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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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Showroomby Gil Van OverApril 4, 2018

But the Dude Can Sell!

Overlooking past misdeeds and criminal convictions to land top-performing salespeople puts dealers at risk of losing everything when risky hires revert to old habits.

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ShowroomCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoApril 3, 2018

F&I in the Era of Digital Darwinism

Darwin Automotive’s Phillip Battista has some strong opinions about digital retailing and online F&I, and he worries some providers — and their dealers — may soon find themselves in legal peril.

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F&Iby Christian ScaliApril 2, 2018

Service Advisors Are Exempt From Overtime Rules

Auto dealers finally have an answer to a critical compensation question thanks to a 5-4 Supreme Court decision in the Navarro v. Encino Motorcars case.

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