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Tariq Kamal

Former Associate Publisher

Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 21, 2019

Mass. Dealer Agrees to Nearly $1M Settlement

The Boston-area AutoMax group has agreed to a $925,000 settlement after facing accusations of misrepresenting vehicles, warranty and service contract coverage, and fees.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 21, 2019

GM Accuses FCA of Bribery, Corruption in RICO Suit

General Motors has sued Fiat Chrysler in federal court, alleging FCA bribed United Auto Workers officials to secure concessions that included an undue share of lower-wage workers.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 19, 2019

Auto Loan and Lease Activity Slows as Balances Grow

Equifax analysts say U.S. auto loan and lease originations declined 0.6% and 3.9% year-over-year in the first half of 2019, but balances for new vehicle loans were up 2.6%.

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Editorialby Tariq KamalNovember 15, 2019

Easy Answers to Award-Winning Questions

The annual Dealers’ Choice Awards program generates excitement and pride among dealers and vendors — and not a little confusion. The editor breaks down the process and answers some FAQs.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 13, 2019

Bloomberg: FCA Banking Unordered Vehicles, Pressuring Dealers

A Bloomberg report accuses Fiat Chrysler of creating a ‘sales bank’ of up to 40,000 new vehicles, reviving an old practice that could stoke tension among dealers and investors.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 12, 2019

Chrysler Dealers to Appeal Claims Court Loss

An attorney representing hundreds of former Chrysler franchisees in a $1 billion lawsuit against the federal government plans to file an appeal that could make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalNovember 9, 2019

Louisiana Dealers Do Business Face-to-Face

Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association President Will Green believes the dealers in his state succeed by putting their customers and communities first and maximizing production — and emphasizing compliance — in the F&I department.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 4, 2019

October Sales: SAAR Could Hit 17M for 5th Straight Year

The latest report shows U.S. new car dealers are on pace for yet another 17 million-unit year, led by gains at Japanese and Korean factories, increased incentive spending, and fleet sales.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 1, 2019

Former GM Gets 4 Years, Owes $8M for Embezzlement

Amir Bakhtiari will spend 54 months in federal prison and faces deportation to Iran after pleading guilty to embezzling $6 million by paying phony advertising invoices and unearned bonuses.

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Newsby Tariq KamalOctober 31, 2019

FCA, PSA Reach Tentative Merger Deal

Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group have agreed to join forces to create the world’s No. 4 automaker in a $48 billion deal designed to save the factories billions in research and development costs.

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