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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJune 27, 2018

Updated: Roadster Secures New Funding, Announces New Ties With Lithia, Lexus

The startup’s war chest now totals $30 million after securing $15 million in new funding. The announcement comes on the heels of two other major developments for the San Francisco-based startup, including new relationships with Lithia Motors and Lexus.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalJune 26, 2018

The CFPB’s Spirit Lives On

In the first of a series of F&I Think Tank webinars, attorney Eric Johnson offered a wake-up call to dealers and F&I professionals who thought the industry won a decisive victory over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau when the federal agency’s auto finance guidance was rescinded in May.

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ArticlesJune 26, 2018

3 Factors Impacting 2018 Auto Shipping Costs

Transportation and shipping expert identifies three reasons auto transportation costs are up this year.

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NewsJune 26, 2018

DealerSocket Names Bryan Klann Chief Revenue Officer

Bryan Klann’s appointment bolsters DealerSocket’s leadership team and provides the firm’s sales and marketing team with a more than 20-year software industry veteran with a track record of growing revenue.

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NewsJune 21, 2018

J.D. Power: New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again

The firm’s 2018 study revealed a 4% increase in initial quality from a year ago, with Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai topping the annual study’s rankings.

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NewsJune 21, 2018

Equifax: Pre-Approvals, Credit Checks Drive Sales

Equifax has revealed new insights into auto consumer behavior and how customized searches, understanding buying power, and pre-approvals can move the sales needle.

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NewsJune 21, 2018

Michigan Leads Nation in Repair Affordability

CarMD analysts say Michigan remains the most affordable state for ‘check engine’ repairs with an average total light repair cost of $333.

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NewsJune 20, 2018

J.D. Power: Wholesale Prices Down in May, Auction Volume Growing

May’s wholesale prices for used vehicles up to eight years in age fell 1.7% from the prior month, a level that’s typical for this time of year, the firm stated in its June Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines report.

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NewsJune 20, 2018

EFG Companies: Dealers Must Embrace Industry Paradigm Shift

EFG Companies CEO John Pappanastos said digital buying habits, millennial and Gen Z consumers, and women are forcing industry change dealers must embrace.

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NewsJune 20, 2018

Retail Incentives, New-Vehicle Sales Grow in May

May new-vehicle sales grew by 4.8% from the year-ago period, while average incentive spending per unit grew 6.6% from a year ago to $3,740.

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