told the Automotive News Retail Forum at the Encore Las Vegas Thursday. → Read More
Porsche to roll out 4-cylinder Macan for U.S.
Porsche's four-cylinder Macan crossover is coming to the U.S. this summer. Nearly two years after the nameplate's introduction, stocks of the Macan are becoming more plentiful. → Read More
Copy our apprentice program, says Mac Haik group
Houston's Mac Haik group wants the industry to copy its successful technician apprenticeship program, and end the poaching that plagues dealerships and drives up costs. → Read More
Mercedes: U.S. is key market for updated SL
The freshened Mercedes-Benz SL will face its biggest test in the U.S. market, which accounts for about half of global sales. → Read More
AutoNation ads will tout recall policy
AutoNation is launching a $10 million ad campaign on March 2 which aims to differentiate the retailer's brand by touting its connection to breast cancer research. It also, for the first time, advertises its pledge to sell no cars with open recalls. → Read More
Mercedes expects V-6 SL to stabilize roadster's sales
Mercedes-Benz expects its six-cylinder SL, freshened for the 2017 model year, to help stabilize the iconic roadster's sales in a segment that still hasn't recovered from volume lost during the Great Recession. → Read More
Online paperwork stymies AutoNation
AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson says the rollout of electronic documentation to the retailer's online storefront will be delayed, probably until 2017. It's the second delay. The retailer had originally expected documentation to be market ready by the end of 2015. → Read More
Asbury to close biggest used-only store
Asbury will close its largest Q auto used-only store, and 2016 is the decision year for Asbury to decide whether to continue the stand-alone used-vehicle venture. It must prove this year that it can generate an attractive return on investment, Asbury's CEO says. → Read More
Mercedes-Benz gives early look at C-class convertible
Mercedes-Benz is giving a sneak peek of the C-class convertible it will unveil at the Geneva auto show in March. It is the first time Mercedes has offered a convertible variant in the C class family. → Read More
Lower-priced Sprinter van targets plumbers, electricians
Mercedes-Benz Vans USA is introducing a new, lower-priced Sprinter commercial van model in a bid to win over more plumbers, electricians and other tradespeople. → Read More