TSLA445.27011.82%
GM75.810-0.63%
F13.5851.595%
RIVN14.2700.32%
CYD51.0202.5%
HMC24.3700.26%
TM186.8905.22%
CVNA69.900-3.82%
PAG166.580-2.45%
LAD273.220-2.08%
AN191.110-4.25%
GPI327.780-8.36%
ABG192.850-0.83%
SAH76.120-2.46%
TSLA445.27011.82%
GM75.810-0.63%
F13.5851.595%
RIVN14.2700.32%
CYD51.0202.5%
HMC24.3700.26%
TM186.8905.22%
CVNA69.900-3.82%
PAG166.580-2.45%
LAD273.220-2.08%
AN191.110-4.25%
GPI327.780-8.36%
ABG192.850-0.83%
SAH76.120-2.46%
TSLA445.27011.82%
GM75.810-0.63%
F13.5851.595%
RIVN14.2700.32%
CYD51.0202.5%
HMC24.3700.26%
TM186.8905.22%
CVNA69.900-3.82%
PAG166.580-2.45%
LAD273.220-2.08%
AN191.110-4.25%
GPI327.780-8.36%
ABG192.850-0.83%
SAH76.120-2.46%


Safety & Compliance

Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA’s updated ADAS safety tests

Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA’s updated ADAS safety tests

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: Advanced safety technology is becoming a larger selling point as regulators expand ADAS testing standards. Dealers may see stronger consumer demand for vehicles with top-rated crash-avoidance systems...
Safety & Compliance Articles
Kill Switch, NHTSA

NHTSA’s controversial ‘Kill Switch’ mandate lives on despite missed deadline, repeal effort

- May 1, 2026
On The Dash: NHTSA missed its 2024 deadline and has no timeline for a final rule. No commercially available technology yet meets the law's passive detection standard. A House bill...
Industry News Safety & Compliance
Autosaver Group compliance officer says resolving complaints early keeps dealers off regulators' radar

Autosaver Group compliance officer says resolving complaints early keeps dealers off regulators’ radar

- April 29, 2026
Dealerships that fail to resolve customer complaints internally are building a case against themselves, one unresolved grievance at a time. That is the core philosophy driving the compliance program at...
Safety & Compliance Compliance That Works
Hyundai extends EV charging unit warranty to 15 years

Hyundai extends EV charging unit warranty to 15 years despite ongoing defect concerns

- April 27, 2026
On the Dash: Extended warranty coverage may reduce customer friction but increase service traffic tied to ICCU diagnostics and repairs. Ongoing concerns about EV component reliability could affect buyer confidence...
Safety & Compliance Articles
FTC crackdown

FTC crackdown pushes auto dealers to treat compliance as a core business function

- April 27, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) intensifying scrutiny of automotive advertising practices is forcing dealerships across the country to rethink how they approach pricing transparency, with industry experts alluding that the...
Inside M&A Safety & Compliance
P2SS, NHTSA launches Pathways to Safer Streets initiative to curb U.S. traffic fatalities

NHTSA launches Pathways to Safer Streets initiative to curb U.S. traffic fatalities

- April 22, 2026
On the Dash: Increased enforcement of speeding, distracted driving, and seat belt use could influence customer driving behavior and liability considerations. Expansion of safety tech and telematics may accelerate consumer...
Safety & Compliance Articles
FTC urges dealers to report competitors for deceptive pricing practices

FTC invites dealers to report potential pricing issues across the industry

- April 21, 2026
On the Dash: FTC is increasing enforcement and expects dealers to help identify noncompliant competitors. All-in pricing, including doc fees, must be clearly disclosed in advertising. Noncompliant pricing tactics risk...
Safety & Compliance Articles
Broker activity faces rising scrutiny as states and OEMs tighten enforcement, increasing compliance risk and reshaping dealer operations.

Broker blockade: Industry crackdown reshapes dealership compliance

- April 21, 2026
The automotive broker industry faces increased scrutiny as tighter franchise laws, differences in state-level enforcement, and growing pressure from dealership groups reshape how new vehicles are sold.  Brokers act as...
Safety & Compliance Inside Automotive
Euro NCAP says U.S. politics slowing vehicle safety progress

Euro NCAP says U.S. politics slowing vehicle safety progress

- April 9, 2026
On the Dash: Euro NCAP leaders say political oversight in the U.S. is delaying safety innovation and regulatory updates. U.S. vehicle safety performance, particularly in pedestrian protection, is trailing European...
Safety & Compliance Articles
FTC-Compliant

How to stay FTC-compliant while hitting sales goals

- April 7, 2026
Dealers across the country are under increasing pressure to maintain compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines while remaining competitive in pricing and sales strategies. Namu Keys, Senior Product Marketer...
Safety & Compliance Inside Automotive


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