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CarLotz expanding HQ in Richmond, adding 192 jobs
Consignment vehicle business to move to Scott's Addition area
CarLotz, the nation’s largest consignment-to-retail used vehicle business, plans to expand its headquarters in the city of Richmond, creating 192 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. To accommodate recent growth,
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Checkered Flag Auto Group acquires Newport News dealership
Purchase marks Virginia Beach-based auto retailer's entry into U.S. auto brands
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Virginia Beach-based Checkered Flag Auto Group announced Tuesday that it has purchased the Pomoco Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat dealership in Newport News. The acquisition is the
Volkswagen Group of America pulls ‘shocking’ April Fools’ prank
Herndon-based car company falsely claimed it was rebranding as Voltswagen
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Calling it a “public declaration” of its priority on electric vehicles, Herndon-based Volkswagen Group of America Inc. unveiled a new company name, Voltswagen of America, accompanied by new branding, in
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Stockholders approve CarLotz merger
Merger with Miami-based acquisition company scheduled for Jan. 22
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CarLotz Inc., the Chesterfield County-based consignment dealer of used cars, announced Friday that stockholders had given it the requisite approval to complete a proposed merger with Miami-based special purpose acquisition
Auto component supplier announces $4.6M Strasburg expansion
International Automotive Components Group to create 47 jobs
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Automotive components and systems supplier International Automotive Components Group (IAC Group) will invest $4.6 million to expand its Strasburg operations and add auto component lines and products to its existing
Volvo electric trucks to be produced at NRV plant in early 2021
Heavy-duty VNR truck produces no tailpipe emissions
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Volvo Trucks North America’s plant in Pulaski County will manufacture its new battery-powered VNR Electric truck model starting early next year, the company announced Thursday. The largest Volvo truck plant
Audi of America names SVP, chief marketing officer
Tara Rush promoted at Herndon-based premium automotive company
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Herndon-based premium auto manufacturer Audi of America announced Wednesday it has promoted Tara Rush as senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective Dec. 1. Rush currently serves as Audi
CarLotz names chief commercial officer, general counsel
Becca Polak joins Chesterfield County-based consignment dealer of used cars
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Chesterfield County-based CarLotz Inc., a consignment dealer of used cars, announced Tuesday it has hired Becca Polak as the company’s inaugural chief commercial officer and general counsel, effective Oct. 30.
Volkswagen Group of America deepens its Fairfax roots
Auto manufacturing giant to build new North American HQ in Reston Town Center
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Automobile manufacturing giant Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG) announced Tuesday it has chosen to keep its headquarters in Fairfax County — signing a 20-year
Herndon automotive tech company hires Google exec as CEO
Peter Leto was Google's head of industry for automotive retail sales.
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Herndon-based automotive tech and consulting company Foundation Direct has named Peter Leto as CEO, the company announced Monday. Leto previously worked as head of industry for Google LLC’s Automotive Retail