Former GM Gets 4 Years, Owes $8M for Embezzlement
Amir Bakhtiari will spend 54 months in federal prison and faces deportation to Iran after pleading guilty to embezzling $6 million by paying phony advertising invoices and unearned bonuses.
Amir Bakhtiari will spend 54 months in federal prison and faces deportation to Iran after pleading guilty to embezzling $6 million by paying phony advertising invoices and unearned bonuses.
Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group have agreed to join forces to create the world’s No. 4 automaker in a $48 billion deal designed to save the factories billions in research and development costs.
The Federal Reserve has announced its third interest rate reduction since July, this time excluding language committing the central bank to action in support of economic expansion.
Bloomberg reports Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, which includes the Peugeot, Opel, and Citroen brands, could announce a merger as soon as this week, a deal that would form a General Motors-sized factory.
Apple TV, Roku, and other connected TV devices have become the entertainment hub for millions of households. So why are so many dealers still spending all their TV dollars on traditional ads?
A group of U.S. Porsche dealers is piloting the German factory’s first-ever online sales and financing option, designed to limit the customer’s dealership experience to final signatures and delivery.
Cox Automotive announced the promotion of Holly Capps to senior vice president of Manheim sales, where is she is expected to prioritize a stronger alignment among sales teams.
TechCrunch reports Fair CFO Tyler Painter, brother of CEO Scott Painter, and 40% of the vehicle subscription service’s staff have been let go. The moves cast doubt on the disruptor’s viability in an increasingly inhospitable startup market.
Wages continue to rise for workers at U.S. new car dealerships, who earned an average of $72,800 in 2018, according to a midyear NADA Data report.
Axiom announced the launch of Revolution RV, a new suite of protection products specifically designed for the recreational vehicle market.
CNA National has appointed seasoned executive Jeff Weston to the newly created position of chief product officer.
The U.S. division of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zotye Automobile announced it has signed agreements with 100 U.S. dealers in advance of its planned 2021 debut.
Mini Financial Services has launched Flipped Financing, a new captive finance option billed as a simplified, low-pressure, single-rate approach for dealers, finance managers, and customers.
Assurant has teamed with Vehicle Administrative Services to bolster its Assurant Resource Automotive division’s roadside assistance offering with enhanced customer service and reporting.
The results of Kerrigan Advisors’ first annual dealer survey show Subaru and Toyota franchisees lead the industry in believing their dealerships will increase in value, outpacing all other brands — including highlines.
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