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F&Iby StaffJuly 28, 2016

CFPB Proposes to Overhaul Debt-Collection Market

At a field hearing held today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau outlined proposals its considering that would overhaul the debt-collection market. One of the proposals on the table is capping collector contact attempts.

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F&Iby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Compliance Summit Early Bird Ends Friday

Organizers of the upcoming Compliance Summit have announced that the $100 early-bird registration discount will expire at midnight this Friday, July 29. The event will be held Aug. 29–30, 2016, at Paris Las Vegas, as part of the annual Industry Summit.

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F&Iby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Cox Automotive: Service Contracts, Warranties Drive Service Retention

A new study from Cox Automotive found that warranties and service contracts are keys to service retention. To realize that benefit, the study recommends that dealers allow car buyers to research service contracts before they step into their stores.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoJuly 27, 2016

FTC Issues Refunds to Buyers of Bogus "Extended Auto Warranties'

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s six-year effort to collect on a $4.2 million judgement against a telemarketer of “extended auto warranties” came to a end last week. The telemarketer, which did business under the name My Car Solutions, led victims to believe it was affiliated with auto dealers and manufacturers.

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Auto Financeby Gregory ArroyoJuly 26, 2016

GM Financial Maintains ‘Credit and Pricing Discipline’ in Q2

Despite a competitive subprime auto finance environment, GM Financial continued gravitating toward a more prime-like credit profile during the second quarter.

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F&Iby Eric GandarillaJuly 26, 2016

Q2 Auto Originations Total $8.3 Billion for Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo reported second quarter auto originations of $8.3 billion, a 7% gain from the first quarter of the year and a 2% gain from the year prior. Bank officials, however, reported higher delinquencies and net charge-offs.

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Digitalby StaffJuly 26, 2016

Car Buyers and Shoppers Crave Advanced Technology, Study Shows

Findings from a new IHS Automotive global consumer survey indicate that new advanced technologies and increased connectivity are driving consumer preferences as they consider new vehicles.

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F&Iby StaffJuly 26, 2016

FordDirect COO Stepping Down

FordDirect's Valerie Fuller, an 11-year company veteran, will be stepping down as COO on Sept. 1, the company announced yesterday.

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F&Iby Paul ClintonJuly 26, 2016

New Hyundai Genesis Arriving With Complimentary Maintenance

Hyundai's Genesis will offer complimentary maintenance, loaner cars, and a valet service with its 2017 G90 and G80 luxury sedans in hopes of luring buyers to the new brand, Genesis announced.

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F&Iby StaffJuly 26, 2016

Cars.com to Acquire DealerRater

Once the acquisition is approved, Cars.com will add the automotive industry’s largest dealer review site to its platform.

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