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Florida Dealer Gets 46 Months for Fake Warhols — 1dMiami dealer Leslie Howard Roberts got 46 months and nearly $2.6M restitution for selling fake Warhols claimed as Foundation-sourced.

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Tom Gallagher Dealers like this make it harder for everyone else trying to sell legitimate Warhol works.

Most millionaires run dull businesses and drive older cars — 4dScrap-metal dealers and welders often out-accumulate doctors because wealth is what you keep and invest, not what you earn.

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Dana Whitfield Doctors earn plenty yet so many I see live paycheck to paycheck with new cars every few years.

U.S. Bank and Updation integrate payments into AI dealership platform — 1dU.S. Bank and Updation are integrating the bank’s embedded payment services into Updation’s AI-powered platform for automotive, truck, RV and powersports dealerships. The bank-managed account structure is designed to streamline invoice and vendor workflows, improve financial visibility and controls, and give dealers access to modern options such as real-time payments.

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FTC, USDA Probe Sends Farm Equipment Stocks Lower — Oct 7, 2026Agricultural-equipment stocks, including Deere, fell after the FTC and USDA opened a broad inquiry into whether manufacturers and dealers restrict competition, repair options, or access to equipment. The scrutiny could extend to dealer networks and industry consolidation as regulators seek public input on practices affecting farmers.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones Debuts Welsh Accent in Kill Jackie — Oct 8, 2026Catherine Zeta-Jones stars as Jackie Price, a former drug dealer turned art dealer hunted by elite assassins in the crime series Kill Jackie, which reimagines a male-led novel with a woman at its center. She has called the role liberating, particularly because it let her use her native Welsh accent and play a blunt, action-ready character unlike her previous roles.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

US Retail Sales Rise 0.8%, Gasoline Dominates GrowthFinance — 4dU.S. retail and food-services sales rose 0.8% in September, beating expectations, but the increase was driven largely by higher gasoline receipts; sales excluding autos and gasoline grew just 0.2%, pointing to weaker underlying momentum. A separate NRF measure excluding auto dealers and gas stations rose 0.28% for a 12th consecutive monthly gain, while the group said budget-conscious shoppers remained focused on value as fuel costs squeezed household budgets.

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LEPAS signs five dealers in Romania and receives first L8 PHEVs — Sep 20, 2026LEPAS opened its first Romanian dealer network with five partners and began L8 PHEV distribution, marking a concrete step in its European rollout, while preparing for further customer experiences across the country. Simultaneously, LEPAS is expanding across Europe with launches in the UK, Italy and Spain, earning awards and a World Car of the Year shortlist for L6 and L8, while continuing deliveries in Southeast Asia.

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Jared Kim LEPAS expanding into the UK and Italy while earning that World Car shortlist shows real momentum beyond just Southeast Asia deliveries.

Auto Industry Urges Trump: Keep Chinese Carmakers Out — Sep 17, 2026Six auto trade groups, including Tesla and 17,000 dealers, urged Trump to keep Chinese carmaker curbs after he said U.S. plants hiring Americans would be OK.

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Priya Raman The trade groups have a point here. Chinese firms could still import most parts from home even with US assembly plants.

Automakers Extend Warranties to 15 Years in SpainAuto — Sep 28, 2026Long factory warranties can reduce ownership risks—especially for EV batteries—and Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and Mitsubishi offer especially extensive powertrain coverage in the U.S.; some Spanish automakers extend coverage even longer, but require servicing at authorized dealers. Extended plans can add benefits but may be costly and come with claim concerns, while repair bills for some vehicles can rise sharply after factory coverage ends.

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Powersports Listings Include 2027 Kayo Dirt BikeAuto — Oct 8, 2026The listings cover 2026 Kawasaki Z900 and Ninja ZX-10R motorcycles, Suzuki GSX motorcycles, and a Suzuki KingQuad 500 ATV at dealerships in Washington, Kansas, North Carolina, and Georgia.

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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…

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

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

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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.

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.

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Major Automaker Throws Hail Mary As It Hemorrhages Cash On Electric Vehicles — 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…

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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…

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

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…

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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…

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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…

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Copart Agrees to Acquire ACV for $1.9 Billion — Sep 10, 2026Copart 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.

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

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.

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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