The latest Presidio Group/NCM Associates report finds the average U.S. franchised dealer enjoyed a 27.1% year-over-year increase in net pretax profit in the second quarter. +

A lawsuit that may qualify as a class action has been leveled by one customer of Branhaven CJDR of Branford, Conn., who claims security failures led to the theft of his personal data. +

“The Dealership AI Security Guidebook” offers dealers a 15-point checklist for reducing the risk of an AI-powered cyberattack or data breach, starting with vendor and service provider assessment. +