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......»»
"Wordle" today: Get the answer, hints for July 1
It is somehow now July, but let's not dwell on the relentless passage of linear time when we could be doing our daily Wordle together instead. It's certainly more satisfying when you work it out all by yourself, but sometimes you just get stuck &mdas.....»»
Australia probes retail giants Bunnings and Kmart over customer "faceprints"
The use of facial recognition technology by two retail giants is unethical, an advocacy group says......»»
FTC"s proposed rules on car dealer ads, F&I would hurt customers, NIADA says
The independent dealer trade group estimates compliance would require at least $1.4 billion during the next 10 years, "driving up prices for consumers and making the car-buying process longer and more difficult.".....»»
California dealer agrees to $2.5 million settlement of ringless voicemail lawsuit
The allegations against Moss Brothers Auto Group claim the company continuously used ringless voicemails that amounted to "aggressive unsolicited marketing.".....»»
N.J. dealership group sued by former employee for hostile "all-boys club" workplace
The suit alleges a wide range of improprieties, including management's failure to punish her finance department white male counterpart for forging customer signatures. The dealer group didn't respond to requests for comment......»»
iPhone Lockdown Mode coming in iOS 16 to protect against targeted cyber attacks, here’s how it works
Apple filed a lawsuit against ‘Pegasus’ spyware creator NSO Group last fall and announced it would be donating $10 million+ to organizations pursuing cyber-surveillance research and advocacy. Now taking the next step in combatting sophisticated.....»»
Why the FTC is issuing car dealer rules now
The FTC already can take legal action if dealerships violate the federal prohibition on unfair or deceptive acts or practices. But the government's path to catching violations becomes easier if a behavior is specifically defined as illegal in a.....»»
GM bars dealers from reporting sales before delivery
Varying state laws and scarce inventory amid a multitude of supply challenges created issues related to preselling a vehicle after a dealer was invoiced but before the customer received it......»»
What the FTC"s proposals on car dealer ads, F&I mean
The proposed Federal Trade Commission regulations on car dealers go beyond existing federal law and offer more specificity than the law that forbids unfair and deceptive dealership practices......»»
FTC Proposes New Rules to Rein in Shady Car Dealer Practices
A new set of proposed rules announced Thursday would prohibit auto dealers from using bait-and-switch advertising practices or tacking on nonsense fees. The post FTC Proposes New Rules to Rein in Shady Car Dealer P.....»»
Cox lowers full-year forecast to 14.4 million vehicles
It's the second time this year Cox has lowered its sales forecast. It initially stood at 16 million vehicles, as the industry continues to struggle with a global semiconductor shortage that has upended supply chains and sapped dealer inventory......»»
Silicon Valley car dealer embraces a tech giant culture
Del Grande dealer group thrives in Silicon Valley by embracing the area's tech culture. The family enterprise invests in training, compensation and the perks expected in the California enclave......»»
Decriminalizing hard drugs in British Columbia follows decades of public health advocacy
British Columbia has become the first province to be granted an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to remove criminal penalties for possession of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA for personal use......»»
Dealers need ‘seat at the table" on EV policy, says NADA"s Mike Stanton
At the Automotive News Congress in Washington, Mike Stanton said: "We've talked a lot about dealer and factory relations, but we can't get it done alone.".....»»
Ford will recall nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es over potential power loss
The automaker, in a dealer memo, said the electric vehicle's high-voltage battery main contactors could overheat, leading to a malfunction that could cause the vehicle to either not start or immediately lose propulsion power while in motion......»»
Wholesale auction companies seeking to reinvent amid change
The wholesale used-vehicle auction landscape is transforming as the business grapples with a major digital shift, new competitors, defecting dealer customers, shrinking vehicle inventories and big moves by leading players......»»
Ford adjusts EV standards, ups training with dealer feedback
Executives have adjusted their thinking on some aspects, but the automaker is largely sticking with plans to have dealerships sell EVs at nonnegotiable prices and offer customers the ability to complete their purchase online......»»
Bob Carter, Toyota’s ‘passionate’ dealer champion, calls it a career
Bob Carter, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America since 2017, retires at the end of June. Dealers said he's been a tireless, passionate champion for their cause and for close dealer-factory relations throughout his career......»»
TrueCar acquires dealer sales platform Digital Motors, hopes to ‘accelerate" TrueCar+
Vehicle listings company TrueCar has acquired online dealer sales platform Digital Motors, hoping to bolster the launch of its new digital retailing service, TrueCar+......»»
GV60 EV rollout brought Genesis and a new dealer together
To determine distribution, sales and marketing of the GV60 electric crossover, Genesis Motor took the unusual route of partnering with an established dealer of electrified vehicles for guidance......»»