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NewsMarch 27, 2017

KBB: Q1 Sales Likely Second Highest on Record

The vehicle valuation site said the industry should sell 1.63 million units in March, which would bring first quarter sales to 4.1 million units. That would be the second highest first quarter sales tally on record.

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NewsMarch 23, 2017

defi SOLUTIONS Completes RouteOne's Econtracting Certification

defi SOLUTIONS's loan origination system is now certified for econtracting with RouteOne. Finance sources utilizing defi’s LOS will now benefit from a streamlined econtracting implementation process.

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NewsMarch 23, 2017

CFPB Fines Experian $3 Million for Deceiving Consumers About Credit Scores

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took action against Experian and its subsidiaries for falsely claiming in advertisements that credit scores it offers and provides to consumers are used by finance sources to make credit decisions.

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NewsMarch 22, 2017

Kontos: Used-Vehicle Prices Soften 'Uncharacteristically' in February

February provided “further concrete evidence of softening” of used-vehicle prices, ADESA's Tom Kontos wrote in his monthly Kontos Kommentary.

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ArticlesMarch 21, 2017

5 Ways Trump Can Alter Finance

Auto dealer regulations face an uncertain future under the Trump presidency. Two California-based attorneys take a look at the road ahead for the CFPB, the FTC, and state regulators.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoMarch 21, 2017

Justice Department Files Amicus Brief Against CFPB

In an amicus brief filed last Friday, the Justice Department called on the D.C. Circuit Court to uphold the appellate court's 2-1 ruling in a New Jersey-based mortgage company's closely-watched challenge of the CFPB's authority. The agency says it agrees with the court's unconstitutional ruling and 'at-will' remedy.

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NewsMarch 20, 2017

AUL Corp. Releases 2017 F&I Training Schedule

The warranty and vehicle service contract provider released its 2017 F&I training schedule, which includes a three-day live course that will cover compliance, objecting handing, sales-to-F&I turnovers, and menu selling. It will be led by Kirk Manzo, director of global training for Assurant’s Vehicle Protection Services group.

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NewsMarch 20, 2017

Wise F&I Product Suite Now Available Through MaximTrak

Wise F&I’s voluntary protection products are now accessible through MaximTrak, a RouteOne company. According to officials, connecting the firm's F&I protections to MaximTrak’s F&I menu system demonstrates its focus on compliance, technology and simplicity for the customer.

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NewsMarch 16, 2017

Fed Raises Interest Rates a Quarter Point

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 9-1 on March 15 to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point to 0.75% to 1% — a move that was widely expected.

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NewsMarch 16, 2017

EasyCare Launches SelectCare for Retail and Lease Customers

SelectCare was designed to cover parts not covered by the factory warranty, vehicle service contract or prepaid maintenance plan.

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