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NewsJuly 9, 2018

AFS Renamed Credito Real USA, Poised to Expand

AFS Acceptance has officially been renamed Credito Real USA, two years after being acquired by Mexico’s Credito Real and on the eve of a planned market expansion.

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NewsJuly 5, 2018

Edmunds: Stage Set for Market Contraction

June’s annual percentage rate of 5.82% marked a 17% increase since January 2018. Add rising rates to a virtually saturated U.S. market, record-high vehicle prices, and historically high numbers of people who owe more than their cars are worth, and the stage is set for a market contraction, the firm said.

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NewsJuly 3, 2018

Black Book: Wholesale Values Remain Stable at Start of Summer

Wholesale values continued to see little change last week, although demand for sporty cars appears to be dwindling as the average value of that segment has begun to drop.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Stephanie ForsheeJuly 3, 2018

Sales in the Blink of an Eye

Blinker’s P2P ecommerce technology isn’t designed to pose a threat to car dealers. In fact, the company could be working with manufacturers and dealerships in the near future.

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Articlesby Lloyd TrushelJuly 3, 2018

F&I’s Need for Nobility

With 78% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, F&I insider says it’s time for F&I producers to change their approach.

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ArticlesJuly 3, 2018

Your Showroom Is the New Amazon

Dealer tech expert has a process for converting your new-car operation into an Amazon-like online marketplace.

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ArticlesJuly 3, 2018

Moving F&I Online

Dealer software expert makes the case for following your customers online and adopting a fully digital transaction.

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NewsJuly 3, 2018

KPA Acquires Auto Advisory Services Inc.

The acquisition of the F&I audit services firm enables KPA to become a single source for automotive compliance. The transaction closed on May 31.

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NewsJuly 3, 2018

ZERO Plan Announces New 36-Month Terms

Universal Lenders now allows car buyers to extend the financing of service contracts and other F&I products up to 36 months.

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ArticlesJuly 3, 2018

Priced Out

Record highs in two critical auto finance categories make clear that vehicle affordability is becoming a big problem for car buyers.

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