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F&Iby StaffNovember 1, 2016

AutoNation Continues Living Above $1,600 Per-Copy in Q3

For the third time this year, AutoNation's F&I department has cracked the $1,600 per-copy mark. But the big news is the group's intention to open used-only dealerships in 2017. They will be called AutoNation USA stores, and will feature noncommission-based sales associates and negotiation-free pricing.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Yamaha Captive Launches Credit Card Program

Launched last year to serve first-time and limited credit buyers, Yamaha Motor Finance Corp. is in expansion mode. The captive launched a new credit card to replace a program managed by various banks over the last 20 years. The finance source will also be targeting prime customers with its new card.

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Auto Financeby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Vehicle Depreciation Accelerates Heading Into Q4

A steep decline in Crossover/SUV wholesale values, which have been strong all year, may point to more than seasonality as the reason for the accelerated depreciation of two-year-old vehicles, Black Book said this week.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Carl Grane Appointed Director of Training for EasyCare

The 28-year industry veteran will spearhead the development and execution of new financing, sales, and service training programs, as well as refine the company’s overall training strategy for internal employees, agents and dealers.

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Auto Financeby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Unotifi Integrates myCarfax Service Shop Tools Into CRM System

With open recall information from Carfax integrated into the Unotifi Communicator platform, dealerships and service shops can alert new and existing customers about safety recalls on their vehicles.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 1, 2016

MVSC Rolls Out Titling Solution for California, Nevada Credit Unions

Vitu Lending is designed to cut down on what had been a two-week process for Nevada and California credit union clerks to two days. Additional regional solutions are planned for the start of 2017.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 27, 2016

Volvo Teams With JM&A on F&I Product Suite

The products will be marketed as Volvo Increased Protection Plans, or VIP. The suite will feature vehicle service contracts, including plans geared toward certified pre-owned units, prepaid maintenance, and tire-and-wheel protection. JM&A will also provide F&I performance and compliance training.

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Auto Financeby StaffOctober 27, 2016

Florida Dealer Sues Competitor For Selling Vehicles With Takata Airbags

A Florida dealer who has ceased selling Takata airbag-equipped cars is now suing a competitor for failing to disclose to consumers that vehicles on his lot are equipped with the defective airbag.

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Auto Financeby StaffOctober 27, 2016

DRIVIN Wins Chicago Innovation Award

DRIVIN, which operates an online marketplace for dealers to sell, search and buy used inventory, was named one of the winners at the 15th annual Chicago Innovation Awards, the firm announced this week.

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Auto Financeby StaffOctober 27, 2016

KBB: SUV Sales to Top Car Sales in October

For the first time on Kelley Blue Book’s record, SUV sales should top car sales in the United States. The firm also expects new-vehicle sales to decline 6% in October due, in part, to two fewer selling days vs. a year ago.

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