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NewsOctober 24, 2017

Consumer Advocacy Group Calls for Regulatory Review of F&I Product Pricing

The National Consumer Law Center is calling on lawmakers and regulators to investigate how dealers price F&I protections, claiming that an analysis of approximately 1.8 million vehicle transactions revealed inconsistent and discriminatory price markups over a span of six years.

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NewsAugust 28, 2017

Santander's Jason Kulas Resigns

Replacing Kulas, who was named CEO in July 2015 and president in February 2016, is Scott Powell, who will maintain his titles as CEO of Santander Holdings USA Inc. and as Santander Group's United States country head.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoAugust 24, 2017

GM: Dealers Must Disclose Non-GM Parts, Service Contracts

General Motors dealers who sell non-GM service contracts, parts and accessories must now disclose to their customers that the products are not backed by the automaker. Dealers who don’t comply face possible termination of their franchise agreement.

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NewsAugust 21, 2017

N.J. Dealer Agrees to Pay $136,000 to Resolve Consumer Fraud Investigation

Three days after the New York attorney general's office reached settlement with a dealer for tacking on etch after customers agreed to prices for vehicles and often without their knowledge, New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino reached an agreement with Sansone Hyundai to settle similar charges.

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NewsAugust 17, 2017

‘Father of F&I Menu’ to Hold Court at F&I Think Tank

George Angus, referred to as the ‘Father of the F&I Menu,’ will be at Industry Summit’s F&I Think Tank to take attendees down F&I’s memory lane during a special lunchtime address. They will be entertained and enlightened, as this legendary trainer shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of the F&I profession.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2017

6 Legal Challenges for California Dealers

California auto dealers and their employees are on a litigation collision course. Attorney lists six problem areas to discuss with counsel.

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Newsby Tariq KamalAugust 16, 2017

'Total Loss Protection' at Center of NY Dealer's $298K Settlement With State AG

The office of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that Nissan of New Rochelle will pay $298,211 in restitution, penalties and fees to settle claims the dealership charged hundreds of car buyers thousands of dollars for an ‘unwanted and bogus’ theft-deterrent product.

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NewsAugust 16, 2017

Ziegler Joins Compliance Summit Roster as Keynote Speaker

Trainer, author, forecaster and industry firebrand Jim Ziegler will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Compliance Summit.

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Newsby Tariq KamalAugust 8, 2017

Mind the GAP: Wells Fargo Faces New Charges

Wells Fargo has once again found itself under regulatory scrutiny following an internal review and external inquiry that may have uncovered funds owed to car buyers who purchased GAP and paid their loans off early.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoAugust 8, 2017

State AGs Urge U.S. Senate to Reject Resolution to Block CFPB’s Arbitration Rule

In a letter dated July 28, 21 state attorneys general called on U.S. Senate leaders to support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new arbitration rule and oppose the current attempt to overturn the rule under the Congressional Review Act (CRA).

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