Despite trade groups’ best efforts, new regulations taking effect in 2025 will effectively prevent RV dealers from selling diesel coaches — and not just in California. Read more at RV Business
Among a litany of presumed trade and economic policy changes, a second Trump administration is likely to significantly reduce regulatory pressure to produce EVs. Read more at CBT News
The Transport Project’s Daniel Gage says the federal agency’s de facto EV mandates are “unrealistic and unimplementable” for on-road transportation. Read more at Heavy Duty Trucking
Best Ford of Nashua (N.H.)’s Facebook followers quickly tracked down a customer suspected of using a fake check to buy a $50,000 truck. Read more at Automotive News
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser says a warranty company’s owners misrepresented its products and services as well as its charitable endeavors. Read more at Fox21
Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau attorney Tom Oscherwitz says a review of the agency's own data proves its stated priorities fail to reflect the issues car buyers are actually complaining about. Read more at WardsAuto
Everyone involved with every deal is subject to federally mandated OFAC checks. ACE’s Penny Bell shares the history of the rule and current best practices. Read more at F&I and Showroom
Volkswagen’s decision to bypass its U.S. dealer network and sell Scout EVs directly to consumers drew a swift rebuke from national and state dealer associations. Read more at Reuters
With questionable IDs and strange habits, sovereign citizens are easily spotted and foiled. ACE’s Gil Van Over lists common clues and effective wordtracks — including the one that terminates the transaction. Read more at Agent Entrepreneur
Reynolds and Reynolds’ Terry O’Loughlin shares advice for dealers who want to eradicate fraud in the credit application process, including incidents involving dealership personnel. Read more at F&I and Showroom
