More than 1,700 New Yorkers who bought out leases arranged at eight Nissan dealerships will get a share of a $3.2 million settlement brokered by the state AG. Read more at AG.NY.gov
A new lawsuit claims General Motors was aware of a propulsion issue years before a recent recall of trucks and SUVs equipped with the L87 V8 engine. Read more at USA Today
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed sued against the operators of six dealerships, all accused of failing to provide titles to customers in a timely fashion in violation of state law. Read more at Dealer Agent News
Attorney and Mosaic Compliance Services CEO Jim Ganther kicks off a multipart series on payment packing, an archaic practice that is clearly illegal and, with compliant processes, easily avoidable. Watch at YouTube
Attorney Tom Oscherwitz warns the auto finance industry not to take its foot off the compliance pedal despite the dismantling of federal regulatory bodies. Read more at DealerELITE
President Donald Trump has delivered some tariff relief for automakers, preserving a 25% levy on imported vehicles but offering offsets for imported parts. Read more at Auto Dealer News
The California New Car Dealers Association sued Volkswagen and its Scout Motors division, whose EVs the factory wants to sell directly to consumers. Read more at CNCDA.org
Attorney Jim Ganther lists the most effective tools available to help combat synthetic ID theft and the warning signs dealers can’t afford to ignore. Read more at Auto Dealer Today
An ongoing dispute between Honda and Criswell Acura over a ZDX that failed at 400 miles has escalated with the filing of a lawsuit against the factory. Read more at CarScoops
Properly utilized, the F&I menu can be more than a selling tool. ACE’s Penny Bell shares a four-point checklist for ensuring menu settings and processes reinforce the dealership’s compliance standards. Read more at F&I and Showroom
