Florida dealers have formally challenged Scout Motors’ plans to sell EVs directly to consumers, citing state law establishing Scout and Volkswagen as a common entity. Read more at Automotive News
ACE will offer Automotive Compliance Specialist certification to Agent Summit attendees at the upcoming 2025 event, continuing a tradition that began in 2017. Read more at Dealer Agent News
President Donald Trump levied new tariffs of 25% on goods imported from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China with no exemptions for vehicles. Read more at Auto Dealer News
Attorney Jim Ganther breaks down the appeals court decision vacating the FTC CARS Rule and how dealers should respond. Spoiler alert: Fraud is still illegal. Read more at Dealer Agent News
The 5th Circuit vacated the FTC’s proposed CARS Rule, deciding the agency violated its own procedures by finalizing a new rule without advance notice. Read more at Auto Dealer News
Mitsubishi has sued Karmart Mitsubishi of Burlington, Wash., for allegedly violating the factory’s signage rules and redirecting service customers to its VW shop. Read more at Automotive News
Experts say identity fraud is on the rise and costing the American auto industry billions while inconveniencing legitimate customers. Read more at Detroit Free Press
President Trump ordered an end to the federal “EV mandate,” targeting sales goals, funds for charging infrastructure and state-level emissions standards. Read more at Auto Dealer News
A ban on Chinese vehicles will be finalized before President Biden leaves office, leaving the Trump administration to handle exemption requests. Read more at Auto Dealer News
The FTC and Maryland AG say Lindsay Automotive Group made millions by systematically overcharging customers. Executives denied the charges. Read more at FTC.gov
