TIME and Ally Financial Name 2026 Dealer of the Year
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Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) announced on Feb. 5, 2026 that Dave Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, Iowa, was named the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year at the 109th NADA Show.
Ally is the exclusive program sponsor for its 15th year and will fund charity grants tied to nominees, finalists, and the winner, continuing nearly $1 million in total donations connected to the program.
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News Market Reaction – ALLY
In the Feb 5 session, ALLY declined 2.79%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28 | Conference presentation | Neutral | -1.4% | Announcement of upcoming BofA financial services conference presentation and webcast access. |
| Jan 27 | Executive appointment | Neutral | +1.6% | Appointment of Rodney Hood as senior policy advisor focused on regulation and public affairs. |
| Jan 21 | Earnings release | Neutral | +0.0% | Release of Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results with accompanying call and materials. |
| Jan 20 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | -2.7% | Quarterly cash dividends declared on common and preferred stock series. |
| Dec 17 | Earnings scheduling | Neutral | +0.7% | Scheduled timing and access details for upcoming Q4 and full-year 2025 results release. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent Ally headlines (earnings, dividends, governance/events) have generally produced modest single-day price reactions, with no consistent bias toward gains or losses.
Over the last few months, Ally’s news flow has centered on routine corporate developments. An earnings release on Jan 21, 2026 and its prior results scheduling on Dec 17, 2025 saw minimal price moves. A dividend declaration on Jan 20, 2026 coincided with a modest decline, while an executive appointment on Jan 27, 2026 aligned with a moderate gain. A recent conference presentation announcement on Jan 28, 2026 produced a small pullback. Today’s dealer award fits into this pattern of brand- and relationship-focused updates.
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Dave Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in
Wright was selected for his remarkable leadership in the automotive industry and his longstanding dedication to community service. He has fostered a culture built around people and community impact and has been recognized by Automotive News as a Best Dealerships to Work For 12 times. This achievement makes it the only dealership in
"Dave and all of the TIME Dealer of the Year nominees stand out for their industry excellence, investing in the communities they serve and teams they lead," said Doug Timmerman, Ally's President of Dealer Financial Services. "The TIME Dealer of the Year award honors dealers who build lasting success by strengthening communities, and through his leadership and dedication to his team, Dave truly embodies these values."
Beyond business operations, Wright continues to support organizations including Goodwill of the Heartland, To The Rescue, the Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor, Heritage Area Agency on Aging, and the Iowa Giving Crew. Through annual contributions exceeding
Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME, and Timmerman announced Wright as the winner at a ceremony in
"At TIME, we are proud to recognize automotive dealers who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and a deep commitment to service through the TIME Dealer of the Year award," said
The TIME Dealer of the Year winner and finalists are chosen by a panel from the Tauber Institute for Global Operations at the University of
In addition to Wright, the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year finalists include:
- Jamie Cobb, Buick GMC,
North Little Rock, Ark. - Mario Hernandez, Teton Toyota,
Idaho Falls, Idaho - David Kull, Burns Honda,
Marlton, N.J. - Bert Lindsay, Lindsay Honda,
Columbus, Ohio
As the exclusive sponsor of the TIME Dealer of the Year program for the 15th year in a row, Ally will provide grants to eligible 501c3 charitable organizations selected by the nominees, finalists, and winner. Ally has made donations in connection with the program, totaling nearly
For more information on the nominees, finalists, and winner, please visit: https://www.ally.com/go/allydealerheroes/nominees.
About Ally Financial
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to "Do It Right" and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. The company serves customers with deposits and securities brokerage and investment advisory services as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. The company also includes a seasoned corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. For more information, please visit www.ally.com.
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About TIME
TIME is the 102-year-old global media brand that reaches a combined audience of over 120 million around the world through its iconic magazine and digital platforms. With unparalleled access to the world's most influential people, the trust of consumers and partners globally, and an unrivaled power to convene, TIME's mission is to tell the essential stories of the people and ideas that shape and improve the world. Today, TIME also includes the award-winning branded content studio and Emmy Award®-winning film and television division TIME Studios; a significantly expanded live events business built on the powerful TIME100 and Person of the Year franchises and custom experiences; TIME for Kids, which provides trusted news with a focus on news literacy for kids and valuable resources for teachers and families; and more.
About NADA
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), founded in 1917, represents more than 16,000 light-vehicle and commercial-truck dealerships with 32,500 domestic and international franchises. New-vehicle franchised dealers are directly responsible for more than one million
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