California Downshifts on Squeaky-Clean Cars

The Golden State's new-car market rose 3% in 2025, but it was the first year since 2020 that zero-emission vehicle registrations declined there.

Tesla Continues Loss of California Favor

EV maker’s sales slump there for sixth straight quarter as state loses EV adoption ground.

Calif. Dealer Group Challenges Scout Direct Sales

Says VW unit’s plans to sell directly to consumers violate state law.

Tesla Sales Power Wanes in Calif.

Dealer group says EV maker’s sales keep falling, model falls from top spot.

Volvo Brings Back Subscriptions to California

Program now allows dealers to sell in-stock models to subscribers.

Firm Suing TrueCar Files Second Mass Action Lawsuit

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Bellavia Blatt & Crossett filed a second mass action lawsuit against TrueCar on July 30, this time representing 100 dealerships that are currently affiliated with the car-shopping site. In March, the law firm filed a mass action lawsuit on behalf of 117 — now over 200 — non-affiliated dealerships, alleging that TrueCar’s business practices ... Read More »

Will Auto Dealers Become an Endangered Species?

It’s been the best of times for auto dealers since the recession. Those that survived picked up business from those that didn’t. They reorganized their operations to be leaner and more efficient. Auto sales soared 59 percent to 16.5 million last year from the 2010 low point, reports The Detroit News. But reports from two ... Read More »

Bill to Fix California GAP Problem Signed by Gov. Brown