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2013 Nissan Altima Awarded Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ‘Best New Model in Class’

Franklin, TN – Adding to its many accolades since launching in 2012, the fifth-generation 2013 Nissan Altima has been awarded the title of “Best New Model” vehicle in the $25,000-$30,000 price range by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Jan 28, 2013

Three Top 20 Finance Sources Report Solid Loan Growth in 2012

According to a story posted on F&I and Showroom, three top finance sources report loan growth in 2012. JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Huntington banks reported strong gains in auto lending for 2012, though quarter-over-quarter results fell flat
Jan 25, 2013

defi SOLUTIONS Shakes Up Auto Lending Industry with Launch of Innovative Real-Time, On-Demand, Cloud-Based LOS System

DEFINITIVE solution, a hosted, out-of-the-box, scalable platform allowing auto lenders to easily manage originations with speed and flexibility, to premier at February’s annual AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference & Exposition in Orlando, FL Arl
Jan 23, 2013

Key Insurance Company Selects Accenture to Help Drive Product Development and Expansion

New York, NY– Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced that Key Insurance Company has selected Accenture Duck Creek Rating property and casualty (P&C) policy software to support their product development and expansion initiatives. The insurer offers
Jan 23, 2013

Ally Offers Students Financial Education to Help Make Dream Cars a Reality

Detroit, MI – Ally Financial will provide local area students the tools for making dream cars a reality by teaching them how to budget for their own vehicles at this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Education Day. Thi
Jan 23, 2013

Former Dealer Employee Sentenced to 41 Months for Embezzlement

According to an article in the F&I Showroom Magazine, a former dealership employee has been sentenced to 41 months for embezzlement. Des Moines, IA — Ralph L. Schippers, 58, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for wire fraud, announced
Jan 23, 2013

ACAT Global Buys Stake in Oliver Racing Parts

Charlevoix, MI – Advanced Clean Air Technologies Global (ACAT), manufacturers of lightweight catalytic converter substrates, has made a significant investment in Oliver Racing Parts (formerly Oliver Connecting Rods), the Grand Rapids, Mich. – bas
Jan 23, 2013

Cadillac Dealer Says Kilpatrick Paid with Cash, Nonprofit Funds

According to a story on the Detroit News, Kilpatrick  paid for luxury Cadillacs with nonprofit funds. Detroit, MI — Kwame Kilpatrick spent large amounts of cash and money from his nonprofit leasing luxury Cadillacs, according to testimony Tuesday
Jan 23, 2013

KeyBanc Survey Projects Strong F&I Income for Largest Dealer Groups

According to an article posted on SubPrime Auto Finance News, KeyBanc survey projects strong F&I income for largest dealer groups. Cleveland, OH — As the largest publicly traded dealer groups prepare to make their fourth-quarter and full-year f
Jan 23, 2013