Big changes are coming to the Canadian auto industry. In fact, a new report from KPMG says it’s already happening. Facing an uncertain environment in trade, the overall economy and the automotive markets, Canada’s automotive industry is acting rather than waiting for a new Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, said the report, titled Disruption as Usual: Canada’s Automotive […] [Read More]

A New Jersey independent dealership is back in trouble with the state’s attorney general and Division of Consumer Affairs after officials said the store violated a prior consent order along with other misconduct. Acting attorney general Jennifer Davenport and the division announced this week that the state has obtained a judgment totaling more than $840,000, […] [Read More]

This week, National Lenders General Agency announced the appointment of Robert Rudnai as vice president of risk and compliance, bringing valuable experience from a Texas regulatory agency. In this role, National Lenders said Rudnai will oversee enterprise-wide risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance initiatives as the company continues to expand its national footprint. Management highlighted […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive spotted a steady start to the year on the credit front, despite some turbulence involving negative equity, down payments and contract terms. The January reading of the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index remained at 100.0, staying at its best level since October 2022. The latest mark also represented a lift of nearly 5% from […] [Read More]

A longtime Mitsubishi dealership is walking away from the brand. Porcaro Automotive in Wisconsin’s Racine-Kenosha area announced it is no longer representing Mitsubishi, ending a relationship with the automaker that dates to 1999. General manager Dan Hoppenjan said the decision was “driven by circumstances beyond the dealership’s control” and reflects Mitsubishi’s “well-documented struggles” in the […] [Read More]

New year, used (car) surprise. In a twist to start 2026, demand for used cars was at its highest level for January in five years, according to the latest CarGurus Intelligence Report. The CarGurus Used Vehicle Demand Index was at 109.7 in January, which beat December’s reading by 4.0% and was up 7.2% year-over-year. Last […] [Read More]

The American Recovery Association is hosting online voting to decide recipients of the 10 industry awards that will be given during the 2026 North American Repossessors Summit. There are 22 industry professionals in the running for these honors during voting that’s set to close on Monday. Among the awards are: Agency Owner of the Year […] [Read More]

TraXtion’s new leader has recorded his first win. In its first announcement since Brad Kokesh was promoted to president and CEO two weeks earlier, the company said it has been selected as a Core Preferred Partner by Lithia and Driveway, which operates more than 450 locations in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. As part […] [Read More]

The PART Act is back, and now it’s moving forward. The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act, a bill to combat catalytic converter theft that has been discussed and debated in Congress for more than three years, is advancing out of the House Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee, which voted Tuesday to send the bill on […] [Read More]

Gather, which positions itself as a next-generation identity and insurance verification platform, recently announced a partnership with Mosaic Compliance Services. The companies said in a news release that they will deliver an expanded suite of compliance, verification, and insurance solutions designed to help dealerships reduce risk, meet regulatory requirements, and close deals with confidence. Through […] [Read More]