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Former Sales Manager Indicted for Falsifying Customer Loan Documents
Former sales manager indicted for falsifying customer loan documents, according to Fox 6. A former sales manager at Serra Nissan has been indicted by a federal grand jury for bank fraud, according to court documents obtained by Fox6 News. The investi
Nov 11, 2013
Improve Trade-in Experience for your Customers Using These 4 Tips
Improve trade-in experience for your customers using these 4 tips, from Subprime Auto Finance News. Because hammering out an agreeable trade-in value creates negative feelings for potential buyers, AutoTrader.com offered four tips to help dealers eas
Nov 8, 2013
Dealer Sells Luxury Car to Launder Drug Money
According to Used Car News, dealer sells luxury car to launder drug money. An Oregon used-car dealer known as “Fast Eddie” pleaded guilty to money laundering. The Internal Revenue Service initiated a “sting” money laundering investigation of
Nov 8, 2013
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GM Q3 net income off 53%, but it beats forecasts
GM Q3 net income off 54%, but it beats forecasts, according to USA Today. General Motors reported third-quarter earnings of $698 million, after the cost of special items, down 53% from a year ago on a slight increase in revenue to $39 billion — whi
Nov 1, 2013
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22 Senators Demand CFPB Answers Auto Lending Policy Questions
22 senators demand CFPB answers auto lending policy questions, according to SubPrime Auto Finance News. Dealer associations, legal service providers and industry organizations have sought clarity as to how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau pla
Nov 1, 2013
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Auto Sales Bounce Back from Government Shutdown
Auto sales bounce back from government shutdown, according to USA Today. With four days left in the month, auto dealers can apparently let out a few sighs of relief. Auto buyers have apparently shrugged off the government shutdown and gone back to he
Oct 29, 2013
Handling Insurance Questions on your Dealership Blog
Handling insurance questions on your dealership blog, according to Stratosphere Studio. As everyone in the automotive world knows, the relationship with auto insurance companies can be a little delicate, at times. Naturally, as two entities that have
Oct 24, 2013
Auto Loan Delinquency Trends Mixed in Q2
Auto loan delinquency trends mixed in Q2, according to Sub Prime Auto Finance News. The American Bankers Association’s Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin showed mixed trends in regard to auto-loans during the second quarter. ABA found that Q2
Oct 11, 2013
Consumer Credit in U.S. Rises $13.6 Billion on Car Purchases
Consumer credit in U.S. rises $13.6 billion on car purchases, according to Bloomberg. Consumer borrowing rose more than projected in August as Americans took out more loans for motor vehicle purchases and education. The $13.6 billion increase in cred
Oct 8, 2013