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NewsDecember 1, 2011

Dealers Providing Better Sales Experience, New Study Reveals

Car buyers are spending more time on dealerships, but dealers are providing a better experience. Technology demonstrations, according to J.D. Power and Associates’ new study, were the key.

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NewsDecember 1, 2011

DrivingSales Acquires Revenue Guru

DrivingSales announced that it has acquired Revenue Guru and will bring on founder Dennis Galbraith to lead and develop DrivingSales’ new research and data division.

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NewsDecember 1, 2011

Subprime Originations Realize 3Q Boost, Reports Experian Automotive

Below-prime auto loan originations continued to pick up steam in the third quarter, with the biggest gains seen in the two highest risk segments, Experian Automotive reported.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2011

Becoming the Ideal F&I Manager

The call for transparency is giving rise to one type of F&I manager and forcing two others into extinction. The magazine’s resident F&I trainer explains.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2011

5 Steps to Handling an Objection

Being able to handle an objection isn’t rocket science, but it does require you to adhere to a strict process. The magazine’s newest F&I expert lays out a five-step plan of attack.

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NewsNovember 29, 2011

VIDEO: Tip of the Week

The F&I coach, John Vecchioni, offers a few tips on how to make role-playing an effective exercise. The national trainer for United Car Care also talks about the critical role one’s colleagues play.

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NewsNovember 22, 2011

Making a Vehicle Purchase Rises on Consumer Wish Lists

Purchasing a new or used vehicle is rising on consumer wish lists, which could mean good things for dealers for the remainder of the year and next. Even more important, car shoppers indicated in CNW Research’s consumer surveys that they are boosting their budget to make a vehicle purchase.

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NewsNovember 22, 2011

Subprime Buyers Drive Up Used-Car Values

A 39 percent increase in subprime buyers in October drove used-car values up 18 percent compared to the same month a year ago, reported CNW Research.

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NewsNovember 22, 2011

Auto Loan Delinquencies Fall for Eighth Consecutive Quarter

The national auto delinquency rate did fall for the eight consecutive quarter on a year-over-year basis, but it did show a modest increase from the second quarter, Transunion reported today.

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NewsNovember 22, 2011

Westfall Resigns from AutoNation

Kevin Westfall, who has twice served as a keynote speaker at the magazine’s annual conference, resigned from his post at AutoNation Inc. on Nov. 9 to pursue other opportunities.

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