Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s role in the 2024 election and second Trump administration coincides with a brand loyalty rate that plummeted from 73% to 49.9% in less than a year. +
An Ohio woman whose vehicle was repossessed by Taylor Kia of Lima following a conditional delivery is suing the dealership after successfully claiming its business name. +
Each of the six manufacturers reporting monthly U.S. sales to the Automotive News Data Center says volumes were up on a year-over-year basis in July, led by a 19.9% increase for Toyota. +
The National Automobile Dealers Association’s latest annual report includes regional and national insights relating to compensation, turnover, retention, benefits, hiring and demographics. +
Lamborghini accused Gold Coast Exotic Imports of selling 32 units in violation of its dealer agreement, including one purchased by a convicted criminal and unlicensed reseller. +
Automotive News reports owners of the Boston-area Mirak Chevrolet are suing General Motors to prevent the establishment of a competing dealership less than six miles away. +
California DMV officials are pushing for a 30-day suspension of Tesla’s dealer license in an escalation of a yearslong legal dispute over the way “self-driving” vehicles are advertised. +
Lotlinx’s latest report finds U.S. dealers sold fewer EVs with more supplies in the second quarter as a market “fueled by affordability” steered price-conscious car buyers into gas and hybrid units. +
The Trump administration has reined in federal enforcement actions, but attorney Jim Ganther says the case against a former dealership employee proves now is no time to fall asleep at the compliance switch.
The latest Presidio Group/NCM Associates report finds the average U.S. franchised dealer enjoyed a 27.1% year-over-year increase in net pretax profit in the second quarter. +
