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ArticlesJune 9, 2017

Beyond the Résumé

F&I trainer explains why building and refining a professional skillset is more important than building a solid résumé.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoJune 9, 2017

The Digital Evangelist

Cox Automotive’s Mark O’Neil talks to the editor about MakeMyDeal’s future, digital retailing, and the fate of the F&I office.

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ArticlesJune 9, 2017

When Did ‘Cash’ Become a Four-Letter Word?

F&I trainer shares five proven methods for turning cash customers into F&I product buyers.

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NewsJune 8, 2017

RoadVantage Voted No. 1 F&I Provider by Dealers Nationwide

RoadVantage won the first-place Diamond award in the F&I Product category in the 2017 Dealers’ Choice Awards.

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NewsJune 8, 2017

F&I Think Tank Heads to Dallas With Arroyo at the Helm

F&I and Showroom’s Gregory Arroyo will chair the 20 Group-like event, which will close out Industry Summit 2017 on Sept. 14. This year’s theme: ‘Making F&I Great Again.’

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NewsJune 7, 2017

Subprime Auto Originations Fall to 10-Year Low

Reflecting the shift toward more creditworthy borrowers was the rise in average credit scores for both new- and used-vehicle loans. But the retreat from the high-risk tiers also comes during a quarter in which the average new-vehicle finance amount and monthly payment reached record highs.

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NewsJune 7, 2017

Crisorio, Kamal to Chair 2017 Compliance Summit

UDS’s Brian Crisorio and Auto Dealer Today’s Tariq Kamal will serve as co-show chairs for this year’s Compliance Summit.

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NewsJune 7, 2017

Manheim Index Hits Record High

With wholesale used-vehicle prices rising in May, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose to a record 127.9. The firm noted that dealers purchased the most vehicles at Manheim auctions for the month of May since 2008.

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NewsJune 6, 2017

CUDL: Subprime Pullback Opens Door for Credit Unions

With banks retreating from all risk tiers, an executive with CU Direct Lending said the auto finance market is primed for credit unions to pick up more share. In the first quarter, credit unions grew their share of the market by 4%.

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NewsJune 5, 2017

Edmunds: Down Payments Reach Record Levels in May

Car buyers are putting down $504 more on a new-vehicle purchase than they did five years ago. But with buyers purchasing pricier cars and interest rates on the rise, something has to give, Edmunds.com analysis said.

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