The WSADA has filed suit against Volkswagen subsidiary Scout Motors, alleging the EV maker’s direct sales plan runs afoul of state franchise laws. +
Hendrick Automotive Group’s portfolio now includes 31 brands in 140 rooftops with the purchase of Foreign Cars Italia of Charlotte and Greensboro. +
A supplier fire and high demand helped the Honda CR-V outsell the Ford F-Series by more than 16,000 units in the first half of the year. +
Subaru leads all manufacturers with an 18% year-over-year increase in a report full of double-digit sales gains driven largely by demand for hybrids. +
Edmunds analysts say affordability pressures are pushing U.S. new-car buyers to borrow more, put less down and pay more each month. +
Agents will meet and network with AI providers, experts and thought leaders in September at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Midtown Atlanta. +
Trainer and veteran F&I professional Justin Gasman will serve as master of ceremonies at the inaugural AI Dealer Agent Conference, a three-day agent event set for Sept. 9–11 in Atlanta. +
Porsche leads all factories in JD Power’s 2026 Initial Quality Study, which finds infotainment and touchscreens have failed to keep pace with a trend toward fewer reported issues. +
Geely Holding-owned Polestar failed to secure an exemption to the Connected Vehicle Rule and may no longer sell new EVs in the United States. +
Famed F&I trainer Ron Reahard will equip agents with a five-point plan to leverage AI to deliver the process and results dealers and car buyers demand. +
