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Tariq Kamal

Former Associate Publisher

Newsby Tariq KamalMay 20, 2019

Lithia Buys Honda Store From Saporito, Armstead

Lithia Motors has purchased Central New Jersey’s Hamilton Honda from Michael Saporito, who will remain as dealer, and former NFL linebacker Jessie Armstead.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 15, 2019

So You Think You Can Sell Supercars: The Things Lists 21 Rules

The Things’ Cory Barclay has created a list of rules for dealers interested in selling $200,000-plus vehicles, many revolving around factory-specific fine print that would shock most mass-market retailers.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 13, 2019

Survey: Top Dealers Grew F&I Revenue and PVR in 2018

A survey of Automotive News’ top 150 U.S. auto retailers finds per-copy averages grew 4.6% to $1,482 in 2018, fueling a 7.5% increase in total F&I revenue.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 9, 2019

Carvana Q1: Accelerated Growth Accelerates Losses

Carvana’s first-quarter results include triple-digit gains in net revenue and consumer-sourced inventory, but losses continue to mount, growing 57% to $82.6 million year-over-year.

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Done Dealby Tariq KamalMay 8, 2019

F&I Is Stronger Than Ever

Fears that F&I would fall victim to advancing technology and bad press appear unfounded as the segment continues to perform for dealers and car buyers.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalMay 7, 2019

Digital Sales Are Stress-Free at Subaru of Puyallup

Two years ago, Chris Brown went looking for a way to facilitate sales, trade-ins, and financing for car buyers who prefer to shop online. Today, his Seattle-area Subaru dealership is doing just that, and he says the experience he and his team deliver is just as ‘stress-free’ as ever.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 6, 2019

Court Ruling Ends Tate’s Auto Comeback Bid

A bankruptcy court ruling allowing two captives to reclaim inventory has officially closed the doors on Tate’s Auto Group after more than 40 years in business.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 2, 2019

Sales Down 2.3% in April, SAAR Falls Below 17 Million

The annual forecast for U.S. light-vehicle sales fell to 16.41 million as volume fell 2.3% year-over-year in an April that was expected to bring the year’s first gain following an underwhelming first quarter.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 30, 2019

Dealer GPS Leads Police to Carjacking Suspect

The GM of a North Carolina dealership used GPS tracking to assist a customer and police in locating a carjacked vehicle, leading to the arrest of a suspect.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 29, 2019

Report: Escalating Inventories Erode Dealer Profits

U.S. manufacturers and dealers are knocking on the door of the all-time record for days’ supply of new vehicles, an issue compounded by higher floorplan expenses, according to the latest figures from Automotive News.

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