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Showroomby StaffApril 18, 2017

Dealers Can Now Use Uber as a Shuttle Service

Uber today launched a new business program dealers can use to order rides for service customers. The new offering is the ride-hailing firm’s first one-to-many ride product.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 18, 2017

NADAUCG: Used Vehicle Price Index Falls to Lowest Level Since 2010

The 1.6% rebound from February’s unexpected 1.4% drop wasn’t quite as big as the firm anticipated, but the lift was in line with the period’s 2.3% average over the previous three years.

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Showroomby StaffApril 18, 2017

Cox Names New Chief Economist, Launches Insights Division

Cox Automotive has named Realtor.com’s Jonathan Smoke as chief economist and created an economic industry insights office.

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F&Iby StaffApril 18, 2017

CNA National Launches Z2 VSC Program

The new vehicle service contract offering follows a redefinition of CNA’s vehicle classing system preceded by a thorough rate review. The new offering includes coverage for rideshare vehicles titled to private individuals.

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F&Iby StaffApril 18, 2017

2017 Dealers’ Choice Awards: One Day Left to Vote

Voting for the 13th annual Dealers’ Choice Awards ends tomorrow. Dealers and dealership personnel, including F&I professionals, are encouraged to recognize their favorite third-party service providers and auto finance sources by participating in an online survey.

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Showroomby StaffApril 17, 2017

Dealers Lead Nation in Pursuit of Leads

A new report finds dealerships put other businesses to shame when it comes to lead follow-up, but there is room for improvement.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 17, 2017

Black Book: Used Vehicle Retention Index Falls to 113 Heading Into April

Since registering a score of 125.9 in May 2015, the firm’s Used Vehicle Retention Index has fallen steadily. Last year, it dropped by 6.4%. In March, the index fell from February's 113.9 to 113.

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F&Iby StaffApril 17, 2017

NADA: New-Car Dealerships Employ Record Numbers in 2016

According to the trade group’s NADA Data 2016 report, dealership employees had one of the highest average salaries of any industry.

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F&Iby StaffApril 12, 2017

NAE/NWAN Names New President

David Neuenschwander was promoted from vice president to president after becoming an equity partner of both companies. He succeeds Kelly Price, who will now serve as CEO.

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F&Iby StaffApril 12, 2017

Survey: Dealers Overestimating Customer Trust

The results of a survey of 400 dealers at the NADA convention indicate many dealers are overestimating customer trust, their sales team’s product knowledge, and the need to offer discounts.

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