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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoApril 1, 2010

DMS Arena Heats Up

Companies that went through Reynolds’ integration and certification program say the technology company upheld its promise to integrate third-party software companies, some even saying the debate over data access was more fervor than substance.

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Auto Financeby Tony DupaquierApril 1, 2010

Industry on the Rebound

The mood at this year’s Vehicle Finance Conference was much improved, and lenders are looking to become active once again. However, they will do so with more caution this time around.

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Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiApril 1, 2010

Market on the Mend

The auto finance market continued to stabilize in the fourth quarter, as the crash of 2008 continues to become a distant memory. New financing, however, will remain the domain of the prime and superprime tiers in the months to come.

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Auto Financeby Rob HagenApril 1, 2010

Risk and Reward

Contrary to popular belief, there is a market for customers going through a bankruptcy. The Special Finance Coach provides marketing tips, plus a couple of lenders that can help.

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F&Iby Michael BenoitApril 1, 2010

Truncation Redux

The magazine’s legal columnist cites two recent cases to provide dealer guidance on the FCRA’s ‘truncation’ requirement.

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F&ICover Storyby Justina LyApril 1, 2010

Data-Driven Success

Ford dealer talks about how software helped his Peoria, Ill.-based outlet stay out of the red last year, and now has him primed to increase sales by 750 units.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoMarch 16, 2010

The New Word of Mouth

When it comes to social networking, the question is not what it can do for your business, but what it can tell you about your business.

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F&Iby Jordan DenhamMarch 16, 2010

5 Steps to Social Media Success

In today’s Web 2.0 environment, the dealership doesn’t define its customer base, it’s the customer base that defines the dealership. Check out these five steps to launching a social-networking campaign.

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F&ICover Storyby Gary FaggMarch 1, 2010

Pink-Slip Protection: What’s the Holdup?

An insider provides some insight on what’s preventing job-loss protection from becoming a regular item on F&I menus. He says the industry could see some positive things with the product this year.

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F&Iby Dale PollackMarch 1, 2010

Pricing Value in the Internet Age

The Internet has certainly changed how dealers price their used-vehicle inventory, but technology providers are moving quickly to level the playing field.

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