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Former Holzhauer Owner Out on Bail, Will Face Theft Charges
Daniel Winchell was accused of selling vehicles out of trust and charged with multiple counts of theft and ongoing criminal conduct. Read more at Auto Dealer News
Lithia Owes Alaska $300,000 in Unadvertised Fees Settlement
Lithia Motors will pay restitution plus a $300,000 civil penalty to settle charges related to fees not included in vehicle prices advertised at five Alaska dealerships. Read more at Dealer Agent News
Mitsubishi Targets Iowa Dealer Over Signage, Brand Program
Mitsubishi says John Deery Motor Co. has violated its dealer agreement by failing to provide showroom space and erect proper signage at a multifranchise rooftop. Read more at Auto Dealer News
Odometer Fraud Up 14% as California Leads Nation in Rollbacks
Carfax reports more than 2.45 million U.S.-registered vehicles have rolled-back odometers, an increase of 14% from 2024, led by California’s 532,200 units. Read more at Carfax
Milovich: Rise of State Regulators Forces Industry Reckoning
State officials have stepped into the void left by a slowdown in federal rulemaking. Attorney highlights some of the 119 recent changes affecting auto finance. Read more at Dealer Agent News
California Judge Gives Tesla 90 Days to Correct Self-Driving Claims
Tesla has been ordered to revise marketing language implying its vehicles can operate autonomously or face a 30-day suspension of its California dealer license. Read more at Auto Dealer News
