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NewsJuly 9, 2013

Improving Employment Fueling Return to Normal for Used-Vehicle Market

Wholesale prices continued to return to normal levels in the first half, which Manheim attributed to an improving employment picture and rising new-vehicle sales.

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NewsJuly 9, 2013

Private Equity Money Could Fuel Higher Credit Losses for Subprime Auto

Moody’s notes a gradual weakening of credit in its report on the subprime auto ABS market, but the credit rating agency believes private equity money flowing into the market could intensify competition and cause higher credit losses.

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NewsJune 27, 2013

Deadline to Submit F&I Dealer of the Year Nominations Is This Friday

The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2013 F&I Dealer of the Year award is this Friday. The award will be handed out on Sept. 17 at Industry Summit 2013.

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NewsJune 17, 2013

[Video] F&I Tip of the Week: Selling Tire and Wheel

United Development Systems’ Gerry Gould continues with his “How’d That Feel” sales series with a few words on selling Tire and Wheel protection. Here’s a hint: It’s all in the delivery.

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NewsJune 13, 2013

Deadline for 2013 F&Idol Contest Is This Friday

The deadline to submit entries for the 2013 F&Idol contest is this Friday, August 9. On the line is $3,500 in cash, as well as a trip to Industry Summit 2013.

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NewsJune 6, 2013

Reynolds and Reynolds Extends Agreement With Penske

The technology company extends its relationship with Penske, which was originally forged in 2004. Under the extended agreement, Reynolds will provide its ERA-IGNITE to more than 170 Penske retail franchises.

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NewsJune 6, 2013

Porsche, Cadillac Lead Q1 Brand Loyalty Improvement, Polk Reports

Porsche, Cadillac and Mazda led the field in brand loyalty improvements, but Ford continued lead the overall industry — which saw brand loyalty rates increase 2 percentage points in the first quarter.

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NewsJune 4, 2013

May Transaction Prices for Used Vehicles Drop 5.2 percent, CNW Reports

Used-car buyers are leaving their markets in greater numbers to locate the vehicles they want and at the right price. In May, CNW spotted a 32.6 percent increase in the number of used vehicles acquired outside of the buyer’s DMS.

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NewsMay 28, 2013

[Video] F&I Tip of the Week: Give Buyers a Free 'No'

Most customers will say ‘No’ when you ask them if they have any questions about the products you presented on the menu. But there’s a small twist you can add to the end of that question that will determine how the rest of the conversation goes.

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NewsMay 21, 2013

[Video] Tip of the Week: Where's the Customer?

Do you want to see more deals from your sales consultants? Then there's one question you need to avoid asking your salespeople, says United Development Systems’ Gerry Gould. Find out what it is in F&I's Tip of the Week.

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