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Tariq Kamal

Former Associate Publisher

Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 27, 2019

Ed Napleton Buys Minnesota Dealer Group

Chicago’s Ed Napleton Automotive Group has acquired the Minneapolis-based Village Automotive Group, which includes the only Lexus dealerships in Minnesota.

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Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 25, 2019

Fed: Auto Finance Hit New Highs, Lows in Q4

Concerns over subprime lending and 90-day delinquencies offset an otherwise prosperous year for the auto finance industry.

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Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 21, 2019

US Auto Loans Reach $1.14 Trillion

Lending Tree’s most recent auto finance snapshot finds originations, amounts financed, and monthly payments all accelerated in 2018.

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Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 20, 2019

Texas Dealer Sent to Mediation Over Ford Objections

Reagor Dykes Auto Group and Ford Motor Credit will begin mediation proceedings in Dallas Monday despite objections from Ford’s executives and attorneys, who have yet to approve a new proposal to resolve a $112 million floorplan financing dispute.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalFebruary 18, 2019

Q&A: You Call This a Refund?

New IRS rules have sparked a downward trend in refund amounts, threatening the loss of an annual catalyst for used-car sales.

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Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 8, 2019

Rep. John Dingell, Auto Industry Advocate, Dead at 92

Former U.S. Congressman John David Dingell Jr. has died, leaving a legacy of service to his Michigan district, advocacy for the U.S. auto industry, and pivotal roles in sweeping federal legislation.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalFebruary 7, 2019

Digital F&I Makes a Measurable Difference at Peterson Toyota of Sarasota

General manager and self-described ‘Toyota guy’ Nick Waddell led Peterson Toyota of Sarasota (Fla.)’s foray into digital retail and says the dealership, its staff, and its customers are all benefiting.

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Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 6, 2019

Super Bowl Spikes: Kia, Hyundai, Toyota Find End Zone

Executives and analysts with Cox Automotive listed Kia, Toyota, and Hyundai among the factories whose Super Bowl car commercials sparked interest and traffic among car buyers.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJanuary 31, 2019

Rate Hikes on Hold as Fed Throttles Back

Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed the Federal Reserve is reconsidering two interest-rate hikes planned for 2019 due to a ‘less favorable outlook’ for the global economy.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJanuary 30, 2019

Ghosn Claims ‘Plot and Treason’ Led to Charges

Former factory alliance leader Carlos Ghosn says Nissan executives conspired to concoct false charges of financial crimes to unwind a potential merger with Renault.

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