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40 Under 40 Honoree: Donald Kemp | Stowasser Buick GMC
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (245+ words) CBT News Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick caught up with Donald Wallace Kemp, General Sales Manager at Stowasser Buick GMC and a recipient of CBT News" 2025 40 Under 40 award, which honors rising talent and outstanding achievements among today"s retail automotive professionals. Kemp…...
NADA's Mike Stanton, VADA's Don Hall warn franchise dealers to brace for legal fight following Scout Motors decision
2+ week, 1+ day ago (447+ words) Colorado's approval of Scout Motors' dealer license is sending ripples well beyond the state, putting franchise dealers nationwide on high alert. On today's special episode of Inside Automotive, NADA CEO and President, Mike Stanton, and Virginia Auto Dealers Association CEO…...
Tim Jackson weighs in on Colorado’s Scout Motors dealer license ruling
2+ week, 2+ day ago (276+ words) Many outside the retail automotive space argue that a direct-sales model benefits consumers. Jackson strongly agrees, emphasizing that the franchise system remains the most practical and consumer-friendly distribution model in the U.S. "This is the kind of incident that demonstrates the…...
CADA’s Tim Jackson weighs in on Colorado’s Scout Motors dealer license ruling
2+ week, 2+ day ago (276+ words) Many outside the retail automotive space argue that a direct-sales model benefits consumers. Jackson strongly agrees, emphasizing that the franchise system remains the most practical and consumer-friendly distribution model in the U.S. "This is the kind of incident that demonstrates the…...
40 Under 40 Honoree: Vaughn Roten | Garber Ford Bay City
3+ week, 2+ day ago (431+ words) When Garber Ford Bay City underwent a major rebuild last year, Sales Manager Vaughn Roten played a pivotal role in achieving nearly 200% year-over-year growth. This accomplishment marks the latest milestone in a career that began unexpectedly when he transitioned from…...
Payne Auto Group expands with acquisition of Team Chevrolet-GMC
4+ week, 2+ day ago (222+ words) Payne Auto Group has expanded its South Texas footprint with the purchase of Team Chevrolet-GMC in Alice from Mike Terry Auto Group and Steven Jackson of Jackson Automotive Group. The store will continue operating at its current location under its…...
40 Under 40 Honoree: Steve Smith | AutoNation Acura Hunt Valley
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (304+ words) We're excited to celebrate Steve Smith, sales advisor at AutoNation Acura Hunt Valley, as a distinguished honoree of CBT News' 40 Under 40 awards. This recognition highlights the top retail automotive professionals who demonstrate remarkable leadership, unwavering passion and outstanding achievements. Smith's…...
Jonathan Smoke named Cox Automotive Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (697+ words) ATLANTA, Nov. 11, 2025Cox Automotive announced today that Jonathan Smoke has been named executive vice president and chief strategy officer, effective Nov. 10, 2025. Smoke will succeed Amy Mills, who will be departing at the end of the year, following the announcement in July…...
Nick Saban's Dream Motor Group to acquire Toyota-Lexus of Montgomery
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (350+ words) On the Dash: Dream Motor Group will acquire Toyota-Lexus of Montgomery in November 2025, marking its first Toyota and Lexus stores. The franchises retail roughly 4,500 vehicles annually, with key staff remaining in place throughout'the transition. The acquisition expands Dream Motor's luxury…...
Pink Corvette Stingray pace car to highlight "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" campaign
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (416+ words) Chevrolet is showing its support in the continued fight against breast cancer with the return of a specially-themed pink Corvette Stingray that will serve as the official pace vehicle for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series races at Talladega Superspeedway and…...