CU Xpress Lease reported a 125 percent climb in nationwide leasing numbers since the start of the year. In May alone, this included a 248 percent rise since the same period in 2012.

Huntington Bancshares is expanding its auto dealer financing business into Connecticut and has added personnel to support the initiative.

The Federal Trade Commission announced several personnel changes, including one that directly affects car dealers and related businesses.

American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is recalling 18,352 model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured Jan. 18, 2006, through Aug. 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured Jan. 19, 2006, through Nov. 13, 2006.

The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.