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Mitsubishi Alleges Signage Violations in Dealer Lawsuit
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
Dealers, Customers Pay High Price for Fake IDs
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
Trump Targets EVs in First Round of Executive Orders
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
Biden Finalizes Chinese Vehicle Ban, Trump to Weigh Exemptions
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
D.C. Dealer Group Refutes Federal, State Fraud Charges
The FTC and Maryland AG say Lindsay Automotive Group made millions by systematically overcharging customers. Executives denied the charges. Read more at FTC.gov
CNCDA Says Scout Motors Plan Violates Calif. Law
The California New Car Dealers Association sent a cease-and-desist letter to discourage Volkswagen from selling its Scout Motors EVs directly to consumers. Read more at CarBuzz
