Robin P. Pate

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the news that Ralph Skinner passed away unexpectedly this weekend. To know Ralph was to love Ralph! He was dedicated to the Farragut Baseball program and its success for years. Ralph was a man of faith and is home with the Lord.

On Sunday August 16, the leaders of automotive excellence will come together for one of our industry’s most iconic events. Join the Dave Cantin Group (DCG), the only M&A sponsor of the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, at the Alvarado Building Hospitality Patio #142, right next to the Awards Ramp. Take in stunning views of the winning vehicles as they make their way across the ramp, enjoy DCG hospitality, connect with clients, friends, and the best people in automotive. Come for the cars. Stay for the connections. We can’t wait to see you at Pebble Beach! #DaveCantinGroup #AutomotiveMA #AutomotiveRetail #DealerPrincipal #DealerMA #AutomotiveNews #DealershipStrategy #PebbleBeach2026

Ted Turner, the billionaire media entrepreneur and philanthropist who launched the 24-hour cable TV news revolution when he founded CNN in 1980, has died. He was 87. cnn.it/4d7tcQ2

The lineup is official: Nelly (@Nelly_Mo), Fat Joe (@fatjoe), and Rev Run (@RevRunWisdom) are taking the stage at DCG's 2026 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) celebration event! This year’s headliner, Nelly, whose chart-topping hits “Country Grammar,” “Hot in Herre,” and “Dilemma” helped bring hip-hop into the mainstream, will deliver what promises to be one of the most talked-about performances at NADA. “The vision for this year’s event is bigger than the Dave Cantin Group. We are bringing together influential people from across the industry to celebrate our collective success and to honor the resiliency of the greatest industry in the world,” said Dave Cantin, CEO of Dave Cantin Group. “The format and the talent are both very intentional. The large venue with tables allows us to extend invites to entire organizations who can bring their guests to share in the experience, said Brian I. Gordon, President of Dave Cantin Group.” He continued, “our talent is universally known, and their music is the kind that gets people up to sing along as if it were a room of 1,500 close friends.” Event Details: Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Private Invite Only Time: 9:00 p.m. until the early morning Venue: LIV Las Vegas Nightclub at the Fontainebleau Hotel (@livnightclublv) To request a VIP invitation or inquire about an exclusive table, reach out to your DCG contact or email [email protected]. #DaveCantinGroup #NADA2026 #Nelly #FatJoe #RevRun #LIVLasVegas

Came across this insane chart plotting auto brands by quality and affordability: And there are definitely some surprises imo. But tell me what you think—would your breakdown look similar?

DCG is Taking Over Vegas for NADA 2026! Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 5th as Dave Cantin Group brings the largest-ever “Celebration for the Industry” to LIV Nightclub at the Fontainebleau, Las Vegas. With over 1,500 guests expected, this private, invite-only event will be the hottest event of NADA Week, where automotive's most influential leaders gather to celebrate the strength and resilience of our industry. In 2025, we rocked NOLA with Third Eye Blind. In 2026? Even bigger. The event is private, invite-only so reach out to your best DCG contact to get on the VIP waitlist. 🔗 Watch the trailer and learn more about the event. davecantingroup.com/nada-liv… #NADA2026 #DaveCantinGroup

DCG is excited to attend the Automotive News 100 Leading Women Awards Gala at The Henry Autograph Collection in Dearborn, Michigan. DCG’s VP of Marketing, @robinppate, will be in attendance to celebrate the women driving progress and innovation in the retail automotive industry. The event will also feature a keynote from @melissaforz, speaker and YouTube host, who will share insights on leadership and empowerment. We look forward to connecting with peers who share our commitment to shaping the future of the automotive industry. #DaveCantinGroup