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NewsAugust 11, 2016

700Credit Signs Distribution Agreement With Kiss Concepts

The master agent, which operates in 33 states, will distribute 700Credit’s credit reports, compliance and prescreen products and services.

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NewsAugust 11, 2016

HSBC to Pay $434,500 for SCRA Violations

The Justice Department announced that HSBC Finance Corp. has agreed to pay $434,500 to settle charges that its vehicle repossession practices violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

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NewsAugust 11, 2016

FTC Says Some VW Dealers Are Misleading Diesel Owners About Buyback Deal

The Federal Trade Commission said this week it has received reports that some dealers and private parties are attempting to take advantage of Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal.

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NewsAugust 11, 2016

Radogna to Present ‘Reduce Your Exposure’ at Las Vegas Compliance Summit

Jim Radogna, a San Diego-based compliance expert and trainer, will serve as the luncheon speaker at the upcoming Compliance Summit, organizers announced Thursday.

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NewsAugust 11, 2016

J.D. Power Appoints New Senior Director of Auto Finance

J.D. Power named Jim Houston senior director of its auto finance practice. The 30-year auto finance veteran will help guide the industry through a potentially volatile period of new-vehicle sales and declining used-car values, the firm said.

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NewsAugust 10, 2016

Kontos: Wholesale Pricing Increases 4.9% in July

The average wholesale used price in July was $10,362, a 2% decline from June but a a 4.9% increase from a year ago, according to ADESA Analytical Services. The strength of truck prices carried the year-over-year gains.

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NewsAugust 10, 2016

GWC Warranty Tops $400 Million in Claims Paid

The $400 million in claims paid, combined with the $3.1 billion paid by its sister-company EasyCare, brings the total amount paid by its parent company, APCO Holdings Inc., to more than $3.5 billion.

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NewsAugust 9, 2016

Black Book: Most Used-Vehicle Segments Show 'Slightly Better' Retention in July

The average price of a used vehicle for model years 2011-2015 depreciated 1.5%, slightly less than last month (1.7%) but slightly higher than a year ago (1.4%), according to Black Book.

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NewsAugust 9, 2016

Consumers Believe Dealerships Are Unethical, Survey Shows

Results of an online survey shows that consumers believe dealerships are unethical. However, the online survey of 200 U.S. adults also shows that something as simple as posting the dealership's code of ethics can go a long way in changing perceptions.

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NewsAugust 9, 2016

American Financial Adds Trainer to F&I University Staff

John "The F&I Professor" Vecchioni has joined American Financial & Automotive Services, the company announced this week. He will serve as a trainer for F&I University, a division of the company's Automotive Training Academy.

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