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NewsAugust 31, 2010

New Cars, Redesigns Improve Outlook for Detroit Three

The latest “Residual Value Report” from DealerTrack subsidiary ALG anticipates “healthy growth” for domestic and import brands in the United States over the next two years, with new vehicles and redesigned standbys helping the Detroit Three stay competitive.

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NewsAugust 31, 2010

FDIC: Reduced Loan-Loss Provisions Push Bank Earnings to Three-Year High

Commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reported an aggregate profit of $21.6 billion in the second quarter of 2010, a $26 billion improvement from the $4.4 billion net loss the industry posted in the second quarter of 2009.

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NewsAugust 31, 2010

Auto Loan Delinquencies Drop; Nonprime and Subprime Loans Rise

Automotive loan delinquencies dropped during the second quarter this year, marking the second consecutive quarter with a year-over-year decrease in quarterly delinquencies, according to Experian Automotive.

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NewsAugust 31, 2010

Chrysler Hosts 400 Potential Fiat Dealers

Chrysler Group LLC hosted Monday about 400 Chrysler Group dealers to outline the requirements to become a Fiat dealer in the United States.

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Articlesby Jim BassAugust 31, 2010

Charting the Recovery

The magazine’s resident finance expert points out the good, the bad and the ugly about the recovery. He then offers his take on what lending sources are really saying these days.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoAugust 31, 2010

Ready to Capitalize

The magazine goes one-on-one with the head of Capital One Auto Finance to find out where the company stands and where it hopes to be in the second half.

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ArticlesAugust 31, 2010

Driving Profits in the Service Lane

What’s good for the showroom often is good for the service department. Fixed operations expert outlines a strategy to keep customers in the fold by showing them you care about the safety and reliability of their vehicles.

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ArticlesAugust 31, 2010

5 Ways to Get Good PR

Public relations isn’t just for big corporations and movie stars. Seasoned publicist reveals his secrets for generating ‘buzz’ in your market.

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ArticlesCover StoryAugust 31, 2010

Setting the Pace for 2010

The magazine unveils this year’s field of F&I Pacesetters, all of which are now vying for the F&I Dealer of the Year award — which will be handed out at the F&I Conference.

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ArticlesAugust 31, 2010

Charge or No Charge?

The magazine’s legal expert reiterates his answer on whether customers should be charged for the installation of payment-assurance devices.

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