President Donald Trump signed three resolutions revoking waivers that allowed California and 11 other states to set emissions standards and restrict sales of gas-powered vehicles. +
An executive order and recent FTC activity suggests the legal theory’s days are numbered. How should dealers respond? Carefully, advises attorney and Mosaic Compliance Services CEO Jim Ganther.
Lithia Motors has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Jackson (Miss.) and Mercedes-Benz of Collier (Tenn.) from the Higginbotham family in a deal brokered by the Presidio Group. +
Lotlinx reports new vehicles in stock at U.S. dealerships carried over at a rate of 51% in May, a 3% increase over the same month a year ago, and days’ supply improved by five days to 64. +
“The Dealership AI Security Guidebook” offers dealers a 15-point checklist for reducing the risk of an AI-powered cyberattack or data breach, starting with vendor and service provider assessment. +
Descartes Datamyne reports the number of vehicles shipped to the United States by sea fell by 9% in May compared with the same month a year ago as new tariffs take effect. +
Gas/electric hybrids accounted for 12.4% of U.S. new light-vehicle sales in the first quarter while market share remained essentially flat for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. +
Infiniti of Englewood attorneys say an out-of-trust lawsuit filed by Nissan against the dealership is “an attempt to strong-arm” ownership as it negotiates a floorplan financing agreement. +
Protective’s Tim Blochowiak offers a playbook for dealers who want to protect their customers, create a competitive advantage in sales and service, and accelerate their wealth-building programs. +
Automotive News reports new vehicle sales improved for Ford, Hyundai and Kia and fell by double digits for Mazda in May, dropping the SAAR below 16 million as factories scaled back incentives. +
