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Dealers
Dealer franchise legislation back on in California

Wide-ranging dealer franchise legislation is back on the table in the California Assembly following the veto of a similar bill last year by then-Gov. Jerry Brown over concerns about a warranty reimbursement formula. 
Dealers
Florida's Alan Jay group recovers All Pro fumble

The Alan Jay Automotive Network, which has grown in Florida to 15 brands and 11 rooftops, is branching out to the Detroit area.
Dealers
All Pro Nissan stores reopen under new ownership

The two All Pro Nissan dealerships in Michigan that abruptly closed last fall have reopened under new management. Alan Jay Automotive Network of Sebring, Fla., has bought the stores.
Dealers
Coming retail changes make for a brisk buy-sell market

U.S. dealerships' buy-sell activity remained strong through the third quarter of 2018, with robust activity expected to have continued through the fourth quarter and into 2019.
Best Practices
Mobile app connects with customers

Newton Nissan of Gallatin says its launch of a mobile app has helped retain customers, book service appointments and sell vehicles.
Dealers
Lexus remains dealers' most-liked brand, NADA survey finds

Lexus remains the most-liked brand by dealers in the latest National Automobile Dealers Association Dealer Attitude Survey. Porsche moved up one spot into the top five in the summer survey, while Volvo and Ram unseated Kia and Ford to climb into the top 10.
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Real-world scenarios reinforce behavior
The Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals certifies F&I personnel in areas of ethical decision-making.
Retail
Volvo dealers in California revolt against subscriptions
As Volvo prepares a new and improved version of its Care by Volvo subscroption service, California hears the grumbling of dealer protests.
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One-person, one-price strategy aids ethics
The transparency of a one-person, one-price approach lends itself to a more ethical culture, said some dealers who have made the switch.
Dealers
California dealer association asks Volvo to halt subscription service in the state
The California New Car Dealers Association asked Volvo to stop its Care by Volvo subscription service after a review found what the association believes to be violations of California franchise laws.
Dealers
Lincoln: No change to anti-dualing policy despite Calif. dealer backlash
Lincoln says building standalone luxury showrooms is vital to its growth; California dealer group says it's financially harmful.
Retail
Dealership group owned by ex-NFL players turns over vehicles to Nissan finance arm
An ailing dealership group owned by two former NFL players and an auto industry veteran has agreed to turn over vehicle collateral to Nissan Motor Acceptance from three of its now-closed stores.
Executives
Architect of Cruise deal now gets to run the company
Dan Ammann will now lead the autonomous vehicle company he helped GM acquire in Cruise Automation.
Executives
DAVID ROSENBERG
Automotive News All star David Rosenberg, CEO of Prime Automotive Group, helped launch a new vehicle subscription program this year.
Dealers
Calif. group's 7 stores close abruptly amid financial woes
After months of financial woes, Rahim Hassanally, the prominent young dealer principal of Momentum Auto Group in California, abruptly shut down seven stores.