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Digitalby StaffApril 1, 2014

DealerSocket Names DMEautomotive Exclusive Call Center Provider

The partnership will integrate DMEautomotive’s call center services and mobile app directly into the DealerSocket CRM system, providing secure connectivity for DealerSocket users.

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Complianceby Brittany-Marie SwansonApril 1, 2014

FTC: Sunday Auto Sales Ban Harms Competition

The Federal trade Commission issued a letter last week in support of legislation that would overturn Illinois’ long-standing ban on Sunday car sales. Dealers in the state, however, remain steadfastly opposed to the bill.

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Complianceby StaffMarch 27, 2014

Minn. Dealer Granted Temporary Exemption from ACA’s Contraception Mandate

Minnesota’s Hastings Automotive Inc. and Hastings Chrysler Center were granted a temporary exemption from the contraception mandate in the Affordable Care Act until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the Hobby Lobby case.

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Complianceby StaffMarch 27, 2014

Mass. Dealer Settles With FTC Over Deceptive Ads

After the FTC discovered that it was not disclosing substantial fees in its advertising, Courtesy Auto Group is now barred from stating the amount of any payment in its ads without disclosing the terms.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 27, 2014

Louisiana’s Jim Taylor Jr. Passes Away at 70

Jim Taylor Jr., who owned new-car dealerships in Rayville and Ruston, passed away Tuesday due to health complications.

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Complianceby StaffMarch 27, 2014

Va. Dealer Could Lose License Over Gambling, Drug Charges

Virginia regulators are reviewing the case of an auto dealer who pleaded guilty to running an online sports gambling ring and was convicted on drug charges. The state has the right to revoke dealer and vehicle sales licenses due to felony convictions.

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Complianceby StaffMarch 27, 2014

Tesla Reaches Agreement With Ohio Dealers

Tesla Motors reached an agreement with Ohio auto dealers this week that will allow the company to continue operating two of its retail stores and open a third. The deal awaits lawmaker approval.

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Digitalby StaffMarch 27, 2014

March New-Car Sales Expected to Increase 2%

New-vehicle sales are expected to rise nearly 2% year over year to 1.48 million units, Kelley Blue Book reports. The firm also expects the industry SAAR to be at its highest level for March since 2007.

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Auto Financeby StaffMarch 27, 2014

Black Book Data Licensing VP Expands Role

Jared Kalfus, vice president of data licensing for Black Book, has added oversight of the company’s Lender Solutions division to his role.

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Complianceby StaffMarch 25, 2014

New Mexico Dealers Fight New Inspection Rule

New Mexico’s attorney general is facing three separate lawsuits from state associations and individual dealers over a rule that requires inspections and damage disclosures for used vehicles.

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