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Tariq Kamal

Former Associate Publisher

Newsby Tariq KamalJuly 16, 2019

Calif. Dealer Wins $15.8M in Toyota Lawsuit

An Orange County jury found in favor of Toyota dealer Roger Hogan, who sued the factory for fraud and breach of contract amid claims the manufacturer concealed safety defect data and retaliated against him for going public with his concerns.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJuly 12, 2019

A Little More Auction: Elvis-Owned Lincoln, Harley, GMC for Sale

Elvis Presley’s 1973 Lincoln Continental stretch limo, 1976 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, and 1967 GMC pickup will be on the block at Kruse GWS Auctions’ Artifacts of Hollywood event next month.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJuly 10, 2019

Report: Slow Sales Aside, Auto Groups Outperform Market

Kerrigan Advisors analysts say the stock prices for America’s seven publicly traded dealership groups are outpacing the broader U.S. equity markets and could soar higher on lower interest rates and new trucks.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJuly 9, 2019

Feds: Texas Dealership Fronted Gambling Enterprise

Three members of the Tillery family of Beaumont, Texas, have admitted to operating a gambling and money laundering ring fronted by their buy here, pay here dealership and its holding company.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJuly 3, 2019

SAAR Holds at 17M as June Sales Slip

U.S. dealers sold 2.6% fewer new cars and light trucks in June than in the same month a year ago, but standout performances in key segments kept the seasonally adjusted annualized selling rate above 17 million for the second straight month.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJuly 3, 2019

Industry Leader Lee Iacocca Dead at 94

Famed auto executive and visionary Lee Iacocca has died, leaving a legacy of leadership, ingenuity, and a no-nonsense approach to the design, sale, and financing of American vehicles.

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Done Dealby Tariq KamalJuly 2, 2019

Will Data Put an End to Powerbooking?

A new-to-market, data-driven solution has reignited the discussion over intentional vehicle overvaluation, a form of bank fraud that remains prevalent despite a string of dealer lawsuits and regulatory actions.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJuly 1, 2019

Ford Ends Ala. Dealer’s Gun Giveaway

Ford Motor Co. has put a stop to Chatom (Ala.) Ford’s ‘God, guns, and freedom’ campaign following a shooting at a California dealership that left two managers and a former employee dead.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJune 13, 2019

FTC: DealerBuilt Hack Affected 130 Dealerships

A 2016 cyberattack laid bare the personally identifiable information of about 12.5 million customers of 130 U.S. dealerships, according to a Federal Trade Commission bulletin announcing a consent agreement with dealer software provider DealerBuilt.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJune 11, 2019

Texas Law Creates Loophole for Berkshire Hathaway Dealerships

Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that clears the way for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to sell cars in Texas while manufacturing RVs in Indiana, resolving an ongoing dispute between Berkshire Hathaway Automotive and the Texas DMV.

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