The Biden Administration is taking the first steps that could lead to the banning of connected cars from China. The U.S. announced on Feb. 29 that it is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and co

New-vehicle sales are projected to be better than expected for February. Cox Automotive is projecting when numbers are announced next week it will show gains over last year and improvement from January, which came in slower than expected. Sales volum

Two of the leading auto dealerships made significant dealership acquisitions this week. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. on Feb. 26 announced the acquisition of Newport Lexus and Tustin Lexus, two high performing Lexus dealerships in Orange County, CA. Th

In today’s competitive market, car dealerships search for effective ways to capture attention. Many dealerships focus on advertising through Facebook and staying active on Instagram while often neglecting the potential of TikTok. However, TikTo

Dealer Services Network (DSN), a technology-enabled provider of title and registration services for mobility customers, proudly announces the newest addition to its executive team, Jennifer Somers, who will serve as its Director of Technology. In thi

In November, UAW leadership successfully ratified a new 4½-year contract with Detroit’s Big Three—Ford, GM and Stellantis—after six weeks of targeted strikes that stopped production in the most profitable plants for all three manufacturers

With the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule slated to go into effect this year, a recent poll showed over a third of Americans have experienced the practice the law is looking to combat. KPA, a leading provide

U.S. dealership numbers rose in 2023, according to a recent report from Urban Science. Urban’s Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR) found at the end of last year there were 90 more dealerships in the U.S. compared to year-end 2022—18,347 in

Carvana posted its first-ever annual profit on Feb. 22 in the aftermath of a deal with bondholders last year to cut its outstanding debt by $1 billion. The company forecast an adjusted core profit for the first quarter “significantly above” $100