CDK’s new Friction Points study shows a marked improvement in F&I headcount and efficiency after the finance department earned poor marks a year ago. +
President Donald Trump says imported vehicles and parts are not subject to a new 15% tariff enacted after the Supreme Court restricted his ability to regulate trade. +
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to levy tariffs on imported goods. +
U.S. Attorney Braden Boucek announced prison sentences and restitution orders for former Auto Masters owner Mark Janbakhsh and three others convicted on federal fraud charges. +
One would think auto finance is enjoying some breathing room as federal regulators lower their profiles in the Trump administration. One would be wrong, says Carleton’s Tim Yalich, and a silent threat could prove fatal. +
The owners of BM Motor Cars will pay $840,000 to settle charges of fraud allegedly committed while the luxury and exotic dealership was subject to an earlier consent decree. +
Alliance Creative Group has added a new, automated marketing and customer engagement solution that uses AI characters to assist dealership website visitors. +
For dealers seeking improved efficiency, CSI, data security and audit readiness, the DDJ has emerged as the new heartbeat of the deal. 700Credit’s Ken Hill makes the case for going digital in 2026. +
Dealertrack’s Credit Availability Index remained at 100 last month, reflecting offsetting indicators that include a lower approval rate and a growing share of subprime loans. +
New Country Motor Car Group executives say they are in luxury dealership acquisition mode despite the sale of three New York Metro franchises to Keeler Motor Car. +
