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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoNovember 7, 2014

From the Boardroom

The CFPB was top of mind, but company representatives serving on Industry Summit’s annual executive panel delved into other hot-button issues impacting dealers and their F&I offices.

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Auto Financeby Brittany-Marie SwansonNovember 7, 2014

What’s on the Menu?

The Mad Marv-moderated compliance panel at Industry Summit 2014 addressed supposed menu-governing regulations, the hybrid manager, tablet menus and the CFPB.

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Auto Financeby Brittany-Marie SwansonNovember 6, 2014

Colorado F&I Manager Named 2014 F&Idol Winner

Justin Gasman is having a banner year. Coming off his F&I department’s best month ever, the 11-year veteran was named the 2014 winner of the IAS-sponsored F&Idol award.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoNovember 6, 2014

The Vaden Way

Vaden Automotive Group’s F&I operation is on a record-setting pace. But that’s just one of the reasons it earned the magazine’s 2014 F&I Dealer of the Year award.

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Auto Financeby Dave RobertsonOctober 9, 2014

Delivering the Beef

The AFIP’s executive director opens up about what he hopes to accomplish when he meets with the top brass at the CFPB.

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Auto Financeby Joel WinstonOctober 9, 2014

Preparing for the Advertising Police

A former FTC official and current partner with Hudson Cook LLP issues a warning about dealer advertising.

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F&Iby Melinda ZabritskiOctober 8, 2014

Proceed With Caution

Data from the second quarter didn't support talk of a subprime auto bubble, with subprime financing showing signs of leveling off and delinquencies remaining at historic lows.

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F&Iby David Childers and Patty CovingtonOctober 8, 2014

4 Steps to CFPB Compliance

Compliance pros lay out a plan for keeping regulators at bay. If followed, the four-step plan may also help with a dealership’s customer-retention efforts.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickOctober 7, 2014

The Perfect Handoff

Like a relay race, winning the F&I profit race comes down to a perfect customer handoff from sales and a strict adherence to the process. F&I trainer offers a few process tips to ensure the baton doesn't get dropped.

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DigitalCover Storyby Paul ChavezOctober 7, 2014

Social Media Blitz

John Elway’s Crown Toyota reveals how it increased its Facebook fan base by 47% and generated 500 intent-to-buy actions in just two months.

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