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Friday, April 06, 2012
Many business owners don’t link the idea of environmentalism with cost-efficiency; instead they consider going green an expense, seldom looking at long-term savings. Capitol Auto Group is changing those ideas.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Three dealers discuss the causes they hold close to their hearts. While it’s not unusual for dealers to donate to good causes, these three men are giving much more than money, and their efforts are impacting the lives of others in very real and very positive ways.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Tiffany Ford in Hollister, Calif., celebrated its 100-year anniversary in style, hosting several events throughout 2010 and showcasing a different set of Ford vehicles on the showroom floor each month.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Kimberly Long - During one of the worst recessions in the country’s history, many businesses abruptly halted any plans for growth. However, while 2009 may have been a risky year to launch a new dealership, Findlay Automotive Group took the next logical step in growing the company’s footprint by opening their newest store.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Jennifer Murphy - The town of Lake City, S.C., is home to fewer than 7,000 people, and just one year ago, the city was also home to three franchise dealerships. The local Ford dealer closed at the end of 2008, and the local GM and Chrysler franchises were victims of the automakers’ recent bankruptcies.
Friday, December 19, 2008
John Carroll - “When I was approached to consider purchasing the Chevrolet franchise to add to my existing GM lineup,” said Curry, “I was excited about the opportunity because it was just that, an opportunity. By adding Chevrolet, our dealership became a ...
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Kimberly Long - Buying a dealership, even a small one, can be a complicated experience, even for seasoned business owners. Just ask Luis Aliniz, dealer principal of Aztec Chevrolet Pontiac Buick in Beeville, Texas.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
John Carrol - It hasn’t all been smooth sailing. A few years ago, the family bought two area stores and later sold the underperforming Chrysler/Jeep location. Cole chalks it up to experience...
Friday, August 10, 2007
John Carroll - About that time, he picked up a copy of Hispanic Business magazine and read about one of the dealers who had completed the minority dealer development program run by Chrysler.