Nearly 80% of dealers surveyed by eLEND Solutions say fraudulent activity is on the rise at their stores, with 10% reporting they lost at least 10 vehicles in 2025. +
Dealers surveyed for Experian’s Dealer Fraud Threat Report closed an average of four deals that were later revealed to be fraudulent in 2025, with many bearing 100% of the cost. +
Mosaic Compliance Services and AAMS Training have agreed to merge, combining Mosaic’s multifaceted training and technology suite with AAMS’s expertise in the environmental health and safety space. +
Dealertrack has integrated BorrowerCheck by Point Predictive, an advanced, AI-based identity verification solution designed to counter deepfake and synthetic ID fraud. +
A new partnership combines Mosaic Compliance Services’ digital compliance suite with Gather’s verification tools, including identity verification and insurance validation. +
Daniel Winchell, the former owner of three Northwest Iowa dealerships, was accused of selling vehicles out of trust and charged with multiple counts of theft and ongoing criminal conduct. +
Lithia Motors will pay restitution to customers of five dealerships plus a $300,000 civil penalty to settle charges related to fees not included in advertised vehicle prices. +
Mitsubishi says John Deery Motor Co. has violated its dealer agreement by failing to provide showroom space and erect proper signage at a rooftop shared with Nissan and Lincoln franchises. +
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. +
State officials have stepped into the void left by a slowdown in federal rulemaking. Attorney highlights some of the 119 recent changes affecting the auto finance industry. +
