TSLA354.380-3.07%
GM79.780-0.86%
F12.275-0.105%
RIVN15.1350.345%
CYD32.4600.02%
HMC32.145-0.345%
TM185.850-2.45%
CVNA63.9403.47%
PAG203.635-3.585%
LAD299.595-3.475%
AN158.850-2.51%
GPI240.720-1.51%
ABG177.820-1.86%
SAH61.140-1.31%
TSLA354.380-3.07%
GM79.780-0.86%
F12.275-0.105%
RIVN15.1350.345%
CYD32.4600.02%
HMC32.145-0.345%
TM185.850-2.45%
CVNA63.9403.47%
PAG203.635-3.585%
LAD299.595-3.475%
AN158.850-2.51%
GPI240.720-1.51%
ABG177.820-1.86%
SAH61.140-1.31%
TSLA354.380-3.07%
GM79.780-0.86%
F12.275-0.105%
RIVN15.1350.345%
CYD32.4600.02%
HMC32.145-0.345%
TM185.850-2.45%
CVNA63.9403.47%
PAG203.635-3.585%
LAD299.595-3.475%
AN158.850-2.51%
GPI240.720-1.51%
ABG177.820-1.86%
SAH61.140-1.31%


Discover strategies and insights for building stronger dealership teams, improving operations, and leading with impact. This category highlights best practices from top-performing managers and executives in the automotive space—covering everything from organizational culture and employee retention to succession planning and executive decision-making.

Management & Leadership

Management & Leadership

From car salesman to mega-dealer: Cuban-born Mario Murgado’s journey to unparalleled success

- June 22, 2023
On today’s Executive Profile, we visited Mario Murgado, President and CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, at his brand new, state-of-the-art Cadillac dealership in Miami, Florida. Like many Cuban immigrants seeking...
Management & Leadership

How to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for female and minority car shoppers

- June 19, 2023
The automotive­ industry is predominantly controlled by a particular de­mographic: white and male. Unfortunately, this has cre­ated an intimidating or even unwe­lcoming environment for female and minority­ car shoppers.   To...
If you don't innovate, you’ll almost certainly be left behind. Many of the mighty have fallen and not lived to tell the tale.
Management & Leadership

To innovate or procrastinate — That is the question

- June 15, 2023
It may sound like heresy, but Henry Ford was a procrastinator. “I need a faster horse.” That was the consumer mantra when the early automobile market was still elite. People didn’t...
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Management & Leadership

Driving Pride: LGBTQ+ inclusion within the automotive industry — Cheryl Thompson

- June 14, 2023
The month of June is recognized as Pride Month, a celebration and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community. In recent years, there has been growth in acknowledging the importance of diversity,...
Gary Barbera, owner of Barbera Autoland
Management & Leadership

Dealer Gary Barbera takes a gamble on providing ‘casino-like’ buying experiences

- June 8, 2023
While dealers have experienced incredible growth, consumer demand is primarily driving those figures. On today's edition of Inside Automotive, Gary Barbera, founder of Barbera's Autoland, discusses his company's market and operational...
Today on Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome Sutherlin Automotive CEO, Brett Sutherlin, to tell us about the group's latest deals.
Management & Leadership

View from the top: How dealer Brett Sutherlin is leading his group to long-term success

- May 31, 2023
As our M&A experts have reported, public transactions have slowed, but the private market is still very active, especially for Sutherlin Automotive. Recently, the group sold three of its  dealerships...
Ginny Bowden, dealer principle of the world's oldest Chevrolet store, joins Inside Automotive to discuss the West Virginia car business
Management & Leadership

Behind the success of the world’s longest-running Chevrolet dealer — Ginny Bowden | McClinton Chevrolet

- May 30, 2023
McClinton Chevrolet of West Virginia is the world’s oldest Chevrolet store with over 100 years of business. Since its founding 1915, it has remained in the ownership of the McClintons,...
Chief Operating Officer of Hire Heroes USA, Ross Dickman, discusses the importance and benefits of recruiting veterans and their spouses.
Management & Leadership

Why your car dealership should consider recruiting veterans — Ross Dickman | Hire Heroes USA

- May 29, 2023
In honor of Memorial Day this year, we want to celebrate, honor and also highlight an organization that is helping America’s heroes daily. Hire Heroes USA is a non-profit organization...
Hiers lifetime warranty
Management & Leadership

The surprising way Boniface Hiers Auto Group doubled its service revenue

- May 16, 2023
Customer retention has increasingly become more critical and a more prominent factor when contributing to the success of dealerships today. With more options available to their customers, Boniface Hiers began...
Your dealership’s data is key to navigating through challenges and driving sustainable success and long-term profitability.
Management & Leadership

Shifting Focus: Making your dealership’s data work for you

- May 11, 2023
In today's rapidly evolving automotive retail industry, adapting to challenges is crucial for dealerships to stay ahead of the competition. Your dealership’s data is key to navigating through those challenges...


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