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NewsSeptember 30, 2014

CNW Sees 4% Sales Increase in September

The market research firm’s prediction is based on skyrocketing subprime approvals and an active Hispanic consumer market, which, for the first time, could outpace African-Americans in new-vehicle purchases.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2014

NADA Responds to Op-Ed Critical of Dealer Franchise Laws

The NADA’s Peter Welch responded to an op-ed piece published in The New York Times that was critical of dealer franchise laws, saying such protections ‘level the playing field between dealers and manufacturers.’

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NewsSeptember 23, 2014

Help F&I and Showroom Select the 2014 F&Idol Winner

The magazine made available this week the voting page for the final round of the IAS-sponsored F&Idol competition. Review the five video entries and vote for the overall winner of the 2014 contest.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2014

Exeter Finance Corp. Completes $1.65 Billion Warehouse Funding Facility

A wholly owned subsidiary of Exeter Finance has completed the renewal and extension of its warehouse funding facility, which was increased to $1.65 billion.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2014

Lease Approvals in August Set New 2014 High, Swapalease.com Reports

Strong consumer borrowing fuels rise in lease applicants in August, with approvals reaching 85.7% — besting July’s previous 2014 high of 81%.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2014

TFS Contracts ChannelNet to Increase Customer Loyalty and Retention

The captive finance company selected the digital marketing, sales and service solutions provider to provide web-based customer lifecycle communications.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2014

Wells Fargo to Split Consumer Credit Solutions Organization

Wells Fargo announced this week that it is separating its Consumer Lending Group’s Consumer Credit Solutions organization into two businesses with the impending retirement of Tom Wolfe, who headed up the organization.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2014

Santander to Acquire Canadian Auto Finance Company

Banco Santander has reached an agreement with Carfinco to acquire its Canadian business for $298 million Canadian dollars. Under the agreement, a new company will be formed in which Santander will own approximately 95% of the equity, while top management of Carfinco will retain 5%.

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ArticlesSeptember 15, 2014

Preparing for the Meeting

The executive director of the Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals explains why he looks forward to a meeting with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new assistant director.

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NewsSeptember 11, 2014

Wholesale Prices Decline in August

In August, prices were down on a year-over-year basis for the first time since the beginning of 2014, part of a softening trend in wholesale prices.

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