The Swickard auto group will pay Alaska up to $1 million to settle charges of unfair and deceptive advertising practices and violations of state laws governing used car sales. +
An AI-driven menu system is at the core of an update to Vision Dealer Solutions’ Vision Menu Plus that was designed to improve consistency, customer engagement and decision-making. +
A new AutoPayPlus survey of auto dealers and F&I executives reveals deep concerns over ever-lengthening loan terms that can trap consumers in long purchase cycles. +
Trinity Antonetty faces up to 30 years in federal prison on a single fraud count after prosecutors say she claimed to be a highline dealer in an attempt to explain a flagged check. +
John Marinacci and Charlie Erickson have joined Smart AutoCare’s leadership team and are tasked with growing the company’s network while deepening existing relationships. +
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its target lending rate at 3.5% to 3.75% in an 11-1 vote held amid persistent inflation and new geopolitical concerns. +
Launcher’s appTRAKER auto and consumer loan origination system has integrated with Carleton Inc.’s CarletonDocs compliant document generation platform. +
Automotive Ventures’ Justin Charbonneau will present “AI, China, and the Next Wave of Innovation in Auto Retail” as part of the half-day, agent-focused event at Agent Summit. +
A Pennsylvania judge has ordered Hyundai to pay Knight Motors $9,784,075 in storage fees after refusing to repair 163 Sonatas subject to an engine recall. +
A “concerned” FTC director is warning U.S. dealerships and dealer groups that their advertised prices may fail to account for fees, down payments, discounts and financing. +
