Top 5 stories of the week: Penske buys largest Ford dealership; the economics of EV ownership
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest.
Pennsylvania dealership employees sue CDK, say cyberattacks risked their data
Five more dealership employees have sued CDK Global in the U.S. Northern District of Illinois, alleging the cyberattacks suffered by the dealership management system in June threatened their personal information. Michael Paul Carvelli, Michael Robert Carvelli, Christopher Gordish, Neil Schuetz and Bradley White, who all live in Pennsylvania and work for unspecified Pennsylvania dealerships, said their jobs required them to supply personal information to their dealerships, which all used CDK.
David Hill, pioneer of GM's overseas operations, dies at 97
David Hill, a raconteur with extraordinary international tales, served many roles during a decadeslong career at GM.
Trump renews pledge to prod Chinese automakers to build cars in U.S.
Trump, addressing the Republican National Convention, signaled a potentially different approach from a Biden administration that has sought to keep out vehicles with links to the country.
What Supreme Court's overturning of Chevron deference means for auto industry regulation
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron deference limits the authority of federal agencies, but past legal challenges and compromises with industry make automotive regulators uniquely positioned to survive further judicial challenges.