According to a story from The Wall Street Journal, some auto dealers are getting together to oppose the new fuel economy rules that are being...
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Back-end Lender Repurchase Demands: A Hidden Land Mine in the Red Flag Rules
By now, most dealers are aware of the FTC’s Red Flags Rule and the potential liability they face if they do not adopt and implement an Identity...
The FTC’s Unwavering Gaze: Why Auto Dealers and Lenders Can’t Afford Complacency on Cybersecurity
For years, the automotive industry has navigated a complex landscape of regulations, from sales practices to lending laws. Yet, a new, intensified...
Are Dealerships Deceptive or Are They Just a By-Product of a Broken Technology Ecosystem?
Dealerships across the country have come under intense scrutiny in the wake of several Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuits, raising the...
FTC Takes Action Against General Motors for Sharing Drivers Data
General Motors (GM) is banned for five years from disclosing consumers’ sensitive geolocation and driver behavior data to consumer reporting...
Why You Must Scrutinize Vendors’ Cyber Security
Poor vetting of cyber security measures taken regarding the vendors you do business with is a dangerously weak link in auto dealership data...
Tariffs, EV’s, Regulations Loosened: The Auto Industry Readies for a Second Trump Presidency
When a Republican sits behind the resolute desk in the Oval Office with a majority in both the House and Senate, it has historically been seen as...
Pennsylvania Law Requires Dealers to Inspect New-Vehicles
New inspection laws for automotive dealers were recently enacted in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced an amendment to the...
“Run With Bad News, Walk With Good News”
This is how I run my life as a business owner, a parent, a husband, a friend, a colleague, a consultant, a brother, a son…well, you get the picture....
Asbury Automotive Pledges Vigorous Defense Against FTC Compliant
One of the largest U.S. automotive groups is facing action from the federal government due to alleged discriminatory practices. On Aug. 15, the...