KMA Remains Extremely Active in Pursuing Franchise Terminations
We continue to see Kia Motors America issue Notices of Termination to dealers across the United States. In the last three months alone, BSM has been retained by Kia dealerships in
Transaction Activity Still High
This year has seen continued, brisk activity in the buy-sell market. Large and small automotive groups alike seem to be taking part in the flurry of transactions. This increased ac
BSM Files Suit Against General Motors on Behalf of Rural Chevrolet Dealer
BSM has been retained by Miller & Miller Chevrolet in Marianna, Florida, to bring a lawsuit against General Motors seeking damages resulting from a lack of adequate vehicle inv
Join BSM for Its NADA Client Appreciation Brunch
We are pleased to invite our dealership clients to the annual BSM Client Appreciation Brunch being held during the National Automobile Dealer Association meeting in Las Vegas. The
VW Dealers’ Class Action Continues Against Bosch
As our readers know, BSM is co-counsel in the VW Dealer class action against Robert Bosch, LLC and Robert Bosch, GmbH (collectively “Bosch”) seeking damages resulting from the
GM Dealer Agreement Renewal
GM’s Dealer Sales and Service Agreement renews for all dealers on November 1, 2020. GM is already sending dealers ownership and management information to insure they have the cor
Lincoln Commitment Program Creates Potential for Competitive Disadvantage
The Lincoln Commitment Program (LCP) was first announced by Ford’s Lincoln Division in 2018. Due to the tremendous push-back from both dealers and Dealer Associations as to
BSM Files Numerous Protests Opposing Toyota and Lexus Dealership Territory Changes
Toyota Motor Sales, its regional distributors, and the Lexus Motor Division recently gave notice to dealers across the United States that it planned to change their assigned territ
Another Victory Against Challenges to OEM Direct Sales
In an interesting twist to the prior challenges brought by Tesla Motors to state motor vehicle franchise law prohibitions or limitations on retail sales by a manufacturer, a Tesla
BSM Looks to Break Previous Year’s Record of Buy-Sells
The Bass Sox Mercer Transaction Group has become accustomed to breaking records. Last year, the Group closed a record 56 transactions involving 75 dealership rooftops, and the Grou