ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2019 – Cox Automotive has promoted David Brooks to chief technology officer effective today, reporting to Chief Product Officer Marianne Johnson. He was most recently senior vice president of engineering at Manheim. In his new role, Brooks and his team will be responsible for architecture, enterprise data engineering, emerging technologies, and delivering … Continued
Auto Remarketing, Jan. 29, 2019 — It was the eighth straight year of record certified pre-owned car sales, amid an overall used-car retail market that is still seeing some strength. And while there are signs the used-car market may have peaked from a sales volume perspective, the feeling around last week’s NADA Show 2019 — … Continued
CBT News, Jan. 29, 2019 — Organizations that rely on fleet vehicles are constantly looking for ways to control costs, reduce risks, and maximize the profitability of the vehicles in their possession. From detailing, to fueling, to maintenance, and other logistics, our next guest is here to provide some fleet service solutions. Joining CBT News’ … Continued
Automotive News, Jan. 28, 2019 — In many ways, on both the new- and used-vehicle side of the automotive market, 2019 is starting much like 2018 did. The economy, for the most part, is humming along, and sales of cars and trucks have been solid. But like last year, analysts warn that what has gone … Continued
ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2019 – According to a forecast released today by Cox Automotive, auto sales volume in January is expected to increase slightly – less than 1 percent – from January 2018. The sales pace, however, is expected to fall modestly to 17.0 million units, a decrease from December’s strong 17.7 million level. Although … Continued
(L-R) Katelyn Demarse, Sandy Schwartz and Gail Miller ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2019 – Cox Automotive presented its annual Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award to Gail Miller, owner and chairman of Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. This honor is awarded to women who demonstrate business leadership and community advocacy, as well as a … Continued
Lithia Motors Inc. dealership recognized for initiatives reducing their environmental footprint ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2019 – Cox Automotive presented its annual Leader in Sustainability Award to BMW of Ramsey, a Lithia Motors Inc. dealership in Ramsey, New Jersey. The Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability Award recognizes a dealership for outstanding in-dealership sustainability programs related to … Continued
Automotive News TV, Jan. 25, 2019 — At NADA 2019, Jennifer Vuong and Tom Worobec, with Automotive News TV, cover the Retail Brand Scorecards. Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for Cox Automotive, and Jason Stein, publisher of Automotive News, debuted the new Retail Brand Scorecards Study at the Automotive News Retail Forum at NADA. This annual … Continued
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2019 – As auto dealers from across the country gather in San Francisco for the annual NADA convention, top honors were given to Ford and Mercedes-Benz in the non-luxury and luxury categories, respectively, in a new study released today. The comprehensive study measures and compares core brand attributes that most impact … Continued
Automotive News, Jan. 24, 2019 — Ford and Mercedes-Benz scored the highest in their class in a Cox Automotive analysis of the benefits brought to dealers by their brands. Ford tallied four A’s and two A-minuses and collected enough bonus points to outrank Toyota at the top of the nonluxury ranking. The only blemish for … Continued