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ArticlesApril 7, 2016

Lessons From the Indestructible Cockroach

AFIP chief finds clues to the survival of the F&I department in the hardier qualities of a common and durable pest.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

Drop in Fuel Prices Pushes 'Cost to Own a Vehicle' to Six-Year Low

Spurred by a nearly 25% drop in fuel price, the annual cost to own and operate a vehicle in the United States has fallen to a six-year low of $8,558, according to AAA’s 2016 Your Driving Costs study. The drop more than offset the increase in every other cost associated with vehicle ownership.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

Used-Vehicle Pricing Continues to Ease

Wholesale prices fell for the third straight time in March, but Cox Automotive’s Tom Webb said the softening is no cause for alarm.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

VinSolutions Promotes Lori Wittman to Senior VP

The company's new senior vice president will lead the newly formed Cox Automotive sales and F&I solutions team.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA Appoints New VP

Geoff Robinson will take on the role of vice president of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, effective May 1. He will be responsible for financing and leasing-related sales, marketing and dealer relations activities of Mercedes-Benz and smart products in the United States.

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NewsApril 7, 2016

2014 F&I Dealer of the Year Added to F&I Think Tank Roster

Vaden Automotive Group's Jane Vaden Thacher will be at next month's F&I Think Tank in Tampa, Fla., to explain how the group's sales and F&I process makes $1,400 per copy a reasonable expectation for F&I producers.

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ArticlesApril 6, 2016

In the Driver's Seat

The auto finance industry broke several records in the fourth quarter of 2015, with loan balances, new-vehicle finance amounts and monthly payments reaching new highs.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoApril 6, 2016

High Mileage, High Demand

F&I product providers and agents are keeping a close eye on used-vehicle prices, which they say are trending right into the hands of F&I offices.

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ArticlesCover StoryApril 6, 2016

A New Direction

Principle Auto’s Mark Smith found success after abandoning some of his group’s tried-and-true sales strategies. Now he’s looking to take that change even further.

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NewsApril 6, 2016

Shoppers Satisfied With Dealership Experience, Study Shows

Eight out of 10 shoppers are entering the dealership and leaving satisfied, according to the 2015 Channel Immersion and Perspectives study published by Foresight Research. And the remaining dissatisfied shoppers have suggestions for dealerships as to how to make the experience even better.

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