The Michigan Department of State briefly suspended LaFontaine Chevrolet’s license after accusing the store of selling “new” vehicles that don’t qualify as such under state law. +

Urban Science’s mid-year dealership and franchise count finds Texas leading a small group of states adding rooftops in a largely flat market marked by lower per-store sales. +

Experts say identity fraud is on the rise and costing the American auto industry billions while inconveniencing legitimate customers. The Detroit Free Press investigates. +