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ArticlesAugust 10, 2012

Don't Be a Target

The new U.S. consumer financial watchdog has pledged to aggressively pursue discriminatory lending practices. Legal insider provides recommendations on how to ensure your store isn’t caught in the crossfire.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2012

Steps to the SpiFi Interview

F&I managers must decide for themselves whether the customer interview is advisable or expendable, but the magazine’s subprime insider says it’s mandatory for special finance managers.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2012

Borderline Issues

The Internet has made out-of-state sales a day-to-day occurrence. But the magazine’s legal insider says there are some precautions dealers need to consider.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2012

Text Education

Text-message marketing is subject to more regulations than many dealers realize. Before launching your store’s next SMS campaign, give this compliance primer a read.

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NewsAugust 9, 2012

F&I Conference Workshops to Get Inside the Minds of Customers

Two celebrated trainers will delve into the minds of customers at the magazine’s annual industry get-together. Attendees will learn how to read body language and get strategies for helping customers understand why they need what’s on the menu.

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NewsAugust 9, 2012

Westlake Announces New $300 Million Credit Facility

Westlake Financial Services, with the assistance of JP Morgan and Royal Bank of Scotland, secured a $300 million credit facility that will fuel originations and growth plans.

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NewsAugust 9, 2012

Survey Reveals Top Technologies for Meeting CAFE Requirements

Survey reveals technologies automakers will likely tap to get into compliance with proposed CAFE requirements.

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NewsAugust 9, 2012

Mercedes-Benz Targeting Small-Car Market as Demand Rises, Report Says

The luxury automaker is increasing its investment in U.S.-bound compacts with demand for the segment on the rise, according to J.D. Power and Associates.

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NewsAugust 9, 2012

U.S. Banks Loosen Terms on Business, Car Loans

U.S. banks are responding to increased demand for credit by relaxing guidelines on car loans and credit cards, the Federal Reserve reports.

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NewsAugust 9, 2012

Audi Scores Big in Ideal Vehicle Awards

Audi sweeps the Aspirational Luxury Car category in Autobytel’s and AutoPacific’s 2012 Ideal Vehicle Awards.

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