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Tariff chaos sends some drivers racing to buy, while others pump the brakes
Scott Kunes, COO of Kunes Auto and RV Group, discusses tariffs with NPR. Read more about Scott's insights.
4/10/2025
RV CONVERSATION OF THE WEEK – RV Price Hikes – Tariffs
To help us better understand, our guest today is Mike Coyle, COO of Kunes Auto & RV Group's RV Division. Kunes has 12 RV dealerships across the Midwest with inventory spanning major brands.
4/8/2025
Fraudsters Are Getting Smarter – So Are Dealers
“There are a lot of different ways these criminals are coming in and trying to take advantage of us,” Kunes says during a “How Top Dealers are Crushing Fraud” panel at the recent NADA Show. “It was very important for us to find a solution we could integrate easily.”
2/28/2025
How to Protect Vehicles In Winter Weather
Scott Kunes, COO of Kunes Auto and RV Group, spoke about how drivers can protect their vehicles during the winter months on a recent segment of FOX Weather.
1/26/2025
Trump wants to roll back Biden's EV push: here is how it would affect consumers
"The EV tax credit was intended to make electric vehicles more affordable for the average consumer and they have," said Scott Kunes, COO for Kunes Auto & RV Group. "We've seen EV sales and leases increase significantly as a direct result of the federal tax incentives. Their repeal would once again put those vehicles out of reach for the average consumer."
12/19/2024
Kunes Auto & RV Group Partners with Treehouse to Provide Seamless Home EV Charging Solutions
"Partnering with Treehouse allows us to deliver a hassle-free EV ownership experience for our customers," said Scott Kunes, chief operating officer at Kunes Auto Group. "Their seamless home charging solutions remove barriers and make transitioning to electric vehicles more accessible and smoother than ever for our customers across the Midwest."
12/10/2024
Kunes Auto & RV Group Expands RV Presence with Acquisition of Historic Wisconsin RV World
"We are honored to continue the legacy that Wisconsin RV World has built over eight decades of family ownership," said Ron Baker, COO of the RV Division at Kunes Auto & RV Group. "Their commitment to customer service and family values perfectly aligns with our own mission and the initiatives we've launched to enhance the RV ownership experience."
12/6/2024
How Trump's return to the White House could impact the auto industry
Scott Kunes, COO of Kunes Auto Group, told FOX Business in an interview that dealers like him are excited to see what's coming down the pike in the next administration, particularly surrounding EVs and Trump's platform of deregulation.
11/18/2024
Staffing cuts, more used cars: How Stellantis dealers are surviving a dismal sales year
The Detroit News **BEHIND PAY WALL**
10/11/2024
6 Times Being Frugal Can Backfire for Car Owners
Scott Kunes, COO at Kunes Auto Group finds that car buyers trying to be frugal often learn the hard way that, indeed, you get what you pay for. A very cheap car is quite likely not in very good shape. And that will cost you in time.
8/4/2024
Dealerships Face Mounting Electric Vehicle Inventory Problems
Scott Kunes, the COO of Kunes Auto and RV Group, which operates several dealerships in the Midwest, recently stated, "We have turned away EV inventory... we need to ensure that we have a good turn on it." Automakers, on the other hand, have been pushing for increased inventory levels, yet many dealers are hesitant. Some have even begun refusing additional allocations of electric vehicles as they grapple with overstocked lots filled with models that simply aren’t moving.
7/25/2024
Kunes Auto & RV Group Launches Delavan Holdings, Taps Key New Hire as Human Resources Lead
Dan Haave joined the team as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Delavan Holdings, where he will oversee all human resources aspects of the organization including talent acquisition, talent management, development and learning, employee relations, compensation and benefits.
7/9/2024
Ford Dealers Don’t Have To Spend Millions To Sell EVs Anymore
Scott Kunes, COO of a Midwest dealer group that sells Ford vehicles among several other brands, was one of the 1,400 dealers who joined the program. He had concerns about EV demand, though, so his group only made the investment for their two largest Ford locations in Wisconsin and Illinois.
“The dealers have been kind of screaming from the sidelines for a while here that the EV demand is just not there,” Kunes said. While he’s glad Ford took the step they did, “it’s still a little bit too late.”
6/17/2024
Kunes' Camp Critical Program Keeps RVs on the Road Until Minor Repair Parts are Ready, Schedule is Open
RV Business, May/ June 2024 pg. 62-63
6/4/2024
9 Cars To Stay Away From In Retirement
Go Banking Rates
6/1/2024
Now Hiring: Wisconsin-based Kunes automotive group expands workforce
Spectrum News 1
5/27/2024
Discounts on year-old vehicles have more than doubled
NBC News
5/25/2024
Kunes Auto & RV Group Celebrates World Class Technician, Invests in Technician and Staff Training with WATDA Sponsorship, AED Defibrillator Installations
PR Newswire
5/22/2024
NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt
NBC
5/14/2024
Kunes Auto Group wins 3 Addy Awards
5/1/2024
Thanks to Bango for starring in one of our award-winning commercials this year! Our video team had the honor of delivering his copy of the award to him. "Bango's New Motorhome" was one of three American Advertising Awards (Addys) won by our Creative Team this year, totaling 7 since 2018. Congratulations to our Creative Director, Matt McGuinness, his crew Evan Ferguson and Noah Orme, and Bango for now being an award-winning actor!
How The EV ‘Revolution’ Came Off The Tracks At Kunes Dealerships
Forbes
4/30/2024
Price competition between dealers ramps up
Auto Finance News
4/17/2024
Kunes Auto Group of Macomb celebrates body shop renovation
Muddy River News
4/6/2024
Kunes Country Ford Awarded for Customer Service and Satisfaction
PR Newswire
4/4/2024
Finley GMC acquired by Kunes, dealership owner retires
Beloit Daily News
4/3/2024
Kunes Auto & RV Group Strengths Presence in Wisconsin with New Store Acquisition
PR Newswire
3/29/2024
As Hybrids Gain Popularity, Skeptics Ask if They Are Sufficiently Green
Wall Street Journal
2/21/2024
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Car payments too high? How to lower your car payment
Wealthy Single Mommy
2/20/2024
Biden admin. slows push on EPA plans for automakers to cut back on car emissions
NBC Nightly News
2/19/2024
Kunes RV Division Unveils Innovative Customer-Centric Initiatives for 2024
Modern Campground
1/27/2024
Kunes RV in Wis. Launches Customer-Centric Initiatives for ’24
RV Business
1/23/2024
Kunes RV Division Launches Groundbreaking Customer-Centric Initiatives for 2024
PR Newswire
1/23/2024
Analysts expect US EV sales to temper in 2024
Tech Brew
1/3/24
Kunes Auto Group Partners with Vantage Mobility to Serve Diverse Needs
New partnership offers more opportunities for car buyers 12/6/23
Racing to Feed Families - 280,000 Meals Delivered!
Kunes races to Trade in Hunger (with video) 11/30/23
Gas prices are down as U.S. oil production is back up to record levels
NBC Nightly News 11/29/23
Biden’s electric vehicle push speeds past market demand; dealerships at loss, taxpayers paying costs
The Washington Times 11/24/2023
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Three Kunes RV Stores Win 2023 Flying W Award: Excellence in RV Sales & Service
Winnebago News 11/13/2023
Two Kunes Auto Group Stores Honored as 2023 'Best Dealerships to Work For'
PR Newswire 11/2/2023
New-vehicle sales jump YoY in Q3 despite high rates Q3 sales expected to surpass 3.9M units
Auto Finance News 9/28/2023
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NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt
NBC 9/22/2023
These are the GM and Stellantis parts centers affected by new UAW strikes
The Detroit News 9/22/2023
UAW Strike Expands Across 20 States
NBC News 9/22/2023
Introducing the Second Annual Champions of Charity (Page 15)
AutoSuccess 9/22/2023
How will the UAW strike impact the car market?
NEWSNATION 9/20/2023
US auto strike, if stretched, can push up car prices when inventories run thin
Bizz Buzz 9/20/2023
Navigating the UAW strikes: A guide for dealers on effective customer communication
CBT Automotive Network 9/19/2023
Targeted UAW strike takes aim at Big 3 automakers
Good Morning America 9/18/2023
Technical Training Day
Give Me Ten 9/18/2023
Buying a car? What the UAW strike means – and doesn’t mean – for auto sale
Yahoo Finance 9/16/2023
Buying a car? What the UAW strike means – and doesn’t mean – for auto sales
CNN 9/16/2023
UAW strike’s impact on car prices could be felt by drivers for years – and the entire buying process faces major delays
The U.S. Sun 9/15/2023
UAW strike’s impact on car prices could be felt by drivers for years – and the entire buying process faces major delays
The Messenger Business 9/15/2023
Consumer confidence in the auto industry is at an ‘all-time low’: Scott Kunes
Fox Business News 9/14/2023
Iron Faith Live Cook-Off returns to Faith Christian School on Oct. 21
Lake Geneva Regional News 9/13/2023
Tesla won't kill car dealerships, but it will force them to change
Insider 8/25/2023
EVs are running out of customers — and some dealers don't want them anymore
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8/23/2023
Kunes acquires Greenfield auto dealership
Milwaukee Business News 8/22/2023
Announcing the 2023 Champions of Charity Honorees
AutoSuccess 8/18/2023
The 7 Best Car Vacuums of 2022
Better Homes & Gardens 8/2/2023
Best Auto Loan Rates and Lenders of 2022
US News & World Report 7/27/2023
Should You But Out Your Car Lease in the Current Auto Market?
"GOBankingRates
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7/21/2023
Auto Sales Defy Gloomy Forecasts
The Wall Street Journal 7/5/2023
Event Listing: Green Bay Packer Rising Star Lukas Van Ness Meet and Greet
Lake Geneva Regional News 7/1/2023
Kunes Auto & RV Group acquires Oak Creek dealership
Biz Times Milwaukee 6/22/2023
Kunes Auto & RV Group buys All Star dealership in Oak Creek from Boyland
Milwaukee Business Journal 6/22/2023
Car dealers reveal their best tips for getting a good deal
Insider 6/10/2023
Kunes Auto & RV Group Holds Mosaic Training
RV News 6/8/2023
The best tips for buying a car, according to dealers
Insider 6/6/2023
Auto Dealers: 2023 Industry Outlook and Opportunities
American Express Trends and Insights 5/31/2023
Is Your State Going EV? 10 States With Most Electric Cars Per Capita
Go Banking Rates 5/22/2023
Why Is Inflation So Stubborn? Cars Are Part of the Answer.
"The New York Times
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5/20/2023
Automakers abandoned the starter car - and it's raising prices for everyone
Insider 4/10/2023
Cheap new cars are going extinct while $60,000 trucks flood the market
Insider 4/10/2023
Event Listing: Faith Promise - A Night of Worship
Lake Geneva Regional News 4/10/2023
Car dealers fight the threat of extinction as the Teslafication of their industry intensifies
Insider 3/24/2023
Buying a car isn't going to get better - so you might as well buy now
Insider 3/16/2023
Don't Fall For These Five Auto Dealership Dodges
TheStreet 3/14/2023
Car buyers rejoice: discounts are making a comeback
"Insider
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3/1/2023
Buying Your Teen a Car? Experts Offer Advice
"GOBankingRates
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2/28/2023
Auto leases down while prices are up – Scott Kunes with some interesting information
In Wheel Time Car Talk Podcast 2/23/2023
Kunes RV Hosts Series of Shows
RV News 2/8/2023
The Best Way to Get Ice Off Your Windshield, According to Car Experts
Apartment Therapy 2/5/2023
Inflation Won’t Stop 2023 Auto Sales Growth Amid Chip Recovery
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1/3/2023
Trucking facing bumpy road to alternative fuel power
TU Automotive 12/14/2022
Used Vehicle Market Heating Up at Year End
"TheStreet
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11/20/2022
Kunes receives award for 'Best Dealership to Work for'
Wisconsin Business 10/31/2022
Kunes Auto & RV Group acquires RV dealerships in Lake Mills, Wisconsin Rapids
Biz Times Milwaukee 9/26/2022
Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires 2 Wisconsin RV Dealerships
RV Business 9/23/2022
Kunes RV Acquires Two New Locations
RV News 9/23/2022
Kunes Auto & RV Group Expands its Roster
WisBusiness 9/22/2022
Kunes RV Launches RV Panda E-Commerce Website
RV Business 9/14/2022
September Issue | Champions of Charity
AutoSuccess 9/1/2022
Auto Industry Professionals Weigh Solutions to Persisting Technician Shortage
MarketScale 8/17/2022
10 Ways to Afford a Car in an Inflated Economy
GoBankingRates 8/16/2022
091: RV Travel Trends and Tips for National Outdoors Month with Tom Hamil
Saving with Steve Podcast 8/13/2022
Food kit packaging event at Kunes Chevrolet-Buick-GMC, Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva Regional News 7/25/2022
Dealer Insider with Scott Kunes of Kunes Auto Group
AutoSuccess 7/22/2022
Wisconsin Dealer Puts Faith in Expansion
RV News 7/22/2022
Industry Insider Tips from Kunes Auto Group
Auto Success: The Podcast 7/22/2022
Kunes Family Foundation pledges $450,000 to Delavan's Aram Public Library
Lake Geneva Regional News 1/29/2022
Kunes Family Foundation pledges $450,000 to Delavan's Aram Public Library for renovation project
Lake Geneva Regional News 1/28/2022
Kunes Auto Group looks to trade-in hunger
Lake Geneva Regional News 1/17/2022
