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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoMay 31, 2018

Experian: Americans Borrow Record Amounts for Auto Purchases in Q1

The dream of owning a new vehicle is becoming more elusive for the average American consumer, with the average amount financed and monthly payment for a new vehicle climbing to record highs of $31,455 and $523, respectively.

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F&Iby StaffMay 31, 2018

Tech Crunch: UTI Opens NJ Campus

Universal Technical Institute has opened a new, 108,000-square-foot, ‘state-of-the-industry’ campus in Bloomfield, N.J., in part to address a growing shortage of skilled technicians.

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F&Iby StaffMay 31, 2018

OTE Releases Ecommerce Solution for Selling F&I Products Online

The turnkey, ecommerce solution allows dealers to present options for service contracts, tire-and-wheel, GAP, and many other F&I products during or after the time of purchase. Consumers simply visit the dealer’s website and enter their VIN to access competitive rates from multiple F&I product vendors.

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F&Iby StaffMay 30, 2018

Drive Motors Hires New Senior Director of Consumer Experience

Lauren Wolfe, a more than 15-year digital-marketing specialist, will spearhead growth on the West Coast as the digital retailing provider’s new senior director of consumer experience.

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F&Iby StaffMay 30, 2018

Car-Ware Integrates BillingTree Digital Payment Technology

Users of Car-Ware’s dealer management solutions can now offer an industry-specific digital payment solution for auto finance transactions.

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F&Iby StaffMay 29, 2018

Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book Team With LendingTree

Adding LendingTree's capabilities to the Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book sites allow car buyers to research, shop and secure financing on a vehicle all in one spot.

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Showroomby StaffMay 29, 2018

May Flowers: Cox Predicts 3% Increase in New-Car Sales

Cox Automotive forecasts new light-vehicle sales to reach 1.56 million units by the end of the month — a 3% year-over-year increase — despite a downward trending SAAR.

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Showroomby Paul ClintonMay 29, 2018

Trump Tariffs Are ‘Big News’ for Auto Dealers

President Trump’s tweet promising ‘big news’ for the automotive industry was quickly followed by an investigation that could lead to inflated costs for imported vehicles and parts.

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F&Iby StaffMay 29, 2018

FCA Recalls 4.8M Vehicles

A potentially serious cruise control issue has compelled Fiat Chrysler to recall more than 4 million cars, trucks, and SUVs.

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F&Iby StaffMay 29, 2018

Alpha’s Jeff Olsen Honored With 2018 Corporate Counsel Award

The award was handed out by Utah Business magazine during a ceremony at The Grand America Hotel on April 26. Jeff Olsen, the F&I product provider’s in-house legal counsel, is also featured in the publication’s May 2018 edition.

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