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February 2017, F&I and Showroom - Cover Story

F&I to Go

un Toyota’s Showroom2Go program combines process with technology. For the latter, the dealership partnered with website provider fusionZONE Automotive to customize the online buying platform. It includes a finance module, trade-in value calculator, and the software that puts it all together: Dealmaker.

By Brittany-Marie Swanson

Sun Toyota’s John Marazzi was already an internet sales evangelist before launching a fully online process in September 2016. In its first month alone, the program delivered 75 closed deals and an F&I per-copy average that was just $45 shy of the in-store average.

Tags: digital retailing, online F&I, Sun Toyota, Test Drive, Toyota, vehicle delivery

July 2016, F&I and Showroom - Cover Story

Greg Miller Breaks From F&I Tradition With New Venture

On April 20, 2016, Greg Miller inked a deal to acquire Bob Baker Toyota, marking his return after a year away from the business. The San Diego dealership will operate under his new enterprise: Greg Miller Automotive San Diego.

By Eric Gandarilla

Greg Miller is back, more than a year after shocking the automotive world when he stepped down as CEO of the Larry H. Miller Group. And as he’s known to do, he’s doing things his way.

Tags: Greg Miller, Larry H. Miller, No-Haggle, One Touch Process, Sales Process, Toyota

February 2015, F&I and Showroom - Cover Story

Security Risk

By Paul Chavez

A potential breach and a local news investigation prompted Street Auto Group’s Misty Lerch to make data security a top priority for her Amarillo, Texas-based group.

Tags: Cyber Security, data protection, dealer information security, PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION, Social Security Numbers, Toyota

July 2014, F&I and Showroom - Cover Story

Click to Enter

Sun Toyota, which has operated along the Gulf Coast of Florida for 37 years, is well known for its state-of-the-art facility and no dealer fee policy.

By Justina Ly

Not all dealers had today’s Internet customer in mind when they joined the digital revolution. For Sun Toyota, the Great Recession was all the motivation it needed.

Tags: Business Development Center, Dealer Websites, Finance, Internet Leads, Online, Toyota

May 2014, F&I and Showroom - Feature

Taking Note

Toyota Carlsbad has received two Notebook leads so far, but officials believe that number will increase when the OEM begins promoting the tool.

By Brittany-Marie Swanson

Two years ago, Toyota began overhauling its digital engagement strategy. Its latest development is Notebook, an online tool the OEM hopes will deliver higher quality leads to its dealers.

Tags: Car Shopping, digital marketing, J.D. Power and Associates, lead generation, lead management, Toyota

February 2012, F&I and Showroom - Feature

Lenders Talk Shop

By Gregory Arroyo

At the magazine’s annual conference, finance executives reflected on the trends that defined 2011 and reaffirmed their commitment to the indirect lending channel in the year ahead.

Tags: Bank of America, GM Financial, Lender, TD Auto Finance, Toyota, Toyota Financial Services, Wells Fargo

February 2012, F&I and Showroom - Feature

Return to Normalcy

By Jennifer Washington

The industry shifts its gaze to leasing as the segment realizes gains and prompts dealers to update their processes.

Tags: Ally Financial, Ford, Honda, leasing, new-vehicle leasing, Toyota, vehicle leasing

April 2011, F&I and Showroom - Cover Story

Blazing New Trails

The XPLORE edition FJ Cruiser, shown above, sports a rooftop tent, off-road tires and XPLORE badging.

By Justina Ly

Toyota of Escondido is forging ahead in its attempt to tap into the $28 billion auto accessories market. Its guide will be a new program designed to get car buyers to explore the great outdoors.

Tags: Aftermarket Products, Toyota, Toyota Financial Services

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