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......»»
Center for Auto Safety names executive director after long vacancy
Michael Brooks, 48, most recently was acting executive director of the consumer advocacy group, following the departure of former leader Jason Levine in December......»»
NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn
The comments from the NADA were among thousands received by the FTC on its proposal to curtail bait-and-switch auto dealership price advertising, misleading F&I practices and F&I vehicle protection products......»»
Study: Large dealership groups pulling ahead in web responsiveness
The largest dealer groups in the United States are pulling ahead in online customer service, according to retail service tracker Pied Piper......»»
Ineos" dealer network for the Grenadier takes shape
Ineos, the British chemical company whose first vehicle, the Grenadier SUV, is now in production, is gearing up for its North American launch about a year from now......»»
J.D. Power: Sales reps influence car dealer lending satisfaction
Auto dealers ranked Ally higher than captives for leasing and No. 1 for indirect subprime loans in J.D. Power's 2022 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study......»»
GM Financial switching to Safe-Guard for car dealer F&I products
General Motors will switch its white-label F&I product provider from the Amynta Group to Safe-Guard in the fourth quarter. The transition will also find it introducing new electric vehicle-specific coverages for dealership finance managers to sell......»»
FTC rejects requests from NADA, others for more time to comment on car dealer rules
Public comment on the proposed FTC language targeting car dealership bait-and-switch advertising and certain finance and insurance business practices will end Sept. 12 as planned......»»
CEO famed for higher pay advocacy exits after sexual assault allegations
Dan Price was the poster child for resisting corporate greed, making headlines in 2015 for setting a minimum $70,000 salary for all employees at the payments company he led — saying he cut his own salary as CEO by 90% to achieve it......»»
NADA showrunner Steve Pitt dies at 75
Pitt joined NADA in 1974 and planned 48 conventions for the dealer association before retiring this year......»»
Dealer Kitty Van Bortel"s lawsuit against Ford dismissed
U.S. District Judge David Larimer dismissed the lawsuit, saying a purported oral agreement did not constitute a valid, legal contract......»»
Carvana wins temporary injunction against Illinois, can resume business in state for now
The Illinois Secretary of State is forbidden from "suspending or revoking" Carvana's certificates of authority and dealer plates......»»
Tennessee Soda Fountain Serves Up BlueOval City-Themed Milkshake
Ford is bringing a huge investment to the city of Stanton, Tennessee, with its massive new vehicle and battery campus. In anticipation of BlueOval City going online in 2025, a local business has unveiled a special sweet with a twist — or a swirl, a.....»»
David Rosenberg and partners buy Nissan, VW dealerships in Massachusetts
New England dealer David Rosenberg and partners have purchased two dealerships in second-quarter transactions to grow Rosenberg's DSR Motor Group to eight stores......»»
U.S. looks to swap former auto supplier executive, WNBA star Griner for Russian arms dealer
Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, was former global security chief for auto supplier BorgWarner Inc. He was convicted of spying in 2020, but was first taken into custody in Russia in 2018......»»
Nissan-Subaru dealer fosters inside talent with training
The Tech 120 Program is an all-expenses-paid technician recruitment and development program designed to help interested applicants with limited experience eventually become a master technician within the dealership's main shop......»»
Ford, Chevy and Mitsubishi dealerships change hands in Q1, Q2 transactions
Dealership groups and a dealer bought single stores in first-quarter and second-quarter transactions across four states......»»
Record temperatures set across US as heat wave engulfs nation
A relentless US heat wave that has triggered health alerts for more than 100 million people is set to intensify this weekend, with temperatures and humidity forecast to surge to suffocating highs in many parts of the country......»»
How to be a better health advocate for yourself or someone you love
Receiving a medical diagnosis can be a difficult and scary experience. You may even be left with more questions than answers. For many, Patient Advocacy Groups, or Patient Organizations, can help answer those questions. These groups, typically non-pr.....»»
Why a Subaru dealer says ‘no thanks’ to nonlocal buyers willing to pay more
Tight inventories and high consumer demand mean consumers are scouring the nation for particular vehicles. At Capitol Subaru of Salem in Oregon, which is selling at sticker price, the priority is always selling to locals first — even if it means sa.....»»
Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion
Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion, at times asking users to verify their age before being able to view such posts. In an investigation by the Associated Press, several advocacy groups found their posts hidden from public view an.....»»