The Dealer 5 | August 12, 2015

Dealer news and information from WardsAuto and around the web.

Steve Finlay, Contributing Editor

August 12, 2015

3 Min Read
The Dealer 5 | August 12, 2015

Welcome to The WardsAuto Dealer 5 - we've put together important items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

1.

Some Lexus dealers are offering buyers a negotiation-free sales process as part of a test program. It’s voluntary. “We’re not going to force this down anybody’s throat, a Lexus exec tells WardsAuto.

2.

As if it didn’t have enough trouble with dealer franchise laws, now Tesla is called on the carpet for “birddogging” allegations.  

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3.

General Motors says people worried that hackers could take control of the OnStar communications system in GM vehicles can breathe a sigh of relief. (“Sigh.”)

4.

Turning down an auto loan can be a hazardous dealership decision, especially if the customer is armed.

5.

Dealer reps kept them laughing at an auto conference that’s mainly for engineers, suppliers and OEMs. Here’s some wit and wisdom from NADA.

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About the Author

Steve Finlay

Contributing Editor

Steve Finlay is a former longtime editor for WardsAuto. He writes about a range of topics including automotive dealers and issues that impact their business.

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