Used Car News

20/08/2025

Number of trucks affected: 103,174.
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines. The NHTSA ID number is 25V

20/08/2025

The Michigan Independent Automobile Dealers Association named Wade Vinson, owner of Vinson Motors, in Chesterfield, Mich., the state Quality Dealer of the Year.
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The Michigan Independent Automobile Dealers Association named Wade Vinson, owner of Vinson Motors, as the state Quality Dealer of the Year during the group’s annual Maurice VanCoillie Memorial Golf Outing at Cherry Creek Golf Club here. “It was super unexpected,” Vinson said, who attended wit

20/08/2025

With the addition of these locations, Manheim North America's nationwide network now boasts more than 80 operating locations across the U.S., covering more than 6,500 acres and serving the evolving needs of automotive clients coast to coast.
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Cox Automotive announced it has officially closed the acquisition of Bel Air Auto Auction near Baltimore, Maryland, and Tallahassee Auto Auction in Tallahassee, Florida. This move marks Manheim’s first auction addition in nearly 25 years – further cementing Manheim as the world’s largest whole

19/08/2025

2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles and 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ .
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General Motors is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles and 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The bolts attaching the high voltage battery to the interior floor may be missing or loose. The NHTSA ID number is 25V483000. Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery bolts and replace or re-t

19/08/2025

With this launch, Chicago-area customers interested in selling their vehicles to Carvana can also take advantage of same-day drop-off options after completing Carvana’s online vehicle appraisal and sales process.
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Carvana announced the expansion of same-day vehicle delivery for customers in the greater Chicago area. Select Chicago-area residents can now receive their vehicle as soon as the same day they place an order on Carvana.com. With this launch, Chicago-area customers interested in selling their vehic

18/08/2025

UCN's latest Online Edition is out! In this issue we cover Auto Sales and Social Media, Wholesales & Retail markets, the Numbers, Fintech & more.
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18/08/2025

The CFPB issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), opening the comment period. NIADA will offer its views on the proposal.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking public comment on raising the threshold for classifying companies as “larger participants” in the auto financing market. The CFPB issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), opening the comment period. NIADA will offer its views on

18/08/2025

The J.D. Power study showed national banks (780) have significantly outperformed regional banks (713) in overall satisfaction and dealer intent for a third consecutive year. While regional banks have narrowed the gap.
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National banks remain significantly ahead of regional banks in satisfaction among auto dealers, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study. The study showed national banks (780) have significantly outperformed regional banks (713) in overall satisfaction and dealer in

17/08/2025

Hertz's Rent2Buy allows customers to test drive vehicles at a low daily rate for up to three days before purchasing.
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Hertz Car Sales announced the nationwide expansion of its Hertz Rent2Buy program to more than 100 cities. The Rent2Buy program offers thousands of well-maintained, used vehicles – including newly added 2025 models – for an extended test drive. Rent2Buy allows customers to test drive vehicles a

16/08/2025

Each company brings specialized expertise: SYCN Auto Logistics in technology-driven relocation, fleet, remarketing, OEM, and dealer services; Rite Way in oversized and complex vehicle moves supported by proprietary tracking systems; and Mercury Auto Transport in direct-to-consumer POV shipping.
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SYCN Auto Logistics, Mercury Auto Transport, and Rite Way Auto Transport Group have merged to form the largest founder-led, privately owned automotive logistics company in North America. The combined organization handles over 25,000 vehicle moves each month, serving customers who need to transport

15/08/2025

Melkeya McDuffie joins Group 1 Automotive as senior vice president and chief human resources office.
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Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 250 automotive retailer with 259 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., announced the appointment of Melkeya McDuffie as senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Monday, August 11th. Having served in executive human resources lead

15/08/2025

Dodge CEO Matt McAlear led the debut of the all-new 550-horsepower SIXPACK-powered 2026 Dodge Charger S**t Pack.
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Dodge lit up downtown Pontiac, Mich., with tens of thousands of horsepower fanatics turning out to see new SIXPACK and HEMI-powered additions to the Dodge brand lineup and to celebrate a milestone 10 years of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge. Action began popping with a press