Trump Grants 30-Day Pause on Tariffs for US Automakers
Tariq Kamal2025-03-06T16:33:23-08:00President Donald Trump has granted a one-month exemption to steep new tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico for U.S. automakers. Read more at AP
Moreno Bill Targets Emissions Rules, Incentivizes Domestic Production
Tariq Kamal2025-02-26T11:50:48-08:00U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno’s Transportation Freedom Act would revise and standardize fuel economy standards and offer tax savings to domestic manufacturers. Read more at Dealer Agent News
NY Dealers Push Back Against 2035 Zero Emissions Goal
Tariq Kamal2025-02-26T11:32:49-08:00Dealers tell the New York Post that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s goal of an zero-emissions new vehicle market by 2023 is “an unrealistic bust.” Read more at New York Post
ACE to Certify Compliance Trainers at Agent Summit
Tariq Kamal2025-02-19T11:10:33-08:00Agent Summit will host the first ACE Trainer certification, a private event open to ACE-partnered and -certified agents and trainers. Read more at Dealer Agent News
SC Bill to Allow Direct EV Sales Stalls
Tariq Kamal2025-02-14T09:15:57-08:00The Consumer Freedom Act has stalled following a subcommittee hearing, a setback for Scout Motors’ campaign to sell directly to consumers in the state where its EVs will be built. Read more at Auto Dealer News
‘Whirlwind’ of Shakeups Hits CFPB, FTC
Tariq Kamal2025-02-12T14:31:12-08:00SubPrime’s Nick Zulovich reports on the latest developments as federal regulators that govern auto retail and finance are reshaped and reformed under a second Trump administration. Read more at SubPrime
South Carolina Grants Scout Motors $1.3B, Blocks Sales
Tariq Kamal2025-02-10T17:00:50-08:00Barring the passage of a proposed bill, residents of the state where Scout Motors EVs are built will have to travel across state lines to buy one. Read more at Auto Dealer News
War Story From the Front Lines
Tariq Kamal2025-02-13T15:56:53-08:00ACE’s Gil Van Over channels Johnny Carson to catch a would-be fraudster in the act and prevent the theft of a vehicle after dealership personnel ignored several red flags, including a highly suspicious ID. Read more at Agent Entrepreneur
Select Auto Protect Shut Down by Okla. Insurance Commissioner
Tariq Kamal2025-02-10T16:58:23-08:00The Oklahoma Insurance Department accused Select Auto Protect of selling VSCs without a license following an investigation spurred by consumer complaints. Read more at Dealer Agent News
DC Auto Show Public Policy Day Recap
Tariq Kamal2025-02-11T15:30:59-08:00The Washington DC Auto Show’s Public Policy Day connects guest speakers like Sen. Bernie Moreno and NADA Chairman Tom Castriota with dealership, OEM and media reps. Attorney Jim Ganther shares a recap. Watch on YouTube