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Ford Dealers Win in Illinois

Ford Dealers Win in Illinois

November 14, 2023 — According to a bulletin from the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association today, the state’s Motor Vehicle Review Board confirmed the October 24th proposed decision by Hearing Officer Mark Kuchler finding for the 26 Ford dealers who filed a protest against Ford’s Model e certification program.  Today’s announcement was a formality as Ford had indicated it would… Continue Reading

Tentative UAW Contracts a Win-Win for All Parties, but Some Workers are Saying, No Deal

Tentative UAW Contracts a Win-Win for All Parties, but Some Workers are Saying, No Deal

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock & Luigi Morris October 30, 2023 (With November 14th updates) — The dust is still settling from the recent tentative settlements between the United Auto Workers union and the Detroit Three automakers. Still, initial details reflect agreements that may be a win-win for both sides following a 40+ day strike costing… Continue Reading

Asbury in Talks to Acquire Jim Koons – An Analysis

Asbury in Talks to Acquire Jim Koons – An Analysis

September 7, 2023 — This week, the Asbury Automotive Group filed an 8-K with the SEC, alerting the market it is talking to the Jim Koons Automotive Companies about purchasing its 21 dealerships.  (UPDATE: Asbury announced it is acquiring Koons — Read more Here.) The filing most likely was precipitated by the news leaking out… Continue Reading