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F&I and Showroom editors go beyond the headlines to uncover new stories and emerging trends in the world of automotive retail and finance.

Done Deal•by Tariq Kamal•February 27, 2020

Is Sales Punching a Crime?

BMW is the latest manufacturer to be accused of falsifying new vehicle sales reports, a practice that has led to lawsuits and investigations. Are dealers conspirators or victims?

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Done Deal•by Tariq Kamal•December 12, 2019

You Can Eliminate F&I Managers. You Can’t Eliminate F&I.

The trend toward hybrid sales and finance managers shows no signs of slowing. Dealers who want to close the business office must be sure they don’t shut the door on their customers as well.

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Done Deal•by Tariq Kamal•November 14, 2019

EVs Cost Even More Than You Think

Mergers and alliances among factories are proliferating as the demand for mass-market electric vehicles increases and the cost to build them makes profitability impossible.

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Done Deal•by Tariq Kamal•October 10, 2019

When Dealers Catch Criminals

Noncompliant and outright illegal behavior by dealers, managers, and staff have generated headlines throughout the year. Less heralded are the instances in which dealership personnel took action that led to arrests.

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Done Deal•by Tariq Kamal•September 2, 2019

A Life of Crime at the Heights of Success

The long list of offenses committed by dealers and other highly successful people proves desperation is not the only cause of criminal behavior.

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Done Deal•by Tariq Kamal•August 1, 2019

Are We Not Capitalists?

Opponents of franchise laws claim they hang on flawed logic, discourage competition, and benefit dealers to the detriment of consumers.

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