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. +
A CDK survey finds more dealers are familiar with and investing in AI-powered tools, particularly those designed to address communication, scheduling and workload issues. +
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. +
Record numbers of new and used vehicle buyers committed to a monthly payment of $1,000 or more in the fourth quarter, but interest rates ticked down for both groups. +
An international survey conducted by Indeed’s Hiring Lab finds 80% of respondents who use AI on the job say it allows them to spend an extra hour per day on higher-value work. +
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. +
A USA Today/Detroit Free Press report finds Ford, GM and Stellantis accelerated increases in destination and delivery charges in what experts call a calculated move. +
ZT Automotive has entered the Florida market and grown its footprint to 16 stores with the acquisition of four Tampa Bay-area franchises from Maus Family Automotive. +
Tesla has been ordered to revise marketing language implying its vehicles can operate autonomously or face a 30-day suspension of its California dealer license. +
The Colorado Motor Vehicle Board voted 6-2 to grant a dealer license to Volkswagen subsidiary Scout Motors, allowing Scout to sell directly to EV buyers in that state. +
