US auto dealers are to visit Capitol Hill today (27 April) looking for an oversight exemption according to American reports.

Some 100 dealers are believed to be opposing plans from a potential new consumer watchdog agency and are in the US capital to put forward their views.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

American media are reporting the White House is against plans by auto dealers to seek exemption from the oversight of a financial protection body.

It is thought Senator Sam Brownback – a republican from Kansas – is backing the dealers.

Further details are expected later today.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact