The owners of BM Motor Cars will pay $840,000 to settle charges of fraud allegedly committed while the luxury and exotic dealership was subject to an earlier consent decree. +

For dealers seeking improved efficiency, CSI, data security and audit readiness, the DDJ has emerged as the new heartbeat of the deal. 700Credit’s Ken Hill makes the case for going digital in 2026. +

Nearly 80% of dealers surveyed by eLEND Solutions say fraudulent activity is on the rise at their stores, with 10% reporting they lost at least 10 vehicles in 2025. +

Dealers surveyed for Experian’s Dealer Fraud Threat Report closed an average of four deals that were later revealed to be fraudulent in 2025, with many bearing 100% of the cost. +

Mosaic Compliance Services and AAMS Training have agreed to merge, combining Mosaic’s multifaceted training and technology suite with AAMS’s expertise in the environmental health and safety space. +

Dealertrack has integrated BorrowerCheck by Point Predictive, an advanced, AI-based identity verification solution designed to counter deepfake and synthetic ID fraud. +

A new partnership combines Mosaic Compliance Services’ digital compliance suite with Gather’s verification tools, including identity verification and insurance validation. +

Daniel Winchell, the former owner of three Northwest Iowa dealerships, was accused of selling vehicles out of trust and charged with multiple counts of theft and ongoing criminal conduct. +

Lithia Motors will pay restitution to customers of five dealerships plus a $300,000 civil penalty to settle charges related to fees not included in advertised vehicle prices. +

Mitsubishi says John Deery Motor Co. has violated its dealer agreement by failing to provide showroom space and erect proper signage at a rooftop shared with Nissan and Lincoln franchises. +