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Court ruling against Honda dealership’s obstructionist landlords upheld

The landlords of a proposed Honda dealership engaged in extortion and wrongfully delayed construction of the store for more than two years, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled......»»

Category: autoSource:  autonewsMar 21st, 2022

Pennsylvania dealership employees sue CDK, say cyberattacks risked their data

Five more dealership employees have sued CDK Global in the U.S. Northern District of Illinois, alleging the cyberattacks suffered by the dealership management system in June threatened their personal information. Michael Paul Carvelli, Michael Robert.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

What Supreme Court"s overturning of Chevron deference means for auto industry regulation

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron deference limits the authority of federal agencies, but past legal challenges and compromises with industry make automotive regulators uniquely positioned to survive further judicial challenges......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

AutoNation, Sonic likely to be hardest hit on Q2 earnings by CDK cyberattack

Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Accused of using algorithms to fix rental prices, RealPage goes on offensive

RealPage faces multiple antitrust lawsuits, promises "The Real Story" online. Enlarge RealPage says it isn’t doing anything wrong by suggesting to landlords how much rent they could charge. In a move to reclaim its ow.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

AutoNation, Sonic likely to be hardest hit on Q2 earnings by CDK cyberattacks

Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Q2 earnings: CDK Global shutdown will hit all 6 public auto retailers, analysts predict

Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Meta tells court it won’t sue over Facebook feed-killing tool—yet

Researcher wants legal assurances before releasing his Unfollow Everything tool. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) This week, Meta asked a US district court in California to toss a lawsuit filed b.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

New $200 million Tekion funding to fuel expansion

The dealership management system upstart will use the financing from Dragoneer Investment Group to expand product offerings, speed up implementation times and more......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

TikTok loses legal fight in Europe; may still face US and EU bans

TikTok has lost its fight to be excluded from a European antitrust law, and says that it will comply. However, it still faces a potential ban in the EU for breaching child protection legislation, and a separate ruling on its future in the US has yet.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Why American Honda expects to grow faster in the U.S. than the industry this year

The Japanese automaker expects U.S. growth on returning brand loyalists and consumers sidelined during the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Fisker sells remaining EVs for fraction of $70,000 price tag

Fisker Inc. won bankruptcy court permission to sell its remaining electric-vehicle fleet of crossovers after slashing the price on glitchy vehicles sold to some customers for as much as $70,000. Judge Brendan L. Shannon said at a hearing in Delawa.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Penske Automotive buys Bill Brown Ford, the world"s largest Ford dealership

Penske said it estimates the suburban Detroit dealership, founded in 1941 by the Brown family, will add $550 million in annual revenue. The dealership's name will stay the same. .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024

Insurance companies ask court to shield them from lender"s settlement costs

Three liability insurance companies have sued to avoid covering defense and settlement costs incurred by third-party lender Nicholas Financial in a separate class-action case involving allegations of deceptive and illegal loan-related practices......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024

Appeals court rules parts adviser jointly employed by Herb Chambers dealership and management company

A Boston dealership and the company that has a management agreement with the store are joint employers of a parts adviser who sued them both over alleged wage violations, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts ruled......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 15th, 2024

How Honda’s new Twitch partnership marks a shift in its gaming strategy

Auto brand will sponsor tournament series Twitch Rivals and reach gamers in the chat feature......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 15th, 2024

Net neutrality rules temporarily stayed as judges weigh impact of SCOTUS ruling

Court delays FCC rules until August 5, asks sides for briefs on Brand X. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr arrive to testify during a House committee hearing on March 31, 2022, in Wash.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 15th, 2024

Editorial: Supreme Court"s far-reaching regulatory decision casts shadow of uncertainty across much of automotive industry

A 6-3 Supreme Court decision announced June 28 governing how federal regulations are interpreted could have broad impact in the highly regulated auto industry......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

Honda leaps Stellantis, pickups down in "24

Although the industry grew 2.2% in the first half of the year, GM, Hyundai-Kia, Stellantis and Tesla experienced declines......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

Dealership insurance claims follow CDK cyberattack recovery

Some dealerships have already notified their insurance carrier about the June 19 CDK Global cyberattacks. Others are in wait-and-see mode......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

Apple beats lawsuit over forcing developers to use its closed ecosystem

A California federal court has ruled against a proposed class action suit accusing Apple of blocking iOS developers from using competing technology.Apple wins case against App Store restrictionsAs of January 2024, Apple has stopped requiring all iOS.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024