TSLA344.384-5.8656%
GM85.805-0.005%
F13.850-0.1%
RIVN15.945-0.795%
CYD39.9900.62%
HMC31.455-0.345%
TM191.640-1.31%
CVNA73.615-2.155%
PAG219.170-0.59%
LAD371.755-0.135%
AN196.9000.1%
GPI262.360-2.45001%
ABG211.710-3.87999%
SAH78.0301.02%
TSLA344.384-5.8656%
GM85.805-0.005%
F13.850-0.1%
RIVN15.945-0.795%
CYD39.9900.62%
HMC31.455-0.345%
TM191.640-1.31%
CVNA73.615-2.155%
PAG219.170-0.59%
LAD371.755-0.135%
AN196.9000.1%
GPI262.360-2.45001%
ABG211.710-3.87999%
SAH78.0301.02%
TSLA344.384-5.8656%
GM85.805-0.005%
F13.850-0.1%
RIVN15.945-0.795%
CYD39.9900.62%
HMC31.455-0.345%
TM191.640-1.31%
CVNA73.615-2.155%
PAG219.170-0.59%
LAD371.755-0.135%
AN196.9000.1%
GPI262.360-2.45001%
ABG211.710-3.87999%
SAH78.0301.02%


Safety & Compliance

IIHS 2026 safety awards name 63 winners,

IIHS 2026 safety awards name 63 winners, but minivans don’t make the cut

- March 25, 2026
On the Dash: Families seeking maximum safety may consider three-row SUVs or family-friendly electric SUVs, as no minivans earned awards in 2026. Budget-conscious buyers can access more than a dozen...
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How McCarthy Auto Group builds trust through compliance culture

How McCarthy Auto Group builds trust through compliance culture

- March 25, 2026
Mikelle Barnhart, compliance officer for the McCarthy Auto Group in Missouri and Kansas, has found that making compliance a collaborative, engaging experience can significantly improve dealership performance. Barnahrt joins Shannon Roberts...
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NTSB to hold hearing on fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes

NTSB to hold hearing on fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes

- March 12, 2026
On the Dash: Federal regulators continue to closely examine advanced driver assistance systems, including hands-free features such as BlueCruise. Ongoing investigations could lead to new safety recommendations or regulatory changes...
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AFIP’s Shannon Robertson shares must-know compliance strategies for dealerships

- February 16, 2026
Compliance is a critical yet often overlooked area in dealership operations. Ignoring it can lead to fines, legal issues and lost business, especially as dealerships increasingly handle digital transactions and...
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Catalytic converter theft, PART Act

Catalytic converter theft drives bipartisan push for federal PART Act – Greg York & Charlie Dyjak

- February 4, 2026
Catalytic converter theft remains a costly and disruptive problem for dealerships and consumers nationwide, prompting renewed bipartisan momentum behind the federal PART Act, which would establish traceability requirements, strengthen penalties,...
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surcharging, Priority DMS

Surcharging gains momentum as dealers confront rising payment costs – Amberly Allen & Tom Priore | Priority DMS

- January 29, 2026
As operating costs rise and fixed operations take on greater importance, more dealerships are turning to credit card surcharging as a way to protect margins. Industry estimates suggest that roughly...
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House rejects GOP bid to block anti-drunken driving technology in new vehicles

House rejects GOP bid to block anti-drunken driving technology in new vehicles

- January 23, 2026
On the Dash: House votes 268-164 to preserve funding for anti-drunken driving technology in new vehicles. Opponents cite privacy and due-process concerns; supporters emphasize lives saved. Advocacy efforts, including MADD’s...
Safety & Compliance Articles
Dealer Merchant Services, Amberly Allen

The future of automotive commerce: A Q&A with Dealer Merchant Services’ Amberly Allen

- January 22, 2026
Dealerships are facing tighter margins, rising transaction costs, and increasing compliance scrutiny. As a result, payments are drawing renewed attention across automotive retail. We spoke with Amberly Allen, managing partner...
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compliance, Jim Corchan

Inside a step-by-step approach to dealership compliance – Jim Cochran | Ramey Ford Princeton

- January 15, 2026
The debut episode of Compliance That Works focuses on a topic that directly affects dealership performance, accountability, and risk management. Host Shannon Robertson, executive director of AFIP, sits down with...
Safety & Compliance Compliance That Works
Amberly Allen, surcharge, compliance

How dealers can navigate payment changes as surcharge compliance expands – Amberly Allen | DMS

- November 18, 2025
Automotive dealers are facing a rapidly shifting payments landscape as new credit card rules, state sales tax regulations, and surcharging options reshape operational strategies, industry experts say. On today's episode...
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