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NewsFebruary 21, 2017

AAA: Road De-Icers Cause $3 Billion Annually in Vehicle Rust Damage

The methods used to de-ice roadways cost 22 million American vehicle owners an estimated $15.4 billion in rust repairs over the last five years, according to a new AAA survey. The average cost to repair rust-related issues is $500.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2017

DealersLink Offers Tips on Getting Cars to the Digital Frontline

Aside from the tips, the firm announced the release of a free ebook titled, ‘Six Steps for Dealers to Get Their Cars to the Digital Front Line.’

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 16, 2017

D.C. Circuit Grants CFPB’s Request to Defend Single-Director Structure

The D.C. Circuit granted the bureau’s request to reconsider last October’s three-judge ruling that the bureau’s structure is unconstitutional, vacating a decision that gave the president the authority to remove the director of the CFPB at will.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2017

Tom Hudson Releases Book on Fed Government’s War on Dealers

In his new book, the attorney traces actions over the last five years by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission. It addresses the government's war on several fronts, from advertising and discrimination to disclosure requirements and other everyday compliance issues.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2017

Used-Vehicle Market Bracing for Off-Lease Tidal Wave

While low interest rates and consistent values are making it possible for the market to absorb the wave of newer, more expensive off-lease vehicles, demand for older, less expensive vehicles hasn't waned. But with fewer older vehicles available, sellers will be at a disadvantage, Edmunds said this week.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2017

Lithia Grows F&I, Catches Acquisition Fever in 4Q

Lithia Motors executives reported a new company record for F&I profits and promised to maintain the group’s aggressive growth strategy in 2017.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2017

Bankruptcies Register First Consecutive Monthly YOY Increases Since 2010

While bankruptcies plunged last year to their lowest levels since the implementation of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2015, filings are beginning to climb, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2017

Hudson Cook LLP Adds Three New Partners

The law firm announced today the election of attorneys Robert Gage, Lauren Hunt, and Jennifer Sarvadi to the partnership.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2017

Group 1’s U.S. F&I Team Delivers Record PVR

For the year, the nation’s third largest dealer group grew its U.S. F&I per-copy average by $129 from the prior year to $1,644. Company officials, however, tell investors and equity research analysts ‘not to model anything higher.’

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NewsFebruary 13, 2017

Subaru Tops KBB's 5-Year Cost to Own List

Subaru and Acura ranked as the top automotive brand in Kelley Blue Book's annual 5-Year Cost to Own awards, which highlights the top luxury and non-luxury brands in 21 vehicle categories.

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