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NewsAugust 2, 2016

Average Transaction Prices Rise in July, KBB Reports

The average transaction price in July was $34,264, a 2.5% increase from the year-ago period, according to Kelley Blue Book. The firm noted that transaction prices were up for all manufactures, with the exception of Nissan.

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NewsAugust 2, 2016

Carfax Introduces Carfax Snapshot

Carfax Snapshot is designed to help consumers shopping on third-party websites make faster buying decisions by putting key vehicle history details — including reported accidents, number of owners, service records, and open recalls — on the search results and vehicle details pages.

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NewsAugust 2, 2016

Industry Summit Extends Early Bird, Hotel Deadline

Attendees who register by midnight this Friday, Aug. 5, will enjoy a $100 discount, will be offered accommodations in the event’s exclusive room block, and will be entered into a drawing for one of two $500 gift cards. The three-day event will begin Monday, Aug. 29, at Paris Las Vegas.

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NewsAugust 2, 2016

NADA Maintains 17.7 Million Sales Forecast for 2016

Despite current economic and political uncertainties, the NADA is sticking with its original sales forecast of 17.7 million news cars and light trucks for 2016. The association's chief economist, however, predicted that total sales will drop to 17.1 million units in 2017, noting that most of the pent-up demand from the Great Recession has been satisfied.

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NewsAugust 2, 2016

Maledon to Lead Rules and Regs Panel at Compliance Summit

Attorney and compliance expert Michael Maledon will serve as moderator for a panel discussion devoted to rules and regulations at the upcoming Compliance Summit, organizers announced Tuesday.

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NewsJuly 28, 2016

EchoPark, F&I Offset Sagging Sales Numbers for Sonic in Q2

Poor retail sales were offset by a 3.1% increase in total F&I gross profit and a 40.5% increase in revenue at Sonic Automotive's EchoPark locations. While declining oil prices have hurt the company's performance in the Houston market, officials are confident the group will recover.

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NewsJuly 28, 2016

ORIAS Offers Prize to Industry Summit Attendees

Organizers of the upcoming Industry Summit have announced that Old Republic Insured Automotive Services (ORIAS) will award two $500 American Express gift cards in a random drawing of attendees who register by this Friday, July 29.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJuly 26, 2016

GM Financial Maintains ‘Credit and Pricing Discipline’ in Q2

Despite a competitive subprime auto finance environment, GM Financial continued gravitating toward a more prime-like credit profile during the second quarter.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJuly 21, 2016

Trade Groups Call on U.S. Senators to Support CFPB-Reform Bill

The same week the CFPB celebrated its five-year anniversary, trade groups representing various motor vehicle industries urged U.S. Senators to support legislation that would rescind the regulator’s March 2013 guidance on dealer participation, among other things.

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NewsJuly 19, 2016

O’Loughlin to Tackle ‘Rules and Regulations’ at Compliance Summit

Terry O’Loughlin, director of compliance for Reynolds and Reynolds and a former regulator, will serve as a featured speaker at the upcoming Compliance Summit, scheduled for Aug. 29-30 at Paris Las Vegas.

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