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Gail Kachadourian Howe
Reporter covering dealership buy-sells and retail for Automotive News
Authors Emailgail.howe@crain.com313-720-7640
Gail Kachadourian Howe is a reporter covering dealership buy-sells, auto retailing and publicly held retailer Penske Automotive Group. She also has experience covering the finance and insurance industry. Howe rejoined Automotive News in 2022 after working as a staff reporter in 2006. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in advertising from Michigan State University.
Latest from Gail Kachadourian Howe
Tekion sells sole dealership to growing auto group
DMS provider Tekion Corp. sold its last remaining dealership to Pedram Amin, owner of United Automotive Group.
Trump presidency may create ‘Roaring ’20s’ era in buy-sell market
Dealership buy-sell industry experts believe Donald Trump's presidential election win will bolster dealership acquisitions in 2025.
2024 Automotive News All-Star: Julie Herrera, IDEA Auto Group
Minority dealer Julie Herrera has grown her Texas-based IDEA Auto Group into one of the largest retail groups in the U.S. and is a 2024 Automotive News All-Star.
Pedens buy three dealerships in Ohio, West Virginia
Thomas and Ashley Peden in October bought three dealerships in Ohio and West Virginia from Dick Nourse.
Illinois dealer offers paid CPR training to staff following employee emergency
Instruction on CPR and automated external defibrillators isn’t mandatory, but staffers say it builds pride and confidence.
Murgado Automotive buys Mercedes-Benz, Ford-Lincoln stores in two states
Since July, Murgado Automotive has purchased two dealerships in California and one in Illinois.
Fred Beans Automotive buys three stores in Pennsylvania
Fred Beans Automotive Group bought one domestic and two import dealerships from Freysinger Automotive.
First-time, small dealers struggle with floorplan loan approvals
Some first-time or small dealers owning fewer than five rooftops have had trouble securing floorplan loans this year.
Penske Automotive net income falls 14% in Q3
Penske Automotive Group Inc.'s third-quarter net income fell in part because of lower equity income from Penske Transportation Solutions.
Penske expands service-scheduling AI pilot nationally
Penske Automotive Group's artificial intelligence platform to improve customer service and increase service and parts revenue is expanding across the auto retailer's dealerships nationwide.
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