Tennessee dealership finance manager charged with theft
A finance manager at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet in Memphis, Tenn., has been accused of pocketing cash payments from customers......»»
Tesla VP of finance exits: EV maker ‘not for the faint of heart"
Sreela Venkataratnam is the fourth executive to depart in five months, and Tesla has several challenges to overcome before the end of the year......»»
How to check if your social security number has been stolen in a giant data theft
A massive lapse of security at National Public Data has resulted in the theft of a wide array of personal data — including social security numbers — for almost every American. You can't rewind time to prevent the theft, but there are ways to chec.....»»
Service tip: Use each customer"s data during phone calls to ensure meaningful engagement
Service-to-sales phone calls are a crucial touchpoint in any dealership's customer engagement strategy, says Kurt Philippsen, dealer relations manager at automotiveMastermind......»»
Why your relationship with your manager matters more than the one with your colleagues
New research shows that the relationship with the manager can be even more important than the relationship with colleagues in terms of job satisfaction and engagement. But why is this the case?.....»»
Fortanix protects individual file systems on specified hosts
Fortanix announced a major enhancement to its Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM): File System Encryption. This new feature complements full disk encryption with the ability to protect individual file systems on specified hosts through encryption, g.....»»
2 FTC commissioners call dealership discrimination claim by agency an overreach
The Coulter Motor Co. case saw further debate among the Federal Trade Commission over the validity of the agency bringing discrimination claims using the FTC Act's unfair practices language......»»
Aston Martin renews private-label captive finance deal with Chase Auto
Aston Martin will continue to use Chase Auto as the private-label lender behind the captive finance company Aston Martin Financial Services following a renewal of their partnership announced Aug. 13......»»
CDK Global to pay $100 million to settle dealership antitrust suit
The proposed settlement, which requires a judge's approval, avoids a planned September trial. It does not affect other pending litigation against CDK......»»
MagSafe Monday: Spigen ArcField MagSafe Charging Stand delivers a streamlined charging approach for those without an Apple Watch
The 3-in-1 charging dock has become the standard in recent years as folks look for ways to keep all of their devices charged. What if you don’t wear an Apple Watch (or charge it at your desk)? You end up with extra bulk for a device you don’t hav.....»»
Average dealership pretax profit slipped 33% in the first half of 2024, report says
The report from Presidio Group and NCM Associates also found the typical dealership hasn't reduced expenses quickly enough amid profitability declines......»»
Crime blotter: Two arrested after iPhone theft, tracked across New England
In Apple-related crime, an iPhone lock screen photo leads to an arrest, a man stole phones to finance a vacation, and a tossed iPhone leads to domestic violence charges.Man in handcuffs (Source: Pixabay)A pair of thieves were arrested in Connecticut.....»»
Sales folks just wanna have fun: Bob Rohrman Toyota snags customers with exciting promotions
The store's general manager credits the fun environment with helping retain employees......»»
Coulter Motor Co. settles vehicle pricing add-ons case with FTC, Arizona for $2.6 million
The owner of dealerships Coulter Cadillac Tempe and Coulter Buick GMC Tempe and a former general manager of the stores have agreed to pay a combined $2.6 million to settle allegations of bait-and-switch advertising, price discrimination and improper.....»»
Asbury Automotive sells Chevy store, Escude Automotive buys two S.C. stores
Publicly held Asbury Automotive Group sold another dealership, while Anderson Automotive Group also shed two stores......»»
Why dealership volumes at auctions are ‘No. 1 concern"
The role of AI and the potential impact of the presidential election also were among topics discussed by National Auto Auction Association leadership at Manheim Detroit......»»
"Climinator" vs. greenwashers: Researcher develops AI tool to debate climate on a factual basis
Companies like to act "green" by publishing thick environmental sustainability reports replete with photography of pristine landscapes, but precious few of them keep their promises. Finance professor Markus Leippold is using AI-based tools to fight g.....»»
Solera Auto Finance bought by managers, Obra Capital; now called Arra Finance
Solera Auto Finance's leadership has purchased the lender in a management buyout with partner Obra Capital and renamed the company Arra Finance. It will write subprime auto loans at new- and used-car dealerships......»»
What you can do about the massive data breach that probably exposed all of your personal info
A recent data breach exposed sensitive information including social security numbers for billions of people globally, potentially leading to a significant increase in identity theft and cybercrimes. Here's what you need to know, and what you should d.....»»
AltStore PAL now free, thanks to grant from Epic Games
Third-party iOS app store AltStore PAL is now free of charge, following a grant provided by Epic Games. This means there will be no annual subscription fee for new users, and existing subscribers to the EU app store will not be charged when their.....»»
Holman invests in FM Capital; both will boost auto tech deals
Holman is a conglomerate that owns a alrge dealership group and its own venture capital arm......»»