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NewsJune 1, 2018

Fiat Chrysler to Establish Captive Finance Company

The automaker's chief executive told investors today that the company will establish its own captive finance company by 2022. One option being considered is the purchase of Chrysler Capital from Santander Consumer USA, which is five years into the 10-year preferred financing agreement it signed with FCA in 2013.

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NewsJune 1, 2018

Fiat Chrysler to Electrify 30 Models by 2022

The company's executive leadership, including outgoing chief executive Sergio Marchionne, outlined the new investments during a June 1 investors meeting. Marchionne presented a five-year plan for the company, even though he has said he will retire in 2019.

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NewsJune 1, 2018

Assurant Completes Acquisition of The Warranty Group

Following the announced closing of its acquisition of The Warranty Group, Assurant announced new leaders for its global automotive business.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoJune 1, 2018

Special Report: Unwinding the CFPB

F&I tracks the rise and fall of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s aggressive but ultimately futile five-year assault on dealer participation.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoMay 31, 2018

Experian: Americans Borrow Record Amounts for Auto Purchases in Q1

The dream of owning a new vehicle is becoming more elusive for the average American consumer, with the average amount financed and monthly payment for a new vehicle climbing to record highs of $31,455 and $523, respectively.

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NewsMay 30, 2018

Drive Motors Hires New Senior Director of Consumer Experience

Lauren Wolfe, a more than 15-year digital-marketing specialist, will spearhead growth on the West Coast as the digital retailing provider’s new senior director of consumer experience.

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NewsMay 30, 2018

Car-Ware Integrates BillingTree Digital Payment Technology

Users of Car-Ware’s dealer management solutions can now offer an industry-specific digital payment solution for auto finance transactions.

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NewsMay 24, 2018

AutoGravity Names Jason Bonifay Vice President of Engineering

The fintech firm’s executive previously served as vice president of product development and engineering at CDK Global. He is now tasked with accelerating AutoGravity’s engineering efforts.

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NewsMay 23, 2018

Autotrader Names 10 Best Non-Luxury and Luxury CPO Programs

Topping Autotrader’s 2018 lists of non-luxury and luxury CPO programs were Hyundai and Lexus, respectively. Both offer unrivaled warranty coverages, along with several perks that make them an ideal choice for shoppers looking for a lightly used model.

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NewsMay 23, 2018

California New-Vehicle Sales Expected to Exceed 2 Million in 2018

With the car market having plateaued after several years of increases, the California New Car Dealers Association said it continues to see increasing demand for larger, more family-friendly vehicles. But with gas prices continuing to increase, that trend could shift in the quarters ahead.

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