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NewsJune 3, 2014

NADA Study: Federal Rules Cost Dealerships More Than $3 Billion Each Year

According to a report commissioned by the NADA, the average dealership incurred $182,754 in costs to comply with federal mandates in 2012.

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Articlesby Jim RadognaJune 2, 2014

Are You in Good Hands?

Think your insurance company will cover your dealership’s compliance shortcomings? The magazine’s compliance expert examines recent litigation involving a major dealer group that suggests otherwise.

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NewsMay 29, 2014

CPS to Pay $5.5 Million to Settle FTC Charges

The FTC charged the subprime finance source with using illegal tactics to service and collect on consumer loans, including collecting money consumers did not owe, harassing consumers and third parties, and disclosing debts to friends, family and employers.

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NewsMay 29, 2014

CFPB Engaged in Fair-Lending Actions Against Six Auto Lenders

Citing an unnamed source, Auto Finance News reported earlier this month that the CFPB is engaged in fair-lending actions against six finance sources. Bureau officials decline to comment.

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NewsMay 27, 2014

Congress Votes to End Dealer Paperwork Requirement

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill last week that eliminates a provision in the Clean Air Act that requires dealers issue a certificate to consumers that confirms a vehicle’s compliance with the law.

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NewsMay 27, 2014

W. Va. Attorney General Files Suit Against Used-Car Dealer

The used-car dealer is accused of selling vehicles with mechanical defects, charging illegal fees and repossessing vehicles without the required legal notices. Twenty-two formal complaints were made against the dealer by the time the suit was filed.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonMay 20, 2014

NADA: Flat Fees Do Not Eliminate Discretion

A memo released by the NADA this week states that the CFPB’s proposed method for eliminating fair lending risk in the auto lending arena would do no such thing. Instead, dealers would still have discretion when it comes to selecting a finance source for their customers.

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NewsMay 20, 2014

RouteOne to Offer Fair Lending Compliance Webinar

Tomorrow, RouteOne will discuss discretionary dealer markup practices during a complimentary compliance webinar.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonMay 15, 2014

DOJ Investigating Fifth Third Bank’s Auto Lending Practices

Fifth Third Bancorp revealed in a regulatory filing this month that its indirect auto loan portfolio is being examined by the Department of Justice to determine whether the finance source engaged in discriminatory practices.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonMay 15, 2014

Tesla: New Wording in Missouri Bill is ‘Sneak Attack’ by Dealers

In a statement posted on its website, Tesla denounced the last-minute addition of wording to legislation in Missouri that would effectively ban the automaker from selling directly to consumers in the state.

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