Dealer OPS & Leadership
Thirteen Vehicles Earn Top Marks for Frontal Crash Prevention Systems
According to The Detroit News, thirteen vehicles earn top marks for frontal crash prevention systems. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says 13 models earn top marks for new frontal crash prevention systems — automatic braking and warnings to avoid wrecks....
Body Shop Owner Gets 50 Years to Life for Murdering Customer
According to Autobody News, body shop owner gets 50 years to life for murdering customer. A California body shop owner who shot and killed a dissatisfied customer whose car never got fixed was sentenced Friday to 50-years-to-life in prison for first-degree murder,...
Experian Automotive helps “Breaking Bad” vehicles drive off into the sunset
Complimentary AutoCheck vehicle history reports available on all “Breaking Bad” vehicles auctioned through ScreenBid Experian Automotive today announced that it has teamed with ScreenBid, the world’s best source for certified authentic, screen-used Hollywood...
The Disposal of Shop Towels Addressed by EPA
The disposal of shop towels addressed by EPA, according to SearchAutoParts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says auto repair shops are one of the chief beneficiaries of a final rule having to do with disposal of shop towels. Those towels are used to mop up...
New Recalls Issued by Mazda & Nissan
According to The Detroit News, new recalls have been issued by Mazda and Nissan. Two Japanese automakers on Saturday said they were recalling nearly 260,000 vehicles to address problems with faulty doors and engine problems. Mazda Motor Corp. said it is recalling...
Illegal Use of Text Messages in Collections Triggers $1 Million Penalty from FTC
According to Sub Prime Auto Finance News, Illegal use of text messages in collection triggers penalty from FTC. Panel discussions about collections at events hosted by the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers sometimes stir the most attention from...
Fitch: Prime Auto ABS Exhibiting Less Volatility Than in Prior Years
According to Reuters, prime auto ABS exhibiting less volatility than in prior years. Prime annualized net losses (ANL) crept up 3% in August over July's level, showing much less of an increase during this historically weaker period, according to Fitch Ratings....
9 Japanese suppliers to pay $740M in price-fixing scheme
According to Detroit Free Press, 9 Japanese suppliers must pay $740M in price-fixing scheme. Nine Japanese companies will pay $740 million to settle charges they fixed prices of automotive parts sold to carmakers in the U.S. The largest fines were $195 million levied...
September Auto Sales Expected to Dip 2 Percent, According to Kelley Blue Book
New-vehicle sales are expected to decline 1.8 percent in September 2013 to a total of 1.17 million units, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. “September 2013 new-vehicle sales represent the first...
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