Tesla is allowed to sell its EVs directly to Ohioans, but its competitor, Rivian, is not. The latter is suing to end the state's ban on DTC sales and its rival’s carveout. Read more at Inc.
Electrek’s Fred Lambert says Tesla withheld data critical to a lawsuit that found the EV maker partially responsible for a fatal collision. Read more at Electrek
Experian analysts say AI is in use by more than one-third of surveyed service providers, but advanced technology has yet to outpace obstacles to adoption. Read more at Dealer Agent News
Pushing the first payment beyond the industry-standard 30 or 45 days is a win-win — for plaintiffs' attorneys. Mosaic Compliance Services' Jim Ganther explains. Watch at YouTube
An Ohio woman whose vehicle was repossessed by Taylor Kia of Lima following a conditional delivery is suing the dealership after successfully claiming its business name. Read more at Cleveland.com
Automobili Lamborghini America has sued Gold Coast Exotic Imports over 32 units the Italian carmaker says were sold in violation of its dealer agreement. Read more at Chicago Sun-Times
The owners of suburban Boston's Mirak Chevrolet are suing General Motors to prevent the factory from establishing another franchise six miles away. Read more at Automotive News
The Trump administration has reined in federal enforcement actions, but attorney Jim Ganther says the case against a former dealership employee proves now is no time to fall asleep at the compliance switch. Read more at Auto Dealer Today
California DMV officials are pushing for a 30-day suspension of Tesla’s dealer license in an escalation of a yearslong legal dispute over the way “self-driving” vehicles are advertised. Read more at Electrek
ACE’s Gil Van Over offers a prime example of a “dealer law” that isn’t required by state or federal regulators but is a best practice. Read more at Agent Entrepreneur
