Fletcher Jones Automotive Group adds to its divestiture of high-profile dealerships with the sale of Porsche Walnut Creek (Calif.) to Sonic Automotive. +
Luke Ramseth of The Detroit News reports Carvana’s seven recently acquired Stellantis dealerships have sold new vehicles to customers in 37 states. +
Prosecutors say Andrea Nicole Doherty used the restoration and resale business she inherited from her father to defraud customers and collectors. +
The owner of Aaron Automotive Group claims a dealer services provider made false promises to deliver training, consulting and process implementation. +
In a reversal of a reversal, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved a rebate for first-time ZEV buyers to offset the loss of a federal tax credit. +
The WSADA has filed suit against Volkswagen subsidiary Scout Motors, alleging the EV maker’s direct sales plan runs afoul of state franchise laws. +
AutoNation has purchased the Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche dealerships in tony Fremont, Calif., from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group. +
State Attorney General Rob Bonta says General Motors will pay $12.8 million to settle charges the factory sold OnStar-generated driver data to insurance companies. +
The Swickard auto group will pay Alaska up to $1 million to settle charges of unfair and deceptive advertising practices and violations of state laws governing used car sales. +
Carvana has purchased Sacramento (Calif.) Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, continuing a Stellantis dealership buying spree that started nearly a year ago, likely in an attempt to secure an in-house inventory channel. +
