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Dealer Opsby StaffMay 3, 2017

Canadian Ford Dealer Goes Fully Digital

Alberta Koch Automotive Group unveiled its new ecommerce platform with a relaunch of the Koch Ford Lincoln website.

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Dealer Opsby Tariq KamalMay 2, 2017

AutoNation’s Jackson: New Tech Could Hurt Used Cars

Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas engaged AutoNation Chairman and CEO Mike Jackson in a frank discussion about whether new safety technology could hasten the obsolescence of used units.

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Dealer Opsby StaffMay 2, 2017

Wise F&I Rolls Out Pre-Owned VSC

WiseMVP offers three levels of coverage for vehicles up to 20 years in age and with up to 200,000 miles on the odometer. The new offering includes towing, car rental, and roadside assistance, among other benefits.

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Trainingby Tariq KamalMay 2, 2017

AutoNation Reports Flat Results, Positive Outlook

Executives with the nation’s largest auto retailer are looking forward to the second quarter after recording falling new-car sales and flat F&I profits. They also provided an update on the dealer group's move to a one-price strategy.

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Dealer Opsby StaffMay 2, 2017

KBB: New-Car Transaction Prices Climb Nearly 2% in April

The vehicle information site pinned the year-over-year increase on high demand for SUVs, noting that most manufacturers registered higher average transaction prices despite softening sales.

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Digitalby 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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Trainingby 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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Trainingby 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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Dealer Opsby 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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Complianceby 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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