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Tariq Kamal

Former Associate Publisher

Articlesby Tariq KamalApril 9, 2019

Lori Church Is a Swiss Army Knife for John Elway Dealerships

As director of corporate compliance for John Elway’s three Colorado stores, Lori Church’s rare combination of F&I acumen, a law degree, and unflappable confidence have helped her group achieve new levels of success.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 8, 2019

FCA Settles Dealer Antitrust Suit

Fiat Chrysler has settled a lawsuit brought by seven dealers who leveled charges of antitrust violations and breach of contract in federal court, claiming the factory and competing dealerships conspired to falsify new-vehicle sales reports.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 8, 2019

Indiana AG Continues Crackdown on Dealer Mailers

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has charged a Texas company with sending deceptively worded prize notification-style mailers to 2.1 million residents on behalf of Indiana auto dealers.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 4, 2019

Tesla Sales Fall 31% in Q1, Stock Follows

Shares of Tesla Inc. fell by 9% following an underwhelming first-quarter sales report, but executives say they have the demand and capital they need to meet their 2019 production goals.

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Done Dealby Tariq KamalApril 4, 2019

Tesla and the 1% Problem

For all its missteps, Tesla Inc. finally found its footing in 2018, eking out a 1.2% market share and renewing concerns shared by established manufacturers and brick-and-mortar dealers.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 3, 2019

NHTSA Formalizes Hyundai, Kia Fire Investigations

The National Highway Traffic Safety administration announced it will open twin probes into thousands of complaints of noncrash fires in Hyundai and Kia vehicles sold in the U.S.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 3, 2019

March Sales Down 3.1% as SAAR Soars

The U.S. new-vehicle sales forecast improved to 17.42 million units in March, but sales fell 3.1% year-over-year against slowing demand fueled by higher interest rates, prices, and payments and reduced incentive spending.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 2, 2019

Indiana AG Wins $88K Judgment Against BHPH Dealer

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced a former Indianapolis dealer will pay $55,000 in civil penalties and $33,536 in restitution for violations of various state consumer protection standards.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 2, 2019

Former Ark. Dealership Employee Arrested on Embezzlement, Fraud Charges

Janet Christine Stair is charged with concocting a service-ticket scheme that defrauded a Hot Springs Chrysler dealership of more than $17,000 and charged its factory nearly $12,000 for phantom warranty work.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMarch 29, 2019

NADA Seeks Dealers for 2019 Workforce Study

The National Automobile Dealers Association wants U.S. dealers to participate in its 2019 Dealership Workforce Study, offering complimentary custom reports to respondents based on the survey’s findings.

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