The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came out swinging this past summer with three punitive consent decree enforcement actions against credit card companies. In doing so, the CFPB gave both an indication of how it will enforce consumer

Bureau Reaffirms Commitment to Improved Consumer Disclosures through its Project Catalyst Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced its proposed policy to allow companies to test new consumer disclosure

Editors Highlight Enticing Offers On New Cars Projected To Best Hold Value IRVINE, Calif. — Because considering resale value down the road is an important part of getting a good deal when buying a new car today, KBB.com is featuring the 10 best

Credit cards dominate consumer reports; Debt collection tops disputes WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report on the consumer experience with the three largest nationwide credit reporting comp

HOUSTON — Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(NYSE: GPI),a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced this week that VW Credit, Inc. has signed on as a partner to its existing $1.35 billion revolving credit facility that expires in June 2016. The lenders

The Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition concluded on December 11th after seven days of a brand new way to showcase the latest digital marketing strategies and technology solutions for franchised dealerships. However, for those of you that missed the ev

But Has Minimal Impact on Future Dealership Selection Mercedes-Benz Financial Services; Lincoln Automotive Financial Services; Volkswagen Credit; and Ford Credit Rank Highest in Their Respective Financing Segments WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The

The following commentary is produced monthly by Tom Kontos, Executive Vice-President, ADESA Analytical Services. ADESA is a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle auctions and ancillary remarketing services. As part of the KAR Auction Services fa

According to Ricky Beggs, Managing Editor of Black Book, the credit freeze, recession and domestic carmakers’ reorganization all forced a big drop in the number of leases written in 2008-09. Chrysler stopped leasing altogether for a period, and bot