Senate Banking Committee Advances CFPB Director Nominee
On September 17, the Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 to advance the nomination of Brian Johnson to lead…
TikTok Automotive Tapped to Close NIADA Event
ARLINGTON, Texas — The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) announced today that Ryan Copacia, Principal at TikTok…
Car-Mart’s Capital Crunch: The Facts Behind the Numbers
According to recent public SEC filings and industry reports, America’s Car-Mart is facing significant financial challenges as the…
FTC Releases New Price Transparency FAQs for Auto Dealers
Independent dealers now have a clearer roadmap for pricing compliance, courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). On…
Hey, Chat. You’re Hired.
Using AI to Elevate Your Current Employees—Not Replace Them By Mark Fuerbacher | President, Universal ImportsAs Seen in…
Early Bird Deadline Approaching for NIADA BHPH Dealer Forum
With early bird pricing for NIADA’s 2026 Buy Here, Pay Here Dealer Forum set to expire October 1,…
August Used-Vehicle Data Shows Tightening Supply of Affordable Inventory
For independent dealers, the biggest story in August’s used-vehicle data isn’t rising prices — it’s shrinking supply of…
Copart to Acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9 Billion Wholesale Marketplace Deal
Independent dealers who use ACV Auctions to source or resell wholesale inventory should watch a major shift now…
The United States’ Trade War with Canada Heats Up with New Tariffs on Vehicle Imports
On September 8, President Trump signed five proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, escalating…
eBay Announces Ban on Airbag Listings
If a vehicle on your lot has ever been in a crash that triggered its airbags, it’s worth…

