Stanton: NADA ‘relentless" in dealer advocacy
For Mike Stanton — NADA's former COO who became its chief executive on Jan. 1, following the retirement of Peter Welch — politics, autos and the great unknowns facing both are familiar topics to the Washington, D.C., native......»»
Car thieves target dealer lots as retailers beef up security
The increase in technology that's readily available to criminals, providing them alternative ways to steal cars, is a driving factor behind the uptick in vehicle theft at dealership lots, experts say......»»
Fisker to recruit retailers at NADA as first Ocean EVs head to dealerships Feb. 5
CEO Henrik Fisker says more than 65 U.S. dealers are talking with the EV maker. The first group to sign has ordered thousands of the Ocean crossovers, which will hit dealer lots in early February......»»
Honda to offer wireless CarPlay retrofit for select cars later this month
Honda is planning to make a retrofit available to older model-year Accords to enable wireless CarPlay. The process will begin later this month and will require a trip to the dealer, Honda says. more….....»»
Apple showcases iPhone 15 Plus battery life in new ad: ‘Battery that goes on and on’ [Video]
Apple is out with a new ad that once again highlights iPhone 15 Plus battery life. “Looooong lasting battery for relentless moments,” Apple says. “Relax, it’s iPhone 15 Plus.” more….....»»
VinFast U.S. plans rise above early setbacks
The startup is committed to a national dealer network, North Carolina factory and a broad vehicle lineup that will include a pickup and a sub-$20,000 micro car, Chairwoman Le Thi Thu Thuy tells.....»»
Flexible dealer loans paid back using vehicle and F&I sales
Dealer Benefit and Notre Dame Federal Credit Union have partnered up to create a dealership-specific loan program that launched Jan. 2......»»
Ally names president of dealer financial services as interim CEO
Douglas Timmerman has been with Ally for more than 30 years and is credited with strengthening relationships with 22,000 dealer customers......»»
Buick-GMC makes top 10 list in NADA Dealer Attitude Survey for first time
Lexus and Toyota took the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, followed by Porsche, Subaru and BMW......»»
Colorado environmental groups file federal lawsuit to halt Rocky Flats trail
Physicians for Social Responsibility and five Colorado advocacy groups are suing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and four federal agencies to halt work on a trail through Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge......»»
VinFast to show electric pickup concept, VF 3 microcar at CES
The Vietnamese automaker says the pickup concept and VF 3 ‘mini eSUV' are part of its future lineup. VinFast already has four crossovers slated for the U.S. through its recently launched franchised dealer network......»»
NADA, Texas Automobile Dealers ask Fifth Circuit to review FTC CARS Rule
The National Automobile Dealers Association and Texas Automobile Dealer Association on Thursday petitioned the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to review the Federal Trade Commission's CARS Rule.....»»
SessionGuardian Mobile delivers identity assurance and data protection for iOS mobile devices
In a bold leap towards fortifying against cyber threats, SessionGuardian unveiled its SessionGuardian Mobile software. This solution delivers relentless identity assurance and data protection for iOS mobile devices. This offering seamlessly complemen.....»»
VinFast opens first U.S. dealership with Leith Automotive Group in N.C.
The Vietnamese EV maker's first franchised store opened in late December in Cary, N.C., marking the first step toward a national dealer network. The company sells direct to consumers in California, its first U.S. market......»»
Former Lincoln marketing boss Doug Gilmour switches careers, becomes Ford dealer
Over the last 13 years, Gilmour held several positions at Ford Motor Co., in customer service and sales, including leading Lincoln's nationwide incentive programs and approving dealership buy-sells......»»
Congress, courts possible ways for dealers to fight FTC CARS Rule
NADA plans to try to keep the FTC's CARS Rule regulations from taking effect July 30, CEO Mike Stanton says. Blocking the rule rests with Congress or the court system......»»
Common Sense Privacy protects consumer privacy with AI-powered software platform
Common Sense Privacy debuts software to help companies better assess and manage privacy regulatory risks. Building on foundational IP from Common Sense Media, the nation’s leading child advocacy nonprofit organization, the platform boasts the most.....»»
Dealer"s two Nissan stores abruptly close just ahead of floorplan lender lawsuit
Two Stephanie Morris Nissan dealerships, one each in Missouri and Colorado, abruptly closed this fall and the dealer and her companies now face at least three lawsuits, including one from a floorplan lender who claims dozens of vehicles are missing......»»
Cox: Comedown from favorable market making dealers pessimistic
The return to more normal market conditions has soured auto dealer moods despite what remains a state of heightened profitability, according to the Q4 2023 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index survey......»»
Porsche dealer is using a digital tool to bring in more customers
Porsche Brooklyn is a brand-new store in an urban area, not a takeover of another dealership, which has made customer reviews key to its success......»»
Veteran CDK sales exec Mark Hnilicka dies at 71
Hnilicka, who died of complications from Alzheimer's, was a 35-year veteran employee and leader going back to CDK's earlier incarnation as ADP's Dealer Services business......»»