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NewsAugust 18, 2016

Update Your Headshot at Compliance Summit

Organizers of the upcoming Compliance Summit have announced that Automotive Compliance Education (ACE) will be offering free headshot photography to every attendee.

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NewsAugust 17, 2016

Asbury: 'Choppy' Retail Environment Drives Down Q2 F&I Gross Profit

Asbury increased its F&I per-copy average 3% to $1,436 in the second quarter. But total F&I gross profit fell due to a 'Choppy' retail environment, officials said.

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NewsAugust 17, 2016

TransUnion: Average Auto Loan Balance Reaches Post-Recession High in Q2

The average auto loan balance per consumer in the second quarter grew 2.7% from a year ago to a post-recession high of $18,177, according to TransUnion. Delinquencies were also up, although the firm said there’s no cause for concern.

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NewsAugust 17, 2016

Study: Consumers Want to Buy Big-Ticket Items From Their Smartphones

A new study shows that consumers aren’t just interested in buying cars from their smartphones, they’re interested in completing the F&I process as well. The study was commissioned by Roadster, a company that offers that type of experience.

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NewsAugust 16, 2016

July's 2.3% Drop in Wholesale Prices Ties June Record, NADAUCG Reports

Wholesale prices for vehicles up to eight years in age fell 2.3% in July, tying June for the biggest drop recorded so far this year, according to the NADA Used Car guide. As a result, the firm lowered its seasonally adjusted used vehicle price index 1.1% to 118.9 .

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NewsAugust 16, 2016

Pew: CFPB Small-Dollar Rule ‘Would Not Adequately Protect Borrowers’

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s small-dollar lending rule would neither adequately protect borrowers, nor address the risks created by the shift toward installment credit in the payday and auto title lending market, an analysis by Pew Charitable Trusts concludes.

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NewsAugust 16, 2016

Edmunds Launches Mobile-Optimized Ad Solution

Edmunds has launched Edmunds Ad Solutions, a mobile-optimized ad tool designed to help dealers target in-market car shoppers on Facebook and Instagram using the firm's first-party shopping data.

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NewsAugust 16, 2016

J.D. Power: Speed No Longer Top Consideration When Selecting Finance Sources

While speed is no longer a leading factor, it still plays a significant role, according to J.D. Power's 2016 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study. The finance sources leading the way in terms of dealer satisfaction were Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and BMW Financial Services.

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NewsAugust 16, 2016

Auto/Mate Integration DMS With Unotifi's Mobile-Relationship Marketing Solutions

Dealers using both Auto/Mate’s DMS and Unotifi's mobile-relationship marketing solutions will experience improved data gathering. They will also be able to deliver automatic texts when a customer's vehicle is ready or a parts order has arrived, as well as create personalized information pages for each customer.

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NewsAugust 16, 2016

AutoLoop Names New Vice President of Analytics and Data Services

AutoLoop LLC named Doug Van Sach vice president of analytics and data services. He will oversee data services and be responsible for using analytics to improve digital and multi-channel acquisition, retention, and loyalty programs for AutoLoop’s OEM and dealer partners.

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