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Curb The Confusion

Talk to F&I customers like you’d talk to a friend, without industry lingo or sales-like questions, and use hard proof to show, not tell, them about a need.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2017

Kontos: January Wholesale Prices Rise 6.7% YOY

Wholesale used-vehicle prices in January averaged $10,945, a 6.7% increase from a year ago and a 2.8% rise from the prior month, according to ADESA Analytical Services.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2017

DataScan Announces Organizational Changes

The company announced the appointment of Ed Brown as president. He succeeds Brent Sergot, who was promoted to group vice president with World Omni Financial Corp.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2017

Black Book: Small Crossovers and Cars Have Strong Week

After four weeks of living below 0.37%, the depreciation rate for the truck segment reached its highest level in February — and its second-highest this year — last week, according to Black Book’s Feb. 27 Market Insights report.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2017

Black Book/Fitch: Vehicle Depreciation to Reach 17.8% in 2017

The vehicle valuation firm said the depreciation rate will rise from 17.3% in 2016 to 17.8%, while Fitch said Auto ABS performance will continue to slow in 2017 as losses slowly rise to more normalized levels.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2017

CNA National Distributed $40 Million to Dealers in 2016

CNA National Warranty Corp. (CNAN) returned more than $40 million to automobile dealers across the U.S. through its various participation plans for 2016, the company announced this week.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2017

AutoFi Adds iLendingDIRECT Network

AutoFi today announced the addition of iLendingDIRECT and its network of credit unions to its point-of-sale auto finance solution. The fintech firm also announced its entrance into the used-vehicle market.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2017

F&I Digital Media Awards Now Accepting Entries

Entries are now being accepted for the 2017 F&I Digital Media Awards, organizers announced Friday. The submission deadline is Friday, March 31, 2017.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2017

Spireon Reports ‘Outstanding’ 2016

Spireon Inc. reported second-half gains in revenue, profitability and multiple segments in 2016. The company is also in the midst of a 14-year run of top-line growth and 'outstanding' financial and operational performance, officials said.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 23, 2017

New York Fed: Auto Originations Reach 18-Year High in 2016

Every type of debt posted a quarter-over-quarter increase, with auto loan balances increasing by $22 billion ($93 billion from a year ago) to $1.16 trillion. Much of that growth was driven by originations, which totaled $142 billion. That’s the highest level recorded in the 18-year history of New York Fed’s data.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2017

Dallas Compliance Summit Set to Break Attendance, Certification Records

Organizers of Compliance Summit say an 'unprecedented' response to the announcement that the next event will be held alongside Industry Summit at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, all but guarantees the Sept. 11, 2017, event will set new marks for attendance and Automotive Compliance Specialist certification.

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