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Complianceby StaffJuly 2, 2015

Troubled Dealership Seeks Name Change

A Massachusetts dealership is seeking a name change after a video of its employees harassing a pizza delivery man went viral.

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Auto Financeby StaffJuly 2, 2015

J.D. Power Completes Acquisition of NADA Used Car Guide

On Wednesday, J.D. Power completed its acquisition of NADA Used Car Guide. As part of the agreement, J.D. Power will continue to provide NADA members with a complimentary subscription.

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Auto Financeby StaffJuly 1, 2015

CFPB Preparing to Cite Three Captives, American Banker Reports

According to proposed consent orders obtained by American Banker, Honda, Nissan and Toyota’s captive finance companies could soon be on the hook for dealer participation policies.

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Showroomby StaffJuly 1, 2015

DealerRater Streamlines Review Collection for Dealers

The dealer review site announced the addition of ReviewBuilder to its certified dealer program. The automated solution is designed to help dealers accelerate the collection of online reviews.

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F&Iby StaffJuly 1, 2015

New-Car Transaction Prices Continue to Rise in June

New-car transaction prices rose 2% in June, with Ford leading the way. The only automaker to realize a decrease was the Volkswagen Group.

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F&Iby StaffJune 30, 2015

Automotive Loyalty Reaches Highest Levels in a Decade, IHS Reports

IHS reported this week that brand loyalty among automotive brands has reached a 10-year high, with 13 brands also realizing 10-year highs in loyalty rates.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 30, 2015

Experian Examines the Muscle Car Resurgence

Experian Automotive's review of the American muscle car resurgence found that Chevrolet Corvette and Dodger Viper buyers tend to pay cash, while the Dodge Charger was the most leased muscle car.

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Complianceby StaffJune 30, 2015

Calif. Dealer Sentenced to 13 Years for Embezzlement

The former owner and operator of Costa Mesa Bellagio Motors, a car dealership that specialized in buying and selling high-end luxury vehicles, was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $2 million from unsuspecting customers.

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Showroomby StaffJune 30, 2015

J.D. Power Forecasts Strongest June Sales in a Decade

New-vehicle retail sales and the retail seasonally adjusted annualized selling rate are expected to be at their highest levels for the month of June since 2005, according to a monthly sales forecast by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive.

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F&Iby StaffJune 30, 2015

NADA’s Koblenz Joins Industry Summit Roster

The NADA official who has spearheaded the association's efforts to protect franchised dealers from federal regulatory overreach will be at Industry Summit 2015 to deliver a keynote address, event organizers announced this week.

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