August 30, 2010
‘Be easy to do business with’ isn’t just some trainer-created slogan; it’s what today’s market demands.
Tags: CARFAX, FICO score, Kelley Blue Book
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Monday, August 30, 2010 4:20 PM | » Comments(1)
August 24, 2010
Is Sonic’s no-haggle F&I policy good for the industry? Other dealer groups have tried it, including the Gunn Auto Group in San Antonio. Find out what the editor has to say about Sonic's new pricing strategy.
Tags: extended warranties, F&I pricing, F&I products, GAP, No Haggle, No-Haggle F&I, service contracts, Sonic Automotive
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:22 AM | » Comments(2)
August 11, 2010
Sick of companies, consumer groups and the media profiting from our industry's unsavory past? Maybe it's time you did something about it.
Tags: AAX, CARFAX, Dealer Pricing, Experian Automotive, Kelley Blue Book, Michael Royce, NADA, Paul Taylor, used vehicles
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Wednesday, August 11, 2010 12:41 PM | » Comments(0)
June 15, 2010
The editor is looking for six dealers to honor at this year's F&I Conference and Expo. One of those dealers will be name the F&I Dealer of the Year.
Tags: F&I conference, F&I Conference and Expo, F&I Dealer of the Year, F&I Pacesetters
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, June 15, 2010 1:37 PM | » Comments(0)
June 8, 2010
So, who has the best menu? Well, that very question will be at the center of a special panel discussion at this year's F&I Conference and Expo.
Tags: F&I Conference and Expo, F&I menu
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, June 8, 2010 12:23 PM | » Comments(1)
June 4, 2010
The F&I Forum comes up with a starting point for finance reform. The editor offers his opinion as well.
Tags: Chrysler, financial reform, NADA
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Friday, June 4, 2010 10:31 AM | » Comments(0)
May 11, 2010
With lenders in a better mood these days, could we see a return to normalcy? Well, not so fast. Consumers still need some TLC.
Tags: J.D. Powers and Associates, Wachovia, WELLS FARGO
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, May 11, 2010 11:32 AM | » Comments(0)
The editor is looking for reader feedback, and has a special reward for those who participate. Read on to find out what it is.
Tags: F&I Conference and Expo
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, May 11, 2010 11:28 AM | » Comments(1)
August 4, 2009
Gregory Arroyo explains why the popular Cash for Clunkers program is good for the industry.
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:10 PM | » Comments(1)
July 21, 2009
F&I's Gregory Arroyo explains why dealers should take advantage of the federal government's Cash for Clunkers program.
Tags: Car Allowance Rebate System, Cash for Clunkers program
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:41 PM | » Comments(0)
June 16, 2009
F&I's Gregory Arroyo takes a look at the Obama administration's plan to overhaul the financial regulatory system.
Tags: Obama administration
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:02 PM | » Comments(0)
June 2, 2009
Is the phoenix rising from the ashes? Well, one index says so. F&I’s Gregory Arroyo digs in.
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, June 2, 2009 10:45 AM | » Comments(3)
May 5, 2009
The Federal Reserve Board's loan office survey showed signs of improvment. F&I's Gregory Arroyo digs in.
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, May 5, 2009 12:13 PM | » Comments(0)
April 28, 2009
Was inflation behind the FTC’s recent penalty hike? F&I’s Gregory Arroyo finds out.
Tags: Red Flags Rule
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:35 AM | » Comments(1)
March 31, 2009
F&I’s Gregory Arroyo gets the details of Bob Cockerham’s visit to Washington, D.C.
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, March 31, 2009 2:20 PM | » Comments(0)
March 17, 2009
Dealers have helped tell the story of Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, but who's telling their story? One dealer is, and he needs your help. Find out what you can do.
Tags: BIG THREE, DEALERS, FLOORPLAN FINANCING, LEGISLATIVE, RETAIL CREDIT
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:10 PM | » Comments(2)
March 10, 2009
The stock market rallied today, but does that mean this downturn is over? F&I’s Gregory Arroyo doesn’t think so. Find out why.
Tags: AFSA, BANK OF AMERICA, CERBERUS, CITIGROUP, JPMORGAN CHASE, WALL STREET, WELLS FARGO
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:53 PM | » Comments(4)
February 24, 2009
Executive Editor Gregory Arroyo shares his thoughts on the future of the F&I industry, and the changes leading to a hybrid front-end office.
Tags: ADP LIGHTSPEED, ALLSTATE, DEALERTRACK, HYUNDAI, NADA, REYNOLDS
Author: Gregory Arroyo | Posted @ Tuesday, February 24, 2009 3:40 PM | » Comments(13)
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Gregory Arroyo serves as executive editor for F&I and Showroom magazine.
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