MIAMI, FL - A title clerk at a Miami auto tag agency has been arrested for her involvement in a multi-million dollar title fraud scheme. Katherine M. Vera Moran, 27, was apprehended by Doral police on charges of forging titles and tax documents for stolen luxury vehicles, leading to significant financial losses. The investigation into the fraudulent activities began in … [Read more...] about South Florida Tag Agency Clerk Arrested in $3.3 Million Title Fraud Scheme
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FTC Pauses Rollout of “CARS Rule” Amid Legal Challenge from NADA Dealer Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The official launch of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule – which would make it illegal for a dealer to make misrepresentations about certain topics that would affect a consumer’s buying or leasing choices – has been paused by the agency amid a legal challenge brought by two industry … [Read more...] about FTC Pauses Rollout of “CARS Rule” Amid Legal Challenge from NADA Dealer Group
Top 5 Motor Vehicle Trends That Have Been Made Illegal by State and Federal Officials
There is a very large and vocal subset of the automotive community that takes great pride in modifying their cars in a variety of ways; some enjoy enhancing the appearance of their vehicle, while others are really into beefing up its performance. And while many of these practices are considered on the up-and-up, there were also numerous ones that are now finding themselves on … [Read more...] about Top 5 Motor Vehicle Trends That Have Been Made Illegal by State and Federal Officials
Chevrolet to End Production of the Malibu Amid Company’s Shift to Building EVs
DETROIT, MI - The Chevrolet Malibu, the well-known mid-size sedan that was first manufactured and marketed from 1964 to 1983 and then subsequently revived in 1997, is once again getting the ax by the automaker, as Chevrolet announced they will discontinue the model and end its production in November 2024. The reasoning for the end of the Malibu, according to Chevrolet, is … [Read more...] about Chevrolet to End Production of the Malibu Amid Company’s Shift to Building EVs
Slowdown of Supercharger Expansion After Tesla Abruptly Fires 500-Member Team
AUSTIN, TX - Elon Musk, never a stranger to controversy, shocked the automotive industry late last week when he abruptly fired Tesla’s head of electric vehicle (EV) charging, Rebecca Tinucci, along with her entire 500-person team. In an email announcing the news, the Tesla CEO revealed that the rollout of the automaker’s Supercharger network growth plans is going to be … [Read more...] about Slowdown of Supercharger Expansion After Tesla Abruptly Fires 500-Member Team