Sales & Variable OPS
New Recalls Issued by Mazda & Nissan
According to The Detroit News, new recalls have been issued by Mazda and Nissan. Two Japanese automakers on Saturday said they were recalling nearly 260,000 vehicles to address problems with faulty doors and engine problems. Mazda Motor Corp. said it is recalling...
Illegal Use of Text Messages in Collections Triggers $1 Million Penalty from FTC
According to Sub Prime Auto Finance News, Illegal use of text messages in collection triggers penalty from FTC. Panel discussions about collections at events hosted by the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers sometimes stir the most attention from...
Fitch: Prime Auto ABS Exhibiting Less Volatility Than in Prior Years
According to Reuters, prime auto ABS exhibiting less volatility than in prior years. Prime annualized net losses (ANL) crept up 3% in August over July's level, showing much less of an increase during this historically weaker period, according to Fitch Ratings....
9 Japanese suppliers to pay $740M in price-fixing scheme
According to Detroit Free Press, 9 Japanese suppliers must pay $740M in price-fixing scheme. Nine Japanese companies will pay $740 million to settle charges they fixed prices of automotive parts sold to carmakers in the U.S. The largest fines were $195 million levied...
September Auto Sales Expected to Dip 2 Percent, According to Kelley Blue Book
New-vehicle sales are expected to decline 1.8 percent in September 2013 to a total of 1.17 million units, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. “September 2013 new-vehicle sales represent the first...
Lamborghini Urus SUV Set to go into Production
According to Pursuitist, the Lamborghini Urus SUV is set to go into production. “We are working on it, and it will come, which will be good for the brand,” said Winkelmann. While there is no specific date for delivering the Urus, it’s the first concrete statement from...
A Complete Beginners Guide to SEO
A complete beginners guide to SEO, from iMediaConnection. Search engine optimization (SEO) is complex and potentially confusing -- especially because of its ever-changing nature. Today's relevant strategy or tactic could slip into obscurity next month. The good news...
Finance Express LLC Announces Integration with RouteOne LLC
Finance Express, the leading provider of web-based financial services and technology for independent auto dealerships, announced today that their integration with RouteOne LLC will now allow Finance Express' unique pool of independent dealers to submit applications to...
Infographic: Factors that affect your SEO ranking
Factors that affect your SEO ranking, according to Ragan.com. Just because your company currently has the No. 1 spot on all the search engines doesn't mean you can slack on search engine optimization (SEO). And if your company doesn't have a prime location on Google,...
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