
Gregory Arroyo
Editorial Director

Editorial Director

The state DMV confirmed today that it is ‘looking into the matter,’ almost month after the state dealer association called on the agency to investigate whether the program violates the state’s ban on ‘bird-dogging.’
Read More →Has the CFPB changed its tune about dealer markups? The editor believes it has, but he says the battle to save rate discounts isn’t over.
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The man who has led the NADA’s regulatory advocacy efforts since 2006 believes the tide may be turning in the CFPB’s attack on dealer participation.
Read More →The editor explains the meaning behind Industry Summit’s new tagline. He also discusses a new feature of this year’s program called Tech Talk.
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The breakup between TrueCar and AutoNation stirred up old emotions and accusations, but a former TrueCar exec believes both companies will survive the dustup.
Read More →Ally’s second quarter originations were flat from a year ago despite the loss of General Motors’ lease business, with the company shifting its origination mix toward used and nonprime.
Read More →The group’s chief executive reiterated his support for Honda Financial’s new dealer markup caps. He said the policy should serve as a template for the rest of the auto finance industry.
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On the same day WIRED magazine posted a video showing two hackers take over a Jeep Cherokee traveling down a St. Louis highway, two U.S. Senators introduced legislation that would direct the NHTSA and FTC to establish standards to secure cars and protect drivers' privacy.
Read More →The editor thinks the industry has done well to defend itself against regulatory attacks, but regulators have gotten in a few nice shots as well.
Read More →The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said in its semiannual report that stretching terms and higher advances are a concern. The agency said it will continue to monitor the market and will take action when warranted.
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