Thursday, April 18, 2019

Twenty-one charged in Car2Go car-sharing fiasco

Twenty-one charged in Car2Go car-sharing fiasco http://bit.ly/2PkW7F9

A Chicago police spokesperson said the investigation into the disappearance of the vehicles in the Car2Go fleet remains ongoing.

Dealers need to be part of the emerging data landscape

Dealers need to be part of the emerging data landscape http://bit.ly/2VXtKzy

The consolidation of big data within ad agencies with deep relationships with vehicle producers is now clear. Data will become the auto industry's new oil.

Hyundai hires former Nissan exec Munoz for global, Americas roles

Hyundai hires former Nissan exec Munoz for global, Americas roles http://bit.ly/2Pijwa4

Jose Munoz, the 20-year veteran of Toyota and Nissan, inherits a revitalized Hyundai vehicle lineup in the U.S. and comes with a reputation for pushing hard to achieve his boss's targets.

Higher new-vehicle prices are juicing used-car market, study says

Higher new-vehicle prices are juicing used-car market, study says http://bit.ly/2KMWb1S

As new-vehicle prices rise, more consumers continue to shift to the used-vehicle market, according to Cox Automotive's latest Car Buyer Journey study.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Stipulation capture tool aims to smooth approval process

Stipulation capture tool aims to smooth approval process http://bit.ly/2PfRSuH

Streamlining the financing process at a dealership doesn't always take a complete overhaul. Sometimes a small enhancement can smooth and accelerate the process.

Indiana dealership group sued in class action over document fees

Indiana dealership group sued in class action over document fees http://bit.ly/2Uo1qV2

Andy Mohr Automotive Group, an 11-rooftop Indiana dealership group, is facing a class-action lawsuit after customers say they were charged an illegal document preparation fee. It is the second such lawsuit filed this month against dealerships in the state, and legislation is already in the works to legalize fees under $200.