| Chrysler Previews SEMA-Bound Rides, Get Ready for Some T/A, ACR, and Scorpion Action |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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As auto-show season kicks into gear—au revoir, Paris, yo, L.A.!—there’s one show that’ll top them all for straight-up automotive nonsense: SEMA. The Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is one of our favorite fall staples, and it’s coming up fast. Several major manufacturers will join legions of tuners, parts makers, and shops on […]
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| Attention Craigslist Shoppers: There’s a $3900 Ferrari in Aisle WTF |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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Ferrari prices got you down? Yes, it’s probably just a matter of time before that Testarossa you’ve wanted since you were 13 gets priced into stupid-money territory, but if cashing out your 401K to roll Italian-style is not an option, fret not. Like Luke Skywalker, Craigslist is here to rescue you. READ MORE: Chasing the […]
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| NBA Superstar LeBron James Buys a Kia, Officially Becomes “Luxury Brand Ambassador” |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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Attention! May all the king’s men and the court come to attention? Kia has enlisted ten-time NBA All-Star LeBron James as the brand’s “luxury ambassador” for its K900 sedan. King James, for his part, seems very excited about his very own 420-horsepower, gadget-laden luxo-barge, tweeting his love for the sedan back in August. That’s high (but […]
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| 423,000 Lexus Models Recalled for Fire Risk Due to Leaky Fuel Gaskets |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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Toyota is recalling about 423,000 Lexus sedans and convertibles from 2006–2011 for underhood fuel gaskets that could leak, resulting in a fire. The 2006–2011 IS and GS, 2007–2010 LS, 2010 IS C, and 2008–2010 IS F have fuel lines that could have “plating particles” on their gasket-seating surfaces, which could compromise the seal between the […]
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| 2016 BMW M2 Rumored to Get 374 Horsepower, Manual-Shift Only |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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In case you’re not already excited for BMW’s upcoming M2, the high-performance, M GmbH–fettled version of the diminutive 2-series coupe, allow us to remind you why you should be giddy. Reports from Auto Express and BMW Blog shed more light on the 2016 M2, including more specific output figures, as well as when we can expect […]
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| Sales in Motion Adds Carfax to Mobile Tool |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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Dealer sales staff can now instantly access the Carfax Vehicle History Report for used vehicles directly from SIM-SST, Sales in Motion’s tablet sales tool.
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| Inaugural Compliance Summit Set for Nov. 10 |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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The two-day event is designed to offer actionable compliance solutions to dealers and their partners. It will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
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| Federal Judge Dismisses GAP Coverage Lawsuit |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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A judge in Maryland dismissed a lawsuit against the Pohanka Auto Group. It alleged that the group’s GAP coverage was “phony” because it did not meet the definition of a debt-cancellation agreement under Maryland law.
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| eLEND Solutions Launches Credit Application Platform |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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The firm’s CreditPlus is an interactive credit application platform that instantly preapproves shoppers based on the dealer’s defined credit criteria. Consumers can also view their credit score and pick their payments.
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| TrueCar Dealers to Dislcose Doc Fees, Accessory Pricing |
Oct 16th, 2014 |
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TrueCar's 9,000 certified dealers have agreed to disclose costs for vehicle accessories and non-governmental doc fees under the firm's new 'No Surprises' initiative.
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