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NewsMay 14, 2013

N.J. Dealer Sues Kia Motors

New Jersey’s Mahwah Kia filed a lawsuit against Kia Motors America. The manufacturer allegedly terminated the store’s franchise agreement for poor performance, but the dealer claims KMA did not make enough inventory available.

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NewsMay 14, 2013

Clay Nissan Settles $1.5M Defamation Suit

The legal battle between Clay Nissan and the brothers of a former cancer-stricken employee is over, ending the family’s 10-month campaign against the dealership for terminating their sister.

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NewsMay 7, 2013

Ark. AG Files Suit Against Used Car Dealer

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed a lawsuit against a used car dealer who allegedly sold vehicles without providing a clear title to car buyers. According to the suit, the dealer took five months to provide the titles.

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NewsMay 2, 2013

Illinois AG Sues Dealer for Deceptive Sales Tactics

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan files lawsuit against a Carterville auto dealer for deceptive sales tactics. The Illinois dealer allegedly promised repair guarantees on cars sold “as is” but didn’t follow through.

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NewsApril 24, 2013

121 Dealers File $50M-Plus Suit Against Carfax

Dealers filed a mass action lawsuit Tuesday against Carfax for monopolizing the market. They claim the quality of the firm’s vehicle history reports is lacking, but dealers also say the exclusive agreements the firm has with OEMs and merchandising sites has forced them to be paying customers.

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NewsApril 23, 2013

<em>Austin Business Journal</em> Poll Shows Support for Tesla Business Model

Eighty-six percent of readers of the business trade publication favor direct-to-consumer sales of electric vehicles, according to a recent poll from Austin Business Journal.

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NewsApril 16, 2013

Ohio AG Charges BHPH Dealer With Consumer Law Violations

An Ohio buy-here, pay-here dealer is charged with failing to provide consumers with dated receipts listing the terms of the sale, as well as failing to apply for a certificate of title within 30 days of selling a vehicle.

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NewsApril 11, 2013

Suzuki Settles Lawsuit With Mo. Dealer

In a lawsuit filed in 2010, American Suzuki paid an undisclosed amount of money to a Kansas City dealer for reputation damage.

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NewsApril 9, 2013

Fisker’s Former Employees Sue Over Abrupt Layoffs

According to USA Today, Fisker Automotive laid off most of its employees last Friday. They responded the same day by suing the luxury hybrid manufacturer for not providing sufficient notice.

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NewsMarch 21, 2013

Minnesota Dealers Drop Bill to Prohibit Tesla From Opening Factory Store

In Tesla’s fight to open retail locations across the U.S. market, another state has backed down from fighting the electric-carmaker’s business model.

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