Will AI Replace Dealership Staff? California CARS Act, FTC Drops Asbury (10.07.26)
AI is rearranging dealership jobs, the California CARS Act is now in effect, and the FTC has dropped its case against Asbury Automotive.
Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick are joined by Todd Smith, CEO of Qore AI, and Brian Maas, President of the California New Car Dealers Association.
TODAY'S HEADLINES
The FTC dismissed its administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive Group and three Texas dealerships without ruling on the allegations, and says it is not backing away from enforcement on dealership pricing and transparency.
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