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Episode · Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 4:20

DARCARS Ordered to Refund Over a Million

A million-dollar refund order out of New York puts a number on how far state regulators will go over dealer fees, and that leads a morning with plenty else moving. CBT News covers a fresh Go Auto acquisition and a buy-sell advisor calling this a record year for dealership transactions, while Automotive Dive has Cox Automotive raising its sales forecast and Volvo naming a new global chief executive. Auto Remarketing and Car Dealership Guy News track a run of AI tools landing on the call desk and in the service bay, and Motor Trader files a batch of UK retail moves. Stellantis's Brampton sale remains open, and a European battery rule could add real cost to EV stickers.

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Why was DARCARS ordered to refund money to customers?

New York's attorney general found that two DARCARS dealerships layered deceptive fees on top of advertised prices, and ordered both franchises to refund more than one million dollars to affected buyers.

What dealership did Go Auto acquire?

Go Auto acquired Toyota of Hollywood from Sullivan Automotive Group.

What did Cox Automotive say about its 2026 sales forecast?

Cox Automotive raised its 2026 new-car sales forecast, citing positive indicators for the back half of the year.

What new diesel engine is GM putting in its heavy-duty pickups?

General Motors is putting an 8.3 liter Duramax diesel into its heavy-duty pickups, a move aimed squarely at Ford's own heavy-duty lineup.

How much could new EU battery sourcing rules add to electric car prices?

New 'Made in Europe' battery sourcing rules could add about 2,100 euros to the price of an electric car.

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