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NewsJanuary 6, 2016

FTC Plans to Study the Auto-Buying Experience

On Dec. 29, the Federal Trade Commission announced plans to conduct a qualitative survey of consumers who have purchased and financed an automobile from a dealer within the last six months. If issues are revealed, the agency said it may consider enforcement initiatives or rulemaking.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2016

Calif. Dealer Group Amends Lawsuit Against TrueCar

The original lawsuit, filed last May, charged TrueCar with acting as a dealer and a broker when it does not have a dealer or broker license. The new amendment asks the court to declare that TrueCar continues to act as a 'dealer' and 'broker” without license.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2016

Mary Barra Named New Chairman of GM

The General Motors Board of Directors has unanimously elected Mary Barra as its next chairman, effective immediately. She succeeds Theodore Solso, who will serve as the board’s lead independent director.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2016

Justice Department Files Civil Complaint Against Volkswagen

The complaint was filed on Monday and alleges that nearly 600,000 diesel engine vehicles were equipped with illegal devices designed to cheat emissions testing.

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NewsDecember 29, 2015

GWC Warranty Exceeds $375 Million in Claims Paid

F&I product provider GWC Warranty announced today that it has surpassed $375 million in claims paid to date.

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NewsDecember 29, 2015

AFIP Issues Guidance on Reg. Z and M Dollar Thresholds for 2016

The FRB and CFPB announced on Nov. 25 that 2016 dollar thresholds for Reg. Z and M exemptions will remain unchanged from 2015. The AFIP says the accepted practice for processing transactions above the threshold will also remain unchanged.

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NewsDecember 29, 2015

IHS Acquires Canadian Provider of Vehicle History Reports

IHS Inc., the company that purchased CARFAX in 2013, has purchased CARPROOF Corp. for approximately $460 million. The Canadian company is a provider of vehicle history reports, vehicle appraisals and valuations.

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NewsDecember 14, 2015

KAR Auction Services Hires Vice President of Total Rewards and Human Resources

KAR Auction Services has hired Toby Hahn as vice president of total rewards and promoted Brad Jokovich to vice president of human resources.

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ArticlesDecember 11, 2015

'Tis the Season to Count Our Blessings

The AFIP’s executive director gives thanks to the regulators and the regulations they enforce. He explains why dealers should do the same.

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NewsDecember 10, 2015

S.C. GAP Law Takes Effect

The new law mirrors the model act developed by the Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance and clarifies how the product may be offered in the state. But the law contains restrictions on when the protection can be sold.

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