
Dealership Profits Decline
While new and used retail sales stagnated, dealerships have been particularly supported by fixed operations and finance-and-insurance profits, according to a new report.
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While new and used retail sales stagnated, dealerships have been particularly supported by fixed operations and finance-and-insurance profits, according to a new report.
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FordDirect's Valerie Fuller, an 11-year company veteran, will be stepping down as COO on Sept. 1, the company announced yesterday.
Read More →Hyundai's Genesis will offer complimentary maintenance, loaner cars, and a valet service with its 2017 G90 and G80 luxury sedans in hopes of luring buyers to the new brand, Genesis announced.
Read More →Once the acquisition is approved, Cars.com will add the automotive industry’s largest dealer review site to its platform.
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The Dealers’ Choice Awards reflect the will of the voters and the temperature of the industry.
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A South Carolina dealer learned the hard way that concealing damage to a used vehicle can result in costs that far outweigh its value.
Read More →Organizers of the upcoming Compliance Summit Las Vegas announced that trainer and compliance expert Gil Van Over will deliver a featured presentation at the event, which is scheduled for Aug. 29–30, 2016. The event will be held at Paris Las Vegas as part of the annual Industry Summit.
Read More →A new study from J.D. Power shows that online shopping tools on manufacturer websites significantly improves satisfaction for consumers shopping for a vehicle. The three best-performing sites belong to Land Rover, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz.
Read More →The same week the CFPB celebrated its five-year anniversary, trade groups representing various motor vehicle industries urged U.S. Senators to support legislation that would rescind the regulator’s March 2013 guidance on dealer participation, among other things.
Read More →Conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of online retailer Beepi, the study revealed an apparent distrust and negative opinion of car dealerships among consumers polled. In the survey’s findings, 61% of respondents felt like they were taken advantage of at some point in the dealership.
Read More →Capital Z Partners Management announced it has acquired Portfolio Group Inc. from Frontenac Company LLC. The F&I product provider's current management team will retain their current roles and significant ownership.
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