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.

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.

In this episode

NY AG orders two DARCARS dealerships to refund $1 million-plus over ‘deceptive fees’CBT News
Go Auto acquires Toyota of Hollywood from Sullivan Automotive GroupCBT News
Erin Kerrigan sees record buy-sell activity in 2026CBT News
Cox raises 2026 new-car sales forecast on positive indicatorsAutomotive Dive
Volvo Cars sets former Porsche North America leader as global CEOAutomotive Dive
Hyundai sees growth in hybrids, robotaxis and physical AIAutomotive Dive
GM Is Actually Putting an 8.3L Duramax Diesel in Its HD Pickups to Devour FordThe Drive
Lookers reopens newly refurbished Nissan showroom in NewcastleMotor Trader
McLaren unveils new brand identityMotor Trader
Cazoo launches ‘snap and search’ AI imagery toolMotor Trader