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Dealer Opsby StaffNovember 10, 2016

FTC Approves Final Changes to Used Car Rule

The Federal Trade Commission announced last week final amendments to its Used Car Rule. It noted that its amended rule permits dealers to use their remaining stock of Buyers Guides for one year after the effective date of the amended rule.

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Dealer Opsby StaffNovember 9, 2016

Asbury: F&I Experiences "Small Setback" in Q3

Asbury Automotive COO David Hult called the group's F&I performance in the third quarter a "small setback" compared to previous quarters, noting that he remains hopeful for the coming quarter.

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Dealer Opsby StaffNovember 9, 2016

Auto Balances Up 9% in Q3, TransUnion Reports

Total auto loan balances in the third quarter grew 9% from a year ago to $1.1 trillion, with subprime balances leading the way, TransUnion reported on Monday.

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Dealer Opsby 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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Trainingby 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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Trainingby 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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Dealer Opsby 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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Dealer Opsby 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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Dealer Opsby 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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Dealer Opsby 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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