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Maryland Auto Dealer Charged Overcharging Consumers, Unwanted Fees by FTC

The Federal Trade Commission and the office of the Maryland Attorney General filed charges against a Maryland based auto group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fee
Jan 10, 2025

Car Connectivity Consortium Continues to Drive Innovation in Vehicle Connectivity

The organization enters 2025 with significant momentum after surpassing 300 members this year Other accomplishments include strengthening the CCC Digital KeyCertification Program, expanded industry footprint and event participation The Car Connectiv
Jan 10, 2025

Car Shopper Sentiment Shift as Prices, Selection Improve: CarGurus

A survey released by CarGurus showed year-over-year increases in buyer satisfaction, a decline in need-based purchases, and a rise in seller confidence as more consumers tap the power of online tools to inform their decisions. The CarGurus Consumer I
Jan 8, 2025

California Dealer’s Take First Step Against VW’s Scout Sales

One of the largest state dealer’s associations in the U.S. has taken the first legal step to stop Volkswagen (VW) from implementing its plan to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers. The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) issued
Jan 6, 2025

Qualcomm Enters Collaboration with Google to Deliver GenAI for Car Dashboards

Two of the biggest technology companies in the world are partnering with an eye towards advancing digital transformation in automotive Qualcomm Technologies and Google entered into a multi-year technology collaboration that will leverage complementar
Jan 3, 2025

Commerce Department: Dealers Should Display Privacy Labels on Connected Cars

The federal government wants privacy disclosures on new-vehicle windshields as part of a broad range of recommendations concerning internet-connected devices. The Commerce Department’s Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board recently issued a repor
Jan 2, 2025

Eide Automotive, Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Bob Mills Mitsubishi, Heller Stores: Dealership Deals

Eide Automotive Acquires Chevrolet, Subaru Dealerships Foundation Automotive has sold its Chevrolet of Mandan and Subaru of Mandan to Eide Automotive Group, led by Jesse Peterson. Foundation Automotive operates over 20 dealerships in Colorado, Texas
Jan 2, 2025

Cox Predictions for 2025: What Lies Ahead for the Automotive Industry

With 2025 upon us, the automotive industry stands at a crossroads, with opportunities to embrace change and adapt to a shifting landscape. From post-election impacts and vehicle affordability to the EV evolution and consumer satisfaction, here are th
Jan 1, 2025

Sales Rise, Ransomware Attack, Stellantis Upheaval, EV Uncertainty | DigitialDealer.com 2024 Year in Review

December auto sales in the U.S. are estimated to hit 1.45 million units, translating to an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.5 million units, according to S&P Global Mobility analysts. This would match the month prior reading
Dec 30, 2024