Archive for April, 2009

30 April

AutoNation shares hit two-year high amid automaker turmoil (at bizjournals.com)

30 April

Copart to Sponsor Germain Racing’s No. 30 Tundra in Six NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Races (Business Wire)

FAIRFIELD, Calif.—-Copart, Inc. , a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that the company is the primary sponsor of the No. 30 Copart Tundra driven by Todd Bodine for six NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.

30 April

Lithia Motors profit rises on asset sales (AP)

Lithia Motors Inc., which operates franchise auto dealerships, said Wednesday that it rebounded to a profit in the first quarter but revenue plunged 30 percent as fewer people bought new and used cars.

30 April

Atlanta city attorney steps down (at bizjournals.com)

30 April

Lithia Motors Reports First Quarter 2009 Results (Business Wire)

MEDFORD, Ore.—-Lithia Motors, Inc. announced today that net income from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2009 was $0.2 million or one cent per diluted share, the same as prior year.

30 April

Asbury Automotive Group Names Elizabeth B. Chandler Vice President and General Counsel (PR Newswire)

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that Elizabeth Brannen Chandler has been named Vice President and General Counsel, effective May 13, 2009.

30 April

Asbury Automotive shares jump on earnings (AP)

Shares of Asbury Automotive Group Inc. soared Wednesday, after the automotive retailer reported a steep drop in first-quarter profit, but still managed to beat Wall Street predictions.

30 April

Asbury Automotive Q1 net income dives (at bizjournals.com)

30 April

Asbury Automotive Group Reports First Quarter Income from Continuing Operations of $0.07 per Diluted Share (PR Newswire)

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

30 April

Options: Call-Selling in CarMax (at TheStreet.com)