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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoMay 7, 2018

Transparency Wave Rolling Into F&I

Digital retailing invaded the Las Vegas Convention Center in late March for NADA 2018, but its arrival did little to bring clarity to F&I’s cloudy future.

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Auto Financeby Jim HenryMay 7, 2018

Cause for Concern: CEOs Take the AFSA Stage

Executives representing leading auto finance sources gathered at the American Financial Services Association’s 2018 conference to discuss the present and future consequences of inflated lease returns, declining used-car values, and rising interest rates.

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Auto Financeby Jim HenryMay 7, 2018

NADA Seeks Clarity Through Upheaval

NADA Chairman Wes Lutz laid out the association's priorities and touched on a number of pressing topics at the American Financial Services Association (AFSA)’s 2018 Vehicle Finance Conference.

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Complianceby Christian Scali and John SwensonMay 7, 2018

Death by Uber: Regulators React

Attorneys analyze the Arizona fatality involving an autonomous vehicle being tested by Uber and how the tragedy impacts the push for AV going forward.

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Complianceby Gil Van OverMay 7, 2018

The ‘Please Do Not Call’ Rule

The federal Do Not Call Registry is not without its flaws, but dealers are nonetheless bound by its rule. Compliance expert offers a primer for sales and BDC managers.

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Auto Financeby Rick McCormickMay 4, 2018

Menu Selling Reloaded

F&I trainer believes new technology and expert salesmanship can combine to create an efficient and productive menu-selling process.

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F&Iby Bob ChildApril 17, 2018

A Robust Future for Used-Car Sales and CUs

Credit unions have gained market share as other finance sources have retrenched, creating new incentive to diversify your selection finance sources.

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F&Iby Lloyd TrushelApril 4, 2018

The ’90s Called. They Want Their Presentations Back.

Are you still rolling out the old NASCAR close? F&I insider says F&I offices need to get with the times and ditch those ‘Buy it now or bad things will happen’ pitches.

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F&Iby Jason Forrest April 4, 2018

Save the Sale Before It Starts

Are your salespeople sabotaging themselves before the sale starts? Dealership expert offers four ways to set them up for a win before the opening gun goes off.

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F&Iby Melinda ZabritskiApril 4, 2018

Auto Finance Data Reveals Affordability Concerns

Fourth-quarter loan balances reached an all-time high for the third year in a row, but records broken for amounts financed and monthly payments raise affordability concerns.

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