Hurricane Dorian prompts storm prep, threatens sales in Florida

Hurricane Dorian prompts storm prep, threatens sales in Florida https://ift.tt/32jvshd

The lilfe-threatening Category 5 storm isn't expected to hit the Florida coast until late Monday or early Tuesday, though around-the-clock news coverage prompted area car dealers to begin preparations on Thursday.

Dealers across southeast brace as Hurricane Dorian nears

Dealers across southeast brace as Hurricane Dorian nears https://ift.tt/2MOSx7V

In Florida, where it's more common to see a hurricane season with a storm than without one, CarMax closed ten stores while AutoNation said its stories would remain open Saturday and Sunday as Dorian, a Category 4 storm, approaches.

August sales gain threatened by Dorian

August sales gain threatened by Dorian https://ift.tt/2ZsYZYI

Dorian could take a bite out of the month's U.S. auto sales, which were projected to rise in part due to the holiday weekend. Labor Day weekend sales count toward August results.

Florida dealers brace as Hurricane Dorian approaches

Florida dealers brace as Hurricane Dorian approaches https://ift.tt/2ZvGD8Z

Earl Stewart, whose Earl Stewart Toyota is but 1,000 yards from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, reflected the experience of a state where it's more common to see a Hurricane season with a storm than without one. AutoNation and CarMax are monitoring the situation closely.

Tesla gets exemption from China?s 10 percent tax on car sales

Tesla gets exemption from China?s 10 percent tax on car sales https://ift.tt/2ZyqnzW

The exemption, which previously applied only to domestic makers of electric vehicles, affects all Tesla models sold in China, the nation’s industry ministry said.

Lithia buys Pa. Honda store from troubled dealership group

Lithia buys Pa. Honda store from troubled dealership group https://ift.tt/2PjnWkO

Lithia Motors says its acquisition of Hazleton Honda in Hazle Township, Pa., gives it a presence in eastern Pennsylvania, helping connect its stores in western Pennsylvania with dealerships in New York and New Jersey.