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......»»
Here are the 5 least expensive EVs in the first quarter
Each of the five least expensive EVs is less than $41,000 with automaker and dealer incentives, according to Cox Automotive data......»»
Dealer association ad voices concerns about how Scout, Sony Honda Mobility will sell vehicles
Dealers, associations and NADA have been sending inquiries to Scout Motors and Sony Honda Mobility on how the brands plan to sell vehicles but to no avail......»»
Fisker"s few dealers remain upbeat about the struggling EV brand
Phil Harrison, dealer principal of Fisker Indianapolis, said one client traveled from Colorado to pick up his Ocean crossover. ‘The feedback from Ocean customers has been overwhelmingly positive,' he said......»»
Dealer group employee killed in shooting at Kia store in South Carolina
A pregnant woman also was killed in a crash after the shooting as police looked for the suspect......»»
Stellantis consolidates 9 U.S. business centers to 6, lays off 30, in bid to boost dealer support
The automaker said the move will strengthen its dealer support as it begins launching electric vehicles in the U.S. this year......»»
Buyer of $717K Ford GT files lawsuit saying previous damage not disclosed
A Florida dealer in collectible vehicles and a buyer have accused a Canadian dealership of failing to disclose the 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition purchased for $716,800 had been seriously damaged in a crash and restored......»»
BMW reveals new products, retail strategy at dealer meeting
BMW will use technology and data sharing with dealerships to improve the customer experience and drive loyalty and after-sales revenue......»»
Acura ADX small crossover will launch this year
Acura confirmed the baby crossover's name at a dealer meeting last week, and it teased an electric three-row MDX......»»
Toyota dealership in Ariz. will pay $60,000 to settle claims it advertised deceptive prices
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said the store's prices failed to include the full reconditioning fees the dealer charged and the cost of mandatory additions like exterior coating and door edge guards......»»
Toyota exec touts dealer-driven digital tools over Amazon option
Toyota Motor North America executive Jack Hollis said during the Automotive Forum New York that his company will not work with Amazon like Hyundai is doing......»»
Honda to trim U.S. dealer profit margins
The company is also making some reductions and changes in marketing, advertising and service payments as it adjusts spending for the shift to electric vehicles......»»
Feds want grizzly bears back in Washington"s North Cascades
The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service published a final series of proposals Thursday calling for reintroducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades......»»
Former auto dealer Bernie Moreno, with Trump support, wins GOP U.S. Senate primary in Ohio
Moreno said at his victory party that he had spoken with Donald Trump and thanked him for his support......»»
Franchised used-car dealer sentiment lowest since pandemic, Cox survey shows
Franchised and independent dealers also reported year over year growth or stability in used-car inventory mix, Cox Automotive's latest Dealer Sentiment Index says......»»
Honda Canada to slash dealer margins by up to 44%, several dealers say
Honda Canada would not confirm the details nor address questions about the changes to margin for its close to 250 dealers across the country. In a statement, the company said it does not “share the details of our business relationship with our deal.....»»
Franchised dealer sentiment lowest since pandemic, Cox survey shows
Franchised and independent dealers also reported year over year growth or stability in used-car inventory mix, Cox Automotive's latest Dealer Sentiment Index says......»»
‘Trust, but verify" helps dealer group cut customers" service wait times
Auto Services Unlimited's low-cost auditing practice has cut wait times significantly and is scalable, the chain's fixed operations director says......»»
VW ID Buzz output to remain in Germany
U.S. pricing on the ID Buzz has not been finalized but will be key for dealer and VW profitability......»»
Farley, top Ford execs hit road to hear dealers" concerns
The tour comes as dealer trust levels within Ford have plummeted as the company faces continued quality woes and questions over its electrification strategy......»»
Electric Fiat 500e drawing dealer interest ahead of launch
The brand's buzz-building strategy has prompted some dealers to ask about adding the single-vehicle line, Fiat North America chief Aamir Ahmed said......»»