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3 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Used Vehicle Market Volatility
I like the analogy a Midwest dealer recently shared as we discussed recent declines in wholesale used vehicle values: “I try to manage my used vehicle inventory like a bobber on a lake. When wholesale values drop, it’s like a wave washes over the
Aug 3, 2012
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Ally Financial Reports Strong Performance in Auto Finance
NEW YORK — Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) this week reported a net loss of $898 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared to net income of $310 million in the prior quarter and net income of $113 million for the second quarter of 2011. The c
Aug 2, 2012
DealerTrack Endorsed by Virginia Automobile Dealers Association
Company’s Sales and F&I, Inventory Management and Electronic Vehicle Registration Solutions Recommended by VADA LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack (Nasdaq: TRAK) today announced that the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA) h
Aug 2, 2012
Zurich North America Commercial enters into an agreement to transfer its Aftermarket business to program administrator Arrowhead
Schaumburg, Ill. – Zurich, a leading property and casualty insurance provider globally and in North America, announced today confirmed plans to transfer its book of Aftermarket business and related brokered business to Arrowhead General Insurance A
Aug 2, 2012
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House Committee Holds Hearing on Impact of Dodd-Frank Insurance Regulations
Panelists Address the Federal Insurance OfficeWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services has held a hearing on “The Impact of Dodd-Frank’s Insurance Regulations on Consumers, Job Creators, and the Economy.R
Jul 30, 2012
Hyundai Recalls Sante Fe and Sonata Vehicles
According to a story from The Detroit News, Hyundai is recalling over 220,000 vehicles to fix a problem with the airbag. The story said the recall includes the 2007-2009 Sante Fe and the 2012-2012 Sonata, both recalls to address airbag deployment iss
Jul 29, 2012
Asbury Automotive Group Reports Parts and Service Gross Profit Up 4%
DULUTH, Ga. — Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported income from continuing operations for the second quarter 2012 of $21.6 million, or $0.69 per dilute
Jul 27, 2012
Lithia Motors Reports Service, Body and Parts Same Store Sales Increased 7%
Lithia Motors Declares $0.10 per Share Dividend for Second Quarter 2012 MEDFORD, OR — Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) this week reported 2012 second quarter adjusted income from continuing operations of $19.9 million, or $0.76 per diluted share
Jul 27, 2012
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For Customers Affected by Tropical Storm Debby, Ford Credit Offers Financial Relief
DEARBORN, Mich.– Ford Motor Credit Company is offering customers affected by Tropical Storm Debby in Florida the option to delay some car and truck payments. Ford Credit’s Disaster Relief Program allows qualified customers to delay one or two mon
Jul 27, 2012