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NewsJanuary 7, 2016

AutoNation Reports Higher Sales, Lower Margins

Significant retail discounts drove up both December and fourth-quarter new-vehicle sales for the nation’s largest dealer group, but they also cut into the group’s sales margins, AutoNation officials said this week.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2016

Cox Automotive Canada Acquires Manheim Source Edmonton

Cox Automotive Canada, through its Manheim Canada operation, has acquired complete ownership of Manheim Source Edmonton. The auction will now operate as Manheim Edmonton.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2016

Goebel, Ziegler to Headline Dealer Summit

Organizers of Dealer Summit announced that Greg Goebel and Jim Ziegler will speak at the 2016 event, which will be held May 3–5 at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2016

FTC Plans to Study the Auto-Buying Experience

On Dec. 29, the Federal Trade Commission announced plans to conduct a qualitative survey of consumers who have purchased and financed an automobile from a dealer within the last six months. If issues are revealed, the agency said it may consider enforcement initiatives or rulemaking.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2016

Subaru, Ford Rank Highest in Loyalty Rates, Experian Reports

Between October 2014 and September 2015, consumers returned to Subaru and Ford more than any other OEM brand, according Experian Automotive.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2016

Mary Barra Named New Chairman of GM

The General Motors Board of Directors has unanimously elected Mary Barra as its next chairman, effective immediately. She succeeds Theodore Solso, who will serve as the board’s lead independent director.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2016

US Equity Advantage Adds Financial Services for AutoPayPlus Customers

US Equity Advantage has made available a new financial planning tool kit for AutoPayPlus customers. According to the company, the new toolkit will assist customers who are looking to automate their bill payments, organize their finances, monitor their credit, and create a budget and savings plan for the future.

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NewsDecember 29, 2015

Hyundai Hires Former Lamborghini Exec to Lead Genesis Brand

Hyundai Motor announced Monday it has hired Manfred Fitzgerald as senior vice president of its Genesis luxury brand. The former director of brand and design for Lamborghini will be based in the South Korean automaker's headquarters in Seoul. He will play a key role in brand strategy, marketing and other business operations within the Genesis brand.

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NewsDecember 29, 2015

IHS Acquires Canadian Provider of Vehicle History Reports

IHS Inc., the company that purchased CARFAX in 2013, has purchased CARPROOF Corp. for approximately $460 million. The Canadian company is a provider of vehicle history reports, vehicle appraisals and valuations.

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NewsDecember 22, 2015

Edmunds Puts 2015 SAAR at 17.5 Million

Edmunds said this week the industry is on pace to break the previous December sales record set in 2004. It predicts the industry will retail 1.7 million units in December, a 29.7% increase from November and a 12.3% increase from a year ago.

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