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Copart Agrees to Acquire ACV for $1.9 Billion — 2dCopart has agreed to acquire ACV Auctions for about $1.9 billion in cash at $10.50 per ACV share, a roughly 45% premium, with a back-end merger expected to close by year-end 2026 and funded from Copart’s cash on hand. The deal expands Copart’s platform into dealer-to-dealer wholesale and enhances its data and AI capabilities, though investors weigh potential integration risks and the impact on cash reserves, while analysts see potential earnings accretion in the long term.

Priya Raman Using cash reserves for this leaves less room if another opportunity comes up or markets turn.

Toyota's hybrid RAV4 is in demand as dealers wait for more supply — Sep 1, 2026

Priya Raman Paid sticker plus a markup just to get one off the lot last month. Annoying but the fuel economy has already saved me a bundle.

Modified 2016 Hellcat With 977 Wheel HP Listed at $30,000 — 19hDodge is pushing a mix of high-performance and family-friendly SUVs, from a heavily modified 2016 Charger SRT Hellcat boasting 977 wheel horsepower with an estimated value around mid-$40,000s to mid-$50,000s, to 2026 Charger and Durango models that emphasize AWD capability, premium interiors, and advanced tech packages. Dealers are marketing Scat Pack and GT Plus variants with loaded features and discounts, including a 9,993-off-MSRP loaner deal and multiple option groups that add luxury touches like heated seats, leather seats, navigation, and driver-assist tech.

Rachel Meyers I'd rather buy a stock one and add power myself than risk hidden issues on a heavily modified Charger.

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Kia Dealers Expand Nationwide Giving to St. Jude — Aug 24, 2026Kia donated $2 million in 2026 to St. Jude to cover medical costs, housing, and food for families during treatment, as part of the fifth Accelerate the Good dealer-matching program involving nearly 800 dealers. The effort has raised more than $7.7 million for St. Jude over four years and supports other charitable causes, with Kia employees actively volunteering in communities.

Toyota Lineup Spans Trucks, EVs, HybridsAuto — Sep 3, 2026Dealerships across the U.S. are promoting a wide range of Toyota models, from the reliable 2024 Corolla and rugged Tacoma pickups to the electric 2027 bZ, emphasizing hybrid options, modern tech, and broad charging capabilities. Regional dealers highlight aggressive pricing, extensive pre-owned programs, and convenient, multi-brand inventories to attract buyers.

Low‑Mile 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Hits Market Amid Depreciation TrendAuto — Aug 28, 2026A batch of dealer-listed vehicles spans a 2015 Jaguar F-Type R with low mileage and a disclosed Carfax entry, plus several Ford F-Series trucks from 2018 to 2027, including a King Ranch, a Raptors model, and two XL/backup-order listings. The coverage highlights varied configurations, trims, and dealer-specific terms across multiple regions, illustrating ongoing market activity for premium sports cars and full-size pickups.

Hunter Biden’s Art Dealer Predicts He Will Be ‘One of the Most Consequential Artists in This Century’Reporting — Jan 27, 2023President Joe Biden’s son could become a very “consequential” artist of the 21st Century, according to his art dealer. House Republicans sent Georges Berges, Hunter Biden’s art dealer, a letter demanding information…

Argentina court orders return of Nazi-looted portrait found in real estate listing — Sep 4, 2026An 18th-century painting known as Portrait of a Lady, looted from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker during the 1940 Nazi invasion, has been ordered returned to his heir, Marei von Saher, after the daughter of a Nazi official agreed to relinquish her claim in Argentina. The case highlights the ongoing, global effort to restitute Nazi-looted art, with court rulings, settlements, and donors tied to ensuring the work is eventually exhibited to raise awareness of Holocaust-era crimes.

Derek Foss It's wild it took a real estate listing to surface this after 80 years. Makes you wonder how much stolen art is still hiding in plain sight.

BaT Auctions Spotlight Classics and ModernsAuto — Aug 29, 2026Across classic and modern American performance cars, interest remains strong with ongoing production milestones and notable value shifts: the 1959 Corvette saw continued growth and design refinements, while the 1969 Camaro Z/28 commands six-figure attention for well-documented, original exemplars and the 1971 Trans Am sits in a broad six-figure to mid-five-figure range depending on originality, condition, and provenance, all underscoring how originality and history drive price. The market also shows active modern and near-future models, such as a 2019 Corvette 2LT with premium options and a 2027 Corvette Grand Sport offering dealer programs, reflecting sustained demand across eras and a wide price spectrum influenced by specifications, condition, and dealer dynamics.

Mitsubishi recalls 67,146 Outlanders over backup camera glitch in U.S., Canada — Sep 1, 2026Mitsubishi launches the Outlander PHEV in the Philippines with a 2.4-liter engine, up to 302hp, up to 100 km electric range and multiple drive modes, underscoring flexible electrified commuting. At the same time, Mitsubishi is recalling about 67,000 Outlander and Outlander PHEV crossovers in the US and Canada for an infotainment software bug that can prevent the rearview camera image, with dealers reprogramming units and official owner notices planned in 2026.

Elena Vasquez Funny how they're launching a fancy new PHEV overseas while the current models can't even show a reliable backup camera feed here.

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Chrysler recalls 239,131 Ram 1500 trucks over rearview camera issue — Sep 4, 2026Stellantis is recalling about 239,131 Ram 1500 pickup trucks from 2025 and 2026 model years because a radio/infotainment software glitch can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, potentially violating FMVSS 111 for rear visibility; owners will receive free over-the-air or dealer updates and notices are expected in the coming weeks. The recall follows earlier Stellantis actions and highlights ongoing concerns over rear-camera reliability across Ram trucks, with additional recalls affecting nearly a quarter-million more vehicles in related campaigns.

Dana Whitfield Ram's infotainment issues keep piling up. Maybe slow down on the tech and focus on basics like a camera that just works.

Major Automaker Throws Hail Mary As It Hemorrhages Cash On Electric VehiclesReporting — Jun 13, 2024Ford Motor Company told dealers on Thursday that it was dropping certain equipment requirements to boost the sales of its struggling electric vehicle (EV) line, according to Bloomberg. Dealers had previously needed to…

Artist with Michelle Obama Connection Stabbed to Death Just Before Returning to USReporting — Apr 7, 2024More than three months after the murder of a high-profile art dealer who flew in the same partying circles as former first lady Michelle Obama, the art dealer’s former husband is facing extradition to Brazil in…

UK Drug Dealer Behind ‘VISA’ Cocaine Stamps Jailed For 9.5 Years‌ ‌Reporting — Aug 29, 2024Sikander Ali and some of the drugs pictured on his phone, with ‘VISA’ stamped on them. WEST MIDLANDS POLICE VIA SWNS. “> A brazen drug dealer who flaunted his wealth while selling blocks of cocaine stamped with the word…

Police Arrest Drug Dealer After Posting Picture Holding CheeseReporting — May 30, 2021The manhunt began with a picture posted on an encrypted messaging service that showed a hand holding a block of cheese. It ended with a drug dealer being sent to an English prison. Carl Stewart, a 39-year-old Liverpool…

Shell to take full ownership of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 sites — Sep 1, 2026Shell will acquire the remaining stake in Tri Star Energy, increasing its ownership to 100% from 33% and adding 320 company-owned fuel and convenience sites plus supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations in Tennessee and surrounding states, with completion expected by the end of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Tri Star operates multiple convenience-store brands and supplies wholesale fuel, expanding Shell’s foothold in the southern U.S. retail network.

Tom Gallagher Shell's been quietly buying up southern gas station chains for years, this is just the next logical step.

Used Car Dealer Charged With Price Gouging New York City on 3M’s N95 MasksReporting — May 27, 2020A New Jersey used car dealer was criminally charged on Tuesday with exploiting the coronavirus pandemic by trying to defraud and price gouge New York City into buying N95 respirator masks in a roughly $45 million…

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Biden Commutes Sentences Of Drug Smugglers, Crack Dealers And ‘Notorious’ Fraudsters In Massive Clemency Push — Dec 12, 2024Drug traffickers, crack dealers, cartel leaders and fraudsters appear on President Joe Biden’s list of nearly 1,500 individuals who he granted clemency Thursday, court records reveal. As part of his record-setting…

Weapons Dealers Had No Problem Stocking Their Shelves After Biden’s Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal — Apr 14, 2025A Pakistani marketplace known for selling weapons to interested buyers, including terrorists, bustled with activity in the immediate aftermath of the Biden administration’s botched pullout from Afghanistan, The…

EV Fail: Car Dealers Turning Away From Electric Vehicles After Learning Harsh Economics LessonReporting — Aug 28, 2023Car dealerships are telling auto manufacturing companies that they have more than enough electric vehicles in stock and don’t want more on their lots until the current inventory sells. Nonetheless, those same…

Jeep Recon EV Reaches 670 HP, Range DropsAuto — Aug 29, 2026Jeep has quietly raised the Recon EV’s official horsepower to 670 hp, delivering 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph, while trimming estimated range to 230 miles (base), 222 miles (Moab), and 240 miles (Overland). The price starts around $66,995 before fees, with dealers already offering modest discounts pre-launch as Stellantis’ brands ride positive half-year sales, and the Recon’s configurator shows the company’s push toward its first fully electric off-roader amid broader market dynamics.

‘Euphoria’ Creator Pays Tribute to Angus CloudReporting — Aug 1, 2023Sam Levinson, creator of the hit show “Euphoria,” paid tribute to late actor Angus Cloud. In a statement to NBC News, Levinson remembered Cloud, who portrayed Fezco, a teenage drug dealer in the show, as one of a kind…

Man Learns He Needs New EV Battery, Hit with $30,000 Price Tag – More Than Car ItselfReporting — Aug 30, 2022In a case of highly charged sticker shock, a Florida Chevrolet dealer admits that it offered to replace the battery in a hybrid car for more than the vehicle is worth. As reported by the website AutoEvolution , the case…

Grieving Mother Shocks Everyone by Showing Up to Migrant’s Hearing Wearing an Unforgettable PictureOpinion — Jan 29, 2023A woman faced with the death of her daughter from a savage attack five years ago wants to make sure her daughter’s killer faces the greatest possible punishment for his crimes. The Nigerian drug dealer convicted by an…

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 6.5M views · Sep 10, 2026

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