A memo sent to Nissan dealers and reviewed by Automotive News’s Urvaksh Karkaria suggests the automaker has launched an aggressive new tiered sales bonus program. +
Attorney Jim Ganther explains the reasoning behind the surprise appeals court decision vacating the FTC’s proposed CARS Rule, what may happen next and how dealers should respond.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed CARS Rule on procedural grounds, finding the agency violated its own policies by finalizing a new trade regulation rule without advance notice. +
The National Automobile Dealers Association reported the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for 2024 U.S. vehicle sales hit its highest mark since May 2021 after dealers outperformed expectations in November. +
Hyundai’s much-anticipated retail partnership with Amazon faces delays due to the CDK cyberattack and is now expected to launch in 2025. +
Volkswagen’s decision to bypass its U.S. dealer network and sell Scout Motors EVs directly to consumers drew a swift rebuke from national and state dealer associations. +
Arguing on procedural grounds, dealer association attorneys asked the 5th Circuit to overturn the Federal Trade Commission’s new vehicle shopping rule or remand it to the agency for revision. +
After experiencing record highs for more than two years, a cooling market will likely accelerate consolidation, according to a special Automotive News report. +
