May 28, 2022
Dealer News
Mercedes Announces Recall
Staff Writer
January 11, 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail. The potential…
Mercedes-Benz Tops 2020 Sales
Staff Writer
January 10, 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA reported Q4 2021 sales of 60,326 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q4 sales of 15,705, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 76,031 vehicles for the quarter,…
Automakers Struggle with Brand Loyalty
Staff Writer
January 10, 2022
Automakers must strengthen relationships with their dealers to improve customer experiences, boost sales and increase consumer loyalty, according to a new report from Accenture. The report, “A Customer Experience Reboot:…
SAAR Forecast to Finish at 14.9 Million
Staff Writer
December 30, 2021
New-vehicle sales in 2021 are now expected to finish near 14.9 million, according to Kelley Blue Book, up 2.5% from the 14.5 million in 2020 but well below the five-year…
Nissan Announces 2021 Rogue Recalls
Staff Writer
December 29, 2021
Nissan North America is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail. The potential number of units affected is 24,793.…
Media Firm Names Vehicle Award Winners
Staff Writer
December 29, 2021
MotorBiscuit, an automotive media brand of Endgame360, has named the winners of the inaugural MotorBiscuit Vehicle Awards. MotorBiscuit staff and senior automotive journalists tested dozens of vehicles in 2021, reviewing…
Auto Loan Default Rate Rises
Staff Writer
December 28, 2021
The S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices for November 2021 shows the auto loan default rate was up six basis points to 0.44%. The indices represent a comprehensive measure of changes…
Used Vehicle Listings Fall, Prices Strong
Staff Writer
December 22, 2021
Black Book says the used retail listing price index now sits at around 35% above where the industry began the year. The scarcity of both new and used inventory in…
EEOC Settles Suit with Dealer
Staff Writer
December 21, 2021
Davis Automotive Group, Inc., doing business as BMW Cleveland, an automobile dealership located in Solon, Ohio, will pay $390,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle an age discrimination lawsuit…
