Ford EV Litigation
By: Jeremiah M. Hawkes Since the announcement of the Ford Model e program, many dealers have raised concerns regarding the feasibility and legality of the program. Thes
Let’s Talk About Warranty Reimbursement
By Andrew G. Thomas Vehicle manufacturers are required to reimburse dealers for parts and labor used in warranty repairs. In fact, most state franchise laws have provisions r
E-Commerce and OEM Strategic Partnerships
By Savannah Criado At the beginning of November, Hyundai announced a partnership with Amazon to create an online marketplace. The platform will allegedly pull information of avai
What Dealers Need To Know About Manufacturer Data Sharing Agreements
By Andrew G. Thomas Over the past few years, many state legislatures have been keenly focused on implementing and improving consumer data privacy laws both in general and in
Documentation Matters: Employee v. Dealerships
By: Maya Hendry In the business of selling new vehicles and equipment, there is nothing worse than a disgruntled customer . . . except for a disgruntled employee. While
2023 Transactions at Bass Sox Mercer
By: Logan Parker Bass Sox Mercer closed 63 transactions in 2023. Those transactions took place in 19 different states, covered 46 linemakes, and involved 73 rooftops. The clo