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NewsApril 12, 2016

Holman to Acquire Kuni Automotive

The acquisition, which is expected to be finalized this summer, will create one of the largest privately owned dealer networks in the country. The bi-coastal network will operate 33 dealerships and bring in more than $3 billion in overall annual revenue.

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NewsApril 12, 2016

Vehicle Depreciation Accelerates in Q1, Black Book Reports

The acceleration in vehicle depreciation during the first quarter points to the market reaching the peak of spring, Black Book said this week. While many segments saw noticeable spikes in depreciation, the firm noted, some segments experienced increases in value during the quarter.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

Drop in Fuel Prices Pushes 'Cost to Own a Vehicle' to Six-Year Low

Spurred by a nearly 25% drop in fuel price, the annual cost to own and operate a vehicle in the United States has fallen to a six-year low of $8,558, according to AAA’s 2016 Your Driving Costs study. The drop more than offset the increase in every other cost associated with vehicle ownership.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

Used-Vehicle Pricing Continues to Ease

Wholesale prices fell for the third straight time in March, but Cox Automotive’s Tom Webb said the softening is no cause for alarm.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

Dealer Group Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Volkswagen

A family-owned dealer group has filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen for intentionally defrauding dealers by installing defeat devices in its diesel cars. The dealer group is also claiming that Volkswagen separately carried out an illegal pricing and allocation scheme that favored some dealers over others.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

VinSolutions Promotes Lori Wittman to Senior VP

The company's new senior vice president will lead the newly formed Cox Automotive sales and F&I solutions team.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA Appoints New VP

Geoff Robinson will take on the role of vice president of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, effective May 1. He will be responsible for financing and leasing-related sales, marketing and dealer relations activities of Mercedes-Benz and smart products in the United States.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

2014 F&I Dealer of the Year Added to F&I Think Tank Roster

Vaden Automotive Group's Jane Vaden Thacher will be at next month's F&I Think Tank in Tampa, Fla., to explain how the group's sales and F&I process makes $1,400 per copy a reasonable expectation for F&I producers.

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NewsApril 6, 2016

Shoppers Satisfied With Dealership Experience, Study Shows

Eight out of 10 shoppers are entering the dealership and leaving satisfied, according to the 2015 Channel Immersion and Perspectives study published by Foresight Research. And the remaining dissatisfied shoppers have suggestions for dealerships as to how to make the experience even better.

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NewsApril 6, 2016

Dealers’ Choice Awards Voting Open Until April 15

Dealers and dealership personnel are encouraged to vote for their favorite vendors, suppliers, banks and finance companies in 34 categories covering new- and used-car leads, training, marketing, F&I products and more. Voting for the 12th annual Dealers’ Choice Awards is now open and will remain so until midnight on April 15.

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