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Episode · Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 4:13

Asbury Clears, Dealer Pricing Law Draws Notice

A regulatory case against a public dealer group closes quietly this morning, while labour talks in Canada stay stuck. CBT News reports the FTC has dismissed its complaint against Asbury Automotive. BNN Bloomberg has Unifor's strike authorization vote against Stellantis moving forward with no new session set. Motor Trader covers a UK retail split, with Group One Automotive posting a loss while three-year-old EV values climb against falling diesel demand. Auto Remarketing tracks a run of desk-side technology additions, and CBT News flags California's CARS Act putting new focus on dealer pricing disclosure. A pair of local court and police stories round out the morning from Illinois and Arkansas.

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Why did the FTC dismiss its complaint against Asbury Automotive?

The Federal Trade Commission dismissed its complaint against Asbury Automotive without giving any public reasoning for closing the case. It had been the only open federal matter against a publicly traded dealer group this quarter.

What is the status of Unifor's strike authorization vote against Stellantis?

Unifor's strike authorization vote against Stellantis is moving forward this week, with bargaining still at an impasse and no new session set.

What does California's CARS Act require of dealers?

California's CARS Act is drawing fresh attention to dealer pricing practices, with disclosure requirements covering advertised prices and added fees.

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