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Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiJuly 6, 2016

High New-Vehicle Prices Drive Auto Finance Industry to New Highs in Q1

The industry smashed several records in the first quarter thanks to high new-vehicle prices, but stretching terms and leasing weren’t the only ways consumers sought payment relief.

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F&ICover Storyby Eric GandarillaJuly 6, 2016

Greg Miller Breaks From F&I Tradition With New Venture

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.

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F&Iby Dave DruzynskiJuly 5, 2016

Understanding the New Overtime Pay Rule

Human resources expert breaks down the Labor Department’s new overtime pay rules and what they mean to dealers. He says communication with employees will be key in the months ahead.

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Complianceby David NathansonJuly 5, 2016

Asset Protection

Retail expert says the more dealers carve out their place in the Digital Age, the more their proprietary and customer data becomes a legal and financial liability to their dealership.

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Complianceby Tom HudsonJune 3, 2016

Vital Signs

The magazine’s resident legal wiz explains how a simple deal jacket review can offer a compelling case for a full compliance checkup.

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Auto Financeby Eric GandarillaJune 3, 2016

Wielding the Velvet Hammer

At last month’s F&I Think Tank, female F&I pros shared their stories of perseverance in a male-dominated industry, talked about how times have changed, and explained why they believe women are the future of F&I.

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Auto Financeby Gregory ArroyoJune 3, 2016

Hanging in the Balance

The compliance gurus at F&I Think Tank agreed that a lot is riding on the outcome of November’s presidential elections — including the fate of the F&I department.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickJune 3, 2016

The Master's Mindset

Are your penetrations stuck in neutral? Top trainer explains how adopting the F&I master’s mindset creates more enjoyable — and productive — presentations.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Brittany-Marie SwansonJune 3, 2016

Operation Overhaul

Alvin Heggs took a leap of faith when he bought a fledgling dealership in Mesa, Ariz., three years ago. But his gamble on Superstition Springs Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram paid off — in spades.

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F&Iby Jared KalfusMay 6, 2016

Rethinking Marketing ROI

Industry insider explains why so many consumer marketing campaigns remain highly inefficient.

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