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Lending Discrimination Policies Under Scrutiny in Washington
Dealership auto lending policies should expect to be audited in upcoming laws and bulleting produced by the CFPB. Investigations of dealer's policies, auto finance sources, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act's application to direct and indirect loans can be viewed...
Pirelli Launches U.S. Associate Dealer Program (Update)
ROME, Ga.— Pirelli Tire North America Inc. (PTNA) has launched an associate dealer program called FasTrack that enables dealers and their sales teams to earn rewards on all eligible Pirelli tires they sell along with giving them access to exclusive Pirelli online...
Auto Parts Purchaser Survey: Online at the Dealership
Tire Business provides a survey of online versus dealership purchases for parts buyers. How-tos and DIY-ers make up a market group that may join a dealership, depending on the information offered and accessibility of parts, and differences in on and off-line pricing...
Ricky Beggs Promoted to Senior Vice President of Black Book
GAINESVILLE, GA – Black Book recently announced that Ricky Beggs has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Editorial Director. Ricky will continue to oversee all of Black Book’s vehicle valuation data and media contacts. Tom Cross, president of...
Stickers and Buyer’s Guides, A Thing of the Past?
Dealers and Consultants often complain about the archaic nature of car stickers and buyer's guides. How could we upgrade? Improvements to finance options and payment/lease rates could really improve and speed up the process. Sources at PSFK suggest retail store...
Used Car Industry Update from NADA
NADA has released their March Used Car Guide Industry Update. Info and analyses on used vehicle prices, new vehicle SAAR, and changes in gas price can be read in the following economic and department wide update for dealers and industry professionals. Read the rest of...
Aftermarket Intelligence and Stock Performance Report
From the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, the BB&T Weekly Automotive Aftermarket Intelligence Report. Sales Growth and Performance among suppliers, retailers, and providers are some of the insight offered to let dealers know where they stand among the...
Tough Sells: Most Expensive Cars to Fill Up
According to Forbes, the new list for the top gas-guzzlers has been released. East Coast distribution problems and summer versus winter prices are part of the considerations that go into developing this list, which includes the Express Van, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC...
Long Lease Terms Still Indicate Future Success
From J.D. Power & Associates, March 2013's numbers and a forecast for the loan and lease industry. LMC Automotive reports on retail transaction prices and the upswing in 2013 that may not be as scary as it seems. Also, what happens when purchase cycles get...
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