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NewsSeptember 22, 2017

Dealers More Optimistic About Used-Car Market vs. New

Sentiment speaks to recent auto finance data showing prime and superprime car buyers shifting toward used, where the average monthly payment was $139 less than the record $504 average monthly payment for new in the second quarter.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoSeptember 21, 2017

House Republicans Say CFPB Prematurely Suspended Wells Fargo Investigation

House Republicans charged in a new report that the CFPB missed an opportunity to uncover Wells Fargo’s recently revealed insurance and GAP refund issues when it rushed to settle with the bank last year for opening unauthorized customer accounts. It also accused the bureau of withholding a memo backing its claims.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2017

Hyundai Capital America Partners With AutoGravity

Beginning in the state of California, financing through Hyundai Capital America is now accessible to AutoGravity users searching for financing for Hyundai, Kia or Genesis.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2017

Jumpstart: Interest in Luxury Sport, Coupe Segments Growing

Shoppers on Jumpstart Automotive Media’s portfolio of automotive publishers are gravitating toward the luxury sport, coupe, luxury sport sedan, and large SUV categories. But the two segments grabbing the most attention are alternative fuel vehicles and subcompact SUVs and CUVs.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2017

S&P/Experian: Auto Default Rate Registers Largest Increase Since December 2011

Despite the nine-basis-point increase, the auto loan default rate remains near levels recorded one year ago. However, declining auto sales and the normal end-of-year push to make room for newer models may encourage easier credit conditions and raise concerns about future defaults.

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ArticlesSeptember 18, 2017

Examining NMAC v. Superior Automotive Group

Legal eagles deconstruct the case that changed how courts handle contract disputes between dealers and their floorplan lenders.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2017

AutoGravity Wins Top Prize in F&I Digital Media Awards

Sponsored by F&I Express, the awards program is designed to honor companies and individuals driving innovation in the digital F&I space.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoSeptember 18, 2017

Industry Reacts to GM's Disclosure Policy

General Motors dealers who sell non-GM service contracts, parts and accessories must now disclose to their customers that the products are not backed by the automaker. Dealer trade groups believe the OEM’s stated goal of enhanced ‘safety and transparency’ is not the real reason for the new policy.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2017

KBB: New-Vehicle Sales Down 2.8% Through August

Out of the 22 vehicle segments tracked monthly by Kelley Blue Book, only 10 posted higher sales numbers compared to the first eight months of 2016. Of those 10, large vehicles commanded eight of those spots.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2017

Manheim to Close Florida Auctions Ahead of Irma

Manheim said it's closing four of its Florida auctions on Friday ahead of Hurrican Irma's expected landfall there. The storm battered Puerto Rico on Wednesday after striking the northern Lesser Antilles and the Virgin Islands with 185-mile-per-hour winds.

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