Cal-Tex Makes Executive Management Changes
Schertz, Texas - Cal-Tex Protective Coatings promoted Tim Akard to vice president of sales. A 35-year industry veteran, Akard is a former Ford dealer, and served on the Ford National Dealer Council, and his experience includes serving on the Board of Directors for the Texas Auto Dealers Association. He began his career with Ford Motor Credit, and has additional experience with the design and administration of self-insured and reinsured products and services for franchised car dealers.
Cal-Tex also announced that Gary Osborn, co-founder and director, will be taking on the position of executive vice president of revenue development. He will be working on the development of new programs and products for Cal-Tex, as well as opportunities in the overseas markets. He will also be looking for strategic partners for the creation of relevant bundled products, in addition to pursuing acquisition opportunities.
More Industry
Kia Closes Out Summer With a Bang
Its U.S. subsidiary broke multiple records in August, in part due to a surge of demand for hybrids models.
Read More →
Indiana Dealership Changes Hands
A 30-year-old Ford dealership in Indiana has a new owner and will soon be undergoing renovations to meet manufacturer requirements.
Read More →
Texas Dealership No Longer in the Family
The Ford store, a longtime cornerstone of the Houston market, is now part of one of the fastest-growing U.S. auto groups.
Read More →
Genesis Grows California Presence
The Cardinale Automotive Group opened its third Genesis rooftop in the Golden State, Genesis of San Bruno, a stand-alone dealership serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read More →
August Auto Sales a Mixed Bag
An early forecast shows strong business despite consumer hurdles, and hybrids are a big piece of their affordability coping strategy.
Read More →
EV Market Humming Along
July sales show steady growth as the segment stabilizes from last year’s artificial surge following pullback of federal support.
Read More →
Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Stabilize
Auto loans are a main driver of nonmortgage consumer debt, but delinquency rates stabilized in the second quarter across all credit risk tiers.
Read More →
EV Sales Recover in Q2
The EV sales roller coaster continues as numbers show improvement, but industry experts predict a year-over-year third-quarter decline and fourth-quarter jump.
Read More →
The Cheapest Hybrids to Fuel
The powertrain is increasing in popularity, in no small part due to its fuel economy. A new report lists the most efficient hybrids on the market.
Read More →
Hybrids and SUVs Gaining Ground
The most recent Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch found that only two nonluxury brands increased in shopper consideration, buoyed by their hybrid and SUV offerings.
Read More →