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Opinion•by Scot Hall•January 12, 2019

3 Reasons to Believe in Leasing in 2019

Attractive price points, sustained value of off-lease units, and rising interest rates point toward leasing remaining a viable financing option for dealers and customers this year.

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Compliance•by Matt Dumiak•January 11, 2019

Opinion: States Lead the Way in Privacy Law

Until a national privacy bill is adopted, auto dealers face a patchwork of standards written in places like California, Colorado, and Vermont — not to mention the European Union.

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Digital•by Scot Eisenfelder•January 8, 2019

Will the Real Disruptors Please Stand Up?

Headline-grabbing technology is distracting dealers from the trends that are having a real and immediate impact on the productivity of your sales, F&I, and service departments.

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Dealer Ops•Cover Story•by Tariq Kamal•January 3, 2019

Technology, Tariffs, and Technicians: Charlie Gilchrist to Lead NADA Through New Challenges

As Charlie Gilchrist prepares to assume the chairmanship of the National Automobile Dealers Association, the Texas dealer faces a long list of pressing issues and agenda items.

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Digital•by Danny Shader•December 28, 2018

5 Ways Auto Finance Will Change in 2019

Expert predicts flat sales and consumer demand will push more banks and finance companies to deliver consumer-friendly technology and transparency in an increasingly competitive market.

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Dealer Ops•by Brent Tally•December 19, 2018

Opinion: Mercedes-Benz Does Facilities Right

In an industry fraught with dealer-factory tension, Mercedes-Benz launched its Autohaus II initiative in cooperation with and in support of its franchisees.

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Opinion•by David Engelman•December 18, 2018

Opinion: Biweekly Payments Fit a Biweekly World

Expert says affordable payments are the key to dealership success as incentives fall, interest rates rise, and the vast majority of Americans continues to budget around a twice-monthly paycheck.

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Dealer Ops•by Brian Gruber•December 14, 2018

5 Ways Tax Cuts Affect Your Dealership

Get a five-minute crash course in the five ways the Trump administration’s sweeping tax reform package affects your corporate structure, personal income, and succession planning.

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Fixed Ops•by Mark Lavelle•December 7, 2018

Opinion: Aftermarket Brakes Are a Rusty Menace

Safety expert cautions dealers to be wary of aftermarket brake pads, which are not held to the same standards as OEM parts and may contain untreated steel.

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Compliance•by Matt Dumiak•December 4, 2018

The CCPA and You: Updates Dealers Need to Know

Get up to speed on amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act and learn why dealers within and outside the Golden State are monitoring what could prove to be a landmark regulation.

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