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NewsAugust 26, 2014

U.S. Sales Per Store to Reach All-Time High, Urban Science Reports

The average number of sales per dealership in the United States is on track to hit an all-time record of 904 units based on vehicle sales of 16.2 million, according to a new report from Urban Science.

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NewsAugust 21, 2014

Nissan Altima Tops List of Most Stolen 2013 Models

The Nissan Altima was the most stolen 2013 model last year, while the Honda Accord and Civic took the top two spots on the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s list of most stolen vehicles.

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NewsAugust 21, 2014

F&I and Showroom Extends Deadline to Enter F&Idol Contest

The deadline to enter F&I and Showroom's F&Idol contest has been extended to Monday, Aug. 25. At stake is up to $3,500 in prize money and a trip to Industry Summit 2014.

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NewsAugust 19, 2014

Treasury Plans to Sell Additional Ally Common Stock

The U.S. Department of the Treasury plans to wind down its investment in Ally Financial by selling additional shares of common stock through its first pre-defined written trading plan. The Treasury current holds about 16% of Ally common stock.

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NewsAugust 19, 2014

California on Track to Sell 1.8 million New Units in 2014

California continues to outpace national new-car sales growth, according to a report from the California New Car Dealers Association. The state’s sales are on track to approach 1.8 million new units.

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NewsAugust 19, 2014

AFIP Extends Pre-Summit Boot Camp Discount

Now through Aug. 22, Industry Summit attendees can get a $100 discount off registration for the AFIP's certification Boot Camp. The training session takes place before the start of F&I and Showroom's annual conference on Sunday, Sept. 7, and Monday, Sept. 8, at the Paris Las Vegas.

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NewsAugust 14, 2014

Quality and Space a Concern in Third-Row Seating, J.D. Power Reports

Automakers are responding to consumer demand for third-row seating, but in doing so are compromising quality and cargo space, according to a recent study by J.D. Power.

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NewsAugust 14, 2014

Service Group Partners With Kawasaki

The Austin-based firm will serve as the administrator for the powersports maker's new GAP, tire-and-wheel and prepaid maintenance products. The protection products will be offered alongside the OEM's new Kawasaki Protection Plus.

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ArticlesAugust 14, 2014

OP-ED: Subprime Auto Is Not Subprime Mortgage

In an op-ed piece submitted to F&I and Showroom, an executive with the American Financial Services Association rebuts claims made about subprime auto financing in an Aug. 8 opinion piece penned by the New York Times’ 18-member editorial board.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoAugust 14, 2014

Remembering Ed Bobit

The magazine, trainers and industry execs pay tribute to the man who helped build an industry when he founded F&I and Showroom in 1998.

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