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NewsApril 6, 2017

FTC Approves Settlements With CarMax, Asbury, West-Herr

The Federal Trade Commission last week approved settlements with CarMax, Asbury Automotive, and West-Herr Automotive Group, which the regulator charged with failing to disclose that some pre-owned vehicles offered for sale had unrepaired safety recalls despite the companies' claims of rigorous vehicle inspections.

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NewsApril 6, 2017

5 Vehicle Segments Retain or Increase Values in March, Black Book Reports

The vehicle valuation firm reported today that the average used vehicle for model years 2011-2015 depreciated slightly 0.6%. Cars overall recorded depreciation of 0.3%, while trucks registered depreciation of 0.8%.

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NewsApril 4, 2017

KBB: New-Car Prices Up 2% in March

Fiat Chrysler and Toyota showed the greatest year-over-year improvement as prices and incentives gained ground last month.

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NewsApril 4, 2017

AIADA: Asian Brands Lead the Way for International Nameplates in March

With the Industry SAAR falling below 17 million for the first time since August, the trade group said the industry's March sales performance 'suggests that sales may be plateauing.' The association said now is the time for dealers to tighten their operations and push back on any tax increases on consumers.

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NewsApril 3, 2017

Ally Rolls Out Online Auto Finance Marketplace

Clearlane allows consumers to finance a vehicle purchase from a dealership or a private party sale, refinance their existing loan, or buy their vehicle at lease end. The site also sells GAP and service contracts.

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NewsMarch 30, 2017

Tom Webb to Retire as Cox Automotive's Chief Economist

Tom Webb will retire on June 30, ending a more than four-decade career. Cox Automotive officials said a replacement will be named in the coming weeks.

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NewsMarch 30, 2017

Laura Schupbach to Lead Wells Fargo Dealer Services

The 20-year company veteran previously led the Wells Fargo Insurance business. She succeeds Dawn Martin Harp, who announced her retirement on Jan. 10.

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NewsMarch 29, 2017

Santander Agrees to $26 Million Settlement

Santander Consumer USA will pay $26 million to settle charges brought by the attorneys general of Delaware and Massachusetts.

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NewsMarch 29, 2017

MUSA Auto Finance Secures Funding Capacity of $175 Million

The special finance company, which counts the cofounder and former COO of Exeter Finance in its executive ranks, will use the funding to launch a new and pre-owned auto leasing program this year.

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NewsMarch 28, 2017

Black Book: Spring Lift in Full Effect

Both cars and trucks realized a healthy seasonal boost in wholesale performance last week, with both segments retaining their values better than they have in the past six months.

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