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Articlesby Rick McCormickFebruary 4, 2016

Nothing but the Truth

F&I trainer says car buyers will only truly reveal their needs in an environment that rewards honesty. He offers a few trust-building tips designed to get customers to open up.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2016

AFIP Online Training Now on LightSpeed

The Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals has partnered with LightSpeed, an interactive virtual training system provider, to host its online certification program

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NewsFebruary 4, 2016

Ally's 2015 Originations Surpass Target Despite Loss of GM

The former captive originated $41 billion in auto loans in 2015, surpassing the high $30 billion range it projected at the beginning of the year. Much of that was due to the 53% increase in non-GM/Chrysler originations.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2016

Toyota Ends Scion Experiment

The automaker announced on Wednesday it plans to transition the youth-geared brand back into the Toyota brand, with several model-year 2017 vehicles expected to be rebadged as Toyota beginning in August.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 3, 2016

Toyota Motor Credit Agrees to Lower Markup Caps to Settle CFPB Allegations

The three-year standoff between Toyota Motor Credit, the Justice Department and the CFPB is over, with the captive agreeing to pay up to $21.9 million in restitution to minority borrowers the regulators allege were overcharged on their auto loans. The captive also agreed to lower its dealer markup caps.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2016

F&I Think Tank Adds Top Compliance Experts

Six of the industry’s top compliance experts will be at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel to lead a 20 Group-like session on compliance. Aside from fielding questions from attendees, the group will tackle some pervasive regulatory myths surrounding the F&I office.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2016

Auto/Mate Announces Integration With Scan123

Scan123’s electronic document management system is now integrated with Auto/Mate’s Automotive Productivity Management Suite DMS, allowing Scan123 users to store and access documents through Auto/Mate’s DMS.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2016

J.D. Power/LMC: Snow Storm Slows But Doesn’t Stop Car Sales in January

The two firms expect January total light-vehicle sales to total 1.1 million units, while the January SAAR is expected to have reached 16.8 million units. LMC Automotive said its sales forecast for 2016 remains at 17.8 million units.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2016

GM, Jim Koons and Lithia Settle FTC’s Complaints Regarding CPO Claims

The regulator said the three companies agreed to settle its charges that they failed to disclose that some certified pre-owned vehicles were subject to open and unrepaired safety recalls despite claims of rigorous inspections in advertisements.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2016

Cox Automotive Enters F&I Product Business

Cox Automotive announced today it has acquired a minority interest in F&I product provider SilverRock Holdings LLC. Officials said the products will be sold through dealers affiliated with Go Financial and NextGear Capital.

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