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Auto Financeby StaffJune 21, 2018

J.D. Power: New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again

The firm’s 2018 study revealed a 4% increase in initial quality from a year ago, with Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai topping the annual study’s rankings.

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F&Iby StaffJune 21, 2018

Equifax: Pre-Approvals, Credit Checks Drive Sales

Equifax has revealed new insights into auto consumer behavior and how customized searches, understanding buying power, and pre-approvals can move the sales needle.

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F&Iby StaffJune 21, 2018

Jeep Cherokee Tops 2018 American-Made Index

Four of the top 10 2018 ‘most American’ vehicles in Cars.com’s latest rankings are built by foreign-based factories, but Jeep claimed the No. 1 spot for the second consecutive year.

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F&Iby StaffJune 21, 2018

Michigan Leads Nation in Repair Affordability

CarMD analysts say Michigan remains the most affordable state for ‘check engine’ repairs with an average total light repair cost of $333.

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F&Iby StaffJune 21, 2018

SouthwestRe Wins Second Straight Gold Award for Service Contract Reinsurance

SouthwestRe won the Gold award for Service Contract Reinsurance for the second consecutive year in the 2018 Dealers’ Choice Awards.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 20, 2018

J.D. Power: Wholesale Prices Down in May, Auction Volume Growing

May’s wholesale prices for used vehicles up to eight years in age fell 1.7% from the prior month, a level that’s typical for this time of year, the firm stated in its June Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines report.

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F&Iby StaffJune 20, 2018

EFG Companies: Dealers Must Embrace Industry Paradigm Shift

EFG Companies CEO John Pappanastos said digital buying habits, millennial and Gen Z consumers, and women are forcing industry change dealers must embrace.

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Digitalby StaffJune 20, 2018

Kennedy to Lead PointPredictive’s AI Scoring Team

Renowned data scientist Mike Kennedy is expected to drive innovation and advancement for the company’s artificial intelligence solutions.

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F&Iby StaffJune 20, 2018

ADT Announces Winners of 2018 Dealers’ Choice Awards

Dealers and dealership personnel have recognized 70 companies and individuals in 34 categories in the 2018 Dealers’ Choice Awards.

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F&Iby StaffJune 20, 2018

Continental Reports 25% Time Savings Using Over the Edge’s Administration System

The F&I product provider said it could take 30 to 45 days to receive sold contracts from its dealers prior to adding TecAssured, Over the Edge's administration system and rating engine. Today, those contracts are received instantly, officials say.

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