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Dealer Opsby StaffNovember 3, 2021

Used Vehicle Retention Index Increases Again to All-Time High

The seasonally adjusted Retention Index increased to 180.2 points, continuing to hit records.

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Auto Financeby StaffNovember 2, 2021

Black Book: Weekly Market Update

The fourth quarter is traditionally when the market experiences most of the yearly depreciation, but after just one month in the quarter, values are reporting appreciation of more than 3.0%.

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Dealer Opsby StaffNovember 2, 2021

Federal Safeguards Rule Amendments Ask Dealers to Shore Up their Information System Security

Industry analysts suggest it could cost dealers hundreds of thousands annually to comply with the new rules.

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Dealer Opsby StaffNovember 2, 2021

New and Used Car Prices Continue Upward Climb

The average price of a new car hit $45,000 in September and reached $25,000 for the average used car, according to Kelley Blue Book.

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Dealer Opsby StaffOctober 29, 2021

Demand Pushes Up Prices, as Depreciation Increases

High demand amid limited new vehicle inventory has driven up used vehicle prices. But it’s also impacting the rate their values are depreciating.

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Awardsby StaffOctober 29, 2021

Nominations Open for F&I Pacesetters and 2021 Dealer of the Year

Presented by F&I and Showroom magazine and sponsored by Spectrum Automotive Holdings, the annual awards program recognizes dealerships with highly profitable F&I departments.

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Showroomby StaffOctober 28, 2021

ADESA Launches New Tool to Drive Greater Wholesale Value

Technology provides sellers with actionable repair suggestions and buyers with improved quality vehicles.

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Auto Financeby StaffOctober 28, 2021

Latest Figures on Lease Credit Approvals Showing a Slight Decrease for September

Lease credit approvals reached 67.6% in September; Down from 71.3% in August, according to Swapalease.

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Complianceby StaffOctober 27, 2021

FTC Strengthens Security Safeguards for Consumer Financial Information Following Widespread Data Breaches

Agency updates Safeguards Rule to better protect the American public from breaches and cyberattacks that lead to identity theft and other financial losses.

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Digitalby StaffOctober 26, 2021

Conversica Brings Conversational AI Assistants to Auto Dealers using CDK Elead CRM

A strategic partnership with CDK Global will integrate Conversica’s Automotive Sales AI Assistants into CDK Elead CRM, offering automotive dealerships a competitive advantage.

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