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NewsJune 20, 2017

F&I Futurist Tony Dupaquier Joins F&I Think Tank Roster

The Academy’s Tony Dupaquier will serve as emcee of F&I Think Tank, organizers announced this week. The trainer and F&I futurist will be responsible for guiding the discussions during the F&I 20 Group-like event.

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NewsJune 20, 2017

Swapalease: Lease Approval Rate Falls to Three-Year Low

Lease applicants registered a 48.1% approval rate, the lowest level since the car lease marketplace began tracking the stat in 2014. The firm explained that the rise in consumer interest for luxury SUVs is what’s driving the uptick in declines.

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NewsJune 19, 2017

J.D. Power: Wholesale Values Decline in May

J.D. Power Valuation Services’ seasonally adjusted used-vehicle price index managed to increase for the first time in a year. While positive, May’s index figure was 7.6% below May 2016.

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NewsJune 19, 2017

In-Vehicle Tech: Demand Strong, Willingness to Pay Varies

A new survey from IHS Markit finds car buyers are intrigued by advanced in-vehicle technology, but their willingness to pay is limited to some telematics apps and creature comforts.

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NewsJune 19, 2017

Dealer David Andrews Begins Term as NIADA President

The owner of City Auto in Memphis, Tenn., encouraged fellow independent dealers to keep pace with the rapidly changing automotive marketplace, saying, 'These are the times ripe with opportunities, times for making the seemingly impossible possible.'

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NewsJune 15, 2017

Fletcher Jones Adds AutoGravity Inventory App

Auto Gravity and the Fletcher Jones Auto Group have launched ‘FJ Drive,’ a real-time smartphone inventory app.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJune 15, 2017

Fed Reserve Approves Second Rate Hike This Year

The Federal Open Market Committee approved a quarter-point hike in the federal funds rate. While auto loans aren’t expected to change much, the rate increase will cost credit card users roughly $1.5 billion in extra finance charges this year, according to one estimate.

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ArticlesJune 14, 2017

17 Tips for Effective Time Management

Manage your time like an expert by prioritizing completing, delegating or deleting the many tasks that crowd your personal and professional calendar.

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NewsJune 14, 2017

Harkins to Return as Compliance Summit Emcee

Robert Harkins of AGWS has signed on to once again serve as the event’s master of ceremonies.

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NewsJune 14, 2017

Industry Summit, Best Training Day Ever Join Forces

The next edition of ‘The Best Training Day Ever’ will be held as part of Industry Summit in Dallas this fall.

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