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Automotive Consumers Sink Further in Debt
Most financing metrics hit records in the second quarter as more buyers locked themselves into long terms and high monthly payments.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHMost financing metrics hit records in the second quarter as more buyers locked themselves into long terms and high monthly payments.
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The index's April reading was 124.7, a year-over-year improvement thanks to the 0.5% increase in wholesale used-vehicle prices. Manheim officials said any weakness is more a result of excessive new-vehicle inventory, with more than four million new units sitting on dealer lots for the last three months.
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The new offering places two years of unlimited mileage warranty coverage on the hoods of all vehicles sold under the Officine Maserati Certified Pre-Owned program. Buyers also get a free three-month trial of SiriusXM.
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Certified public accountant Sean D. Goodman was appointed senior vice president and CFO of the group. He previously served as vice president, chief accounting officer and CFO for Unifi Inc., a textile solutions manufacturer and distributor listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Big changes at the state level make now a good time to evaluate your dealer bond costs and requirements.
Read More →With the approval, the separation of the two brands is expected to be completed on May 31. While the spin-off still requires regulatory approval, Cars.com shares are expected to begin trading June 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Sonic's F&I operations posted a record per-copy average of $1,370. But with new-vehicle retail volume down 2%, total same-store F&I gross profit remained flat with a year ago. Officials also talked expansion of the EchoPark platform and the expected roll out of an ecommerce site next year.
Read More →Describing F&I as 'very fundamental' to its success, Asbury CEO Craig Monaghan said the group will continue to push for improvements in that area as long as 'margin pressure' continues to squeeze the showroom.
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Not even another strong performance in U.S. new-vehicle margins, a record quarter in the group's U.K. market, and a profitable quarter in Brazil were enough to offset "extreme weakness" in Group 1's energy price-impacted markets.
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Falsifying any of the five key credit determinants on a credit application generates a long list of potential victims inside and outside the dealership.
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WiseMVP offers three levels of coverage for vehicles up to 20 years in age and with up to 200,000 miles on the odometer. The new offering includes towing, car rental, and roadside assistance, among other benefits.
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