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Showroomby StaffMay 1, 2017

RMS, Manheim Offer Early Access to Manufacturers' Premium Off-Lease Inventory

Through the new co-listing capability, dealers can gain access to vehicles listed on manufacturers’ digital sales platforms powered by RMS Automotive before they cross the auction block.

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F&Iby Tariq KamalApril 27, 2017

Lithia: More Acquisitions, More F&I Money

Lithia Motors’ first-quarter results include continued gains in F&I penetrations and revenue, a result the dealer group credits to its aggressive acquisition strategy.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 27, 2017

Trade-In Quotes Critical Factor in Consumer-Buying Decisions, Study Finds

According to an online survey conducted by Black Book, 46% of the 2,100 consumers polled said getting the right trade appraisal was either ‘very important’ or ‘extremely important’ to pulling the trigger on a vehicle purchase.

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F&Iby StaffApril 27, 2017

Submission Deadline for F&I Digital Media Awards Extended

Program designed to spur friendly competition among digital marketers industrywide will accept entries until May 12.

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F&Iby StaffApril 26, 2017

CFPB Fines SNAAC for Violating 2015 Consent Order

Security National Automotive Acceptance Co. agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle the bureau's charges that it failed to pay $2.275 million in consumer redress for illegal debt-collection tactics under the regulator's October 2015 order. But the company did so without admitting to the CFPB's finding, company officials said.

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Showroomby StaffApril 26, 2017

KBB: April Sales Expected to Fall 3%

A ‘weaker-than-expected’ March and an abbreviated April prompts Kelley Blue Book to reduce its 2017 new-vehicle sales forecast. It calls for sales in the range of 16.8 million to 17.3 million units, which would represent the first down year for the industry since 2009.

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F&Iby StaffApril 26, 2017

GWC Releases Fifth ‘Behind the Wheel’ Video

The two former Iraqi refugees who own and operate Garland, Texas-based Safeen Motors are featured in the latest entry in the award-winning series.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 26, 2017

J.D. Power/LMC: Record Incentive Spending Keeps April Sales on Pace With a Year Ago

April retail sales are expected to reach 1.17 million thanks to record incentive spending. However, average days to turn continues to rise, with nearly 30% of vehicles sold so far in 2017 having sat on dealer lots more than 90 days.

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F&Iby StaffApril 25, 2017

New Gas Tax Hike Not Enough to Fix California’s Crumbling Roads, Group Says

California roads are crumbling, and a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank says in a newly published white paper that a recently passed transportation funding bill won’t raise enough funds to complete the backlog of needed repairs.

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F&Iby StaffApril 25, 2017

New York AG Announces Settlement With 104 Dealers Over Recalls

An investigation by the state regulator found hundreds of vehicles were sold with serious safety recall issues, including unintended acceleration, airbag problems, vehicle fires, steering and break lost, among other issues.

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