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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Dealer Sentiment ‘Remarkably Stable’ Despite Traffic, Profits

Cox Automotive analysts say U.S. dealers reported strong traffic and profits but have remained largely pessimistic in their view of the auto retail market in the second quarter.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

Kerrigan: Dealership Buy/Sell Activity Up 38% in Q1

Despite headwinds threatening dealership profitability, Kerrigan Advisors’ first-quarter report indicates 2019 is trending toward another 200-plus transaction year for the auto retail buy/sell market.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

Sagent Adds Experian’s Precise ID to Auto LOS

Sagent Lending Technologies announced an enhancement of its identity-management and fraud-detection capabilities credited to a new collaboration with Experian.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

Radiant Ride Launches SMART Appearance Protection Program

Radiant Ride’s new SMART cosmetic service agreement program was designed to drive service and sales retention while offering customers a high-value interior and exterior protection product.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

Black Book: Retention Index Up for First Time Since October

Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index registered its first monthly gain of the year, ticking up to 114.4 in May. But analysts warn waning demand could follow a strong end to the spring selling season.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Experian: Facing Higher Loan Amounts, Prime Buyers Go Used

More consumers in the prime and superprime credit tiers opted for used vehicles as concerns around affordability grew in the first quarter, according to the latest report from Experian.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Report: GAP Claim Payouts Are Accelerating

Protective Asset Protection analysts say GAP claim payouts rose by 19.5% for new vehicles and an astounding 95% for used vehicles between 2014 and 2018.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

DealerSocket Upgrades Inventory+ Software

New enhancements to DealerSocket’s inventory management platform were designed to offer dealers greater control and visibility and a higher profit per vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

Porsche Palm Springs Gets Solar System

Renova Energy announced the installation of a SunPower Helix Dual Tilt solar system at Southern California’s Porsche of Palm Springs, a new LEED-certified dealership.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

Group 1 Debuts Digital Sales and F&I Platform

Group 1 Automotive has launched AcceleRide, a fully online buying process that includes vehicle configuration, trade-in valuation, and financing options, at 79 U.S. dealerships.

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