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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoNovember 8, 2016

Ally Remains Bullish About Future Prospects

Ally CEO Jeffrey Brown acknowledged the finance source missed analysts’ expectations in the third quarter, but said the finance sources feels even more ‘bullish about the upside potential that exists’ ahead. He was referring to the company’s acquisition of an online auto lender exchange that will help it build a direct-to-consumer option.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 8, 2016

Black Book: Depreciation Slows for Cars and Trucks

Both the car and truck segments experienced an overall reduction in depreciation during the week of Oct. 28, with car and truck wholesale values decreasing by 0.53% and 0.58%, respectively, vs. 0.76% and 0.80% the previous week..

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Auto Financeby StaffNovember 8, 2016

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decline in October, Manheim Reports

Wholesale used-vehicle prices declined 0.7% in October, according to Manheim. Non-seasonally adjusted prices declined 2%, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increasing 0.6% from a year ago to 126.0.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 8, 2016

GWC Warranty's Blog Honored at AAPEX

This week, F&I product provider GWC Warranty was awarded a 2016 Automotive Communication Award at the Women’s Board Reception during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 7, 2016

Auto/Mate Wins Seventh Consecutive 'Best Place to Work' Award

Auto/Mate Dealership Systems has been recognized as one of the 30 “Best Places to Work” in New York State’s Capital region by the Albany Business Review, the company announced today.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 4, 2016

Copart Announces Land Expansion, Activation Across Five States

Copart Inc. announced the activation of reserve land in Georgia and Virginia, in addition to the expansion of existing locations in the Carolinas and Florida. The land expansions and activations are connected to Hurricane Matthew, allowing the global online vehicle auction company's Catastrophe Response Team to provide even greater service in response to weather-related damage.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 3, 2016

Sold Calif. Dealership Leaves Customers With Worthless Lifetime Service Package

Customers who bought cars from Hooman Toyota of Long Beach are angry after losing the perks of an offer they paid into following the dealership's change of ownership, NBC 4 News reports.

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Auto Financeby StaffNovember 3, 2016

Black Book: Small Cars Falter, Small Pickups Prosper in October

The average price of a used vehicle for model years 2011-2015 depreciated 2.9% in October, a noticeable change from September's 2.3% depreciation rate, according to Black Book.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 3, 2016

Sonic: Q3 'Operationally Challenging'

F&I, used retail sales, and fixed ops helped dampen Sonic's third quarter declines in volume and gross profit per unit (GPU) retailed. The group also reported that its EchoPark locations increased their F&I per-copy average by 16.3% to $1,078. Overall, the group's F&I operations averaged $1,341 per copy during the period.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 2, 2016

Fletcher Jones Targets Millennials With New Car-Buying App

The mobile app allows customers of the group's Mercedes-Benz stores to select their vehicle, the dealership from which to buy, apply for financing or a lease, and then take their approval to the dealership to pick up their vehicle.

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