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F&Iby StaffJune 22, 2016

J.D. Power: Initial Quality Shows Largest Improvement in Seven Years

Kia ended the 27-year reign of premium brands by ranking highest among all nameplates in J.D. Power’s annual study. Overall, new-vehicle quality improved 6%, which was double last year’s 3% improvement.

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F&Iby StaffJune 22, 2016

NADAUCG: May's Used-Vehicle Price Index Rises for First Time This Year

The firm reported that wholesale prices for cars eight years or older fell 2% in May, which was better than the 2.7% drop recorded for the month over the last four years. The improvement led to the first increase this year in the NADA Used Car Guide's used-vehicle price index.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 22, 2016

Black Book: Depreciation Rates Showing Consistency

Over the last four weeks, depreciation rates for both cars and trucks have begun to show some consistency, according to Black Book, with truck depreciation picking up from the spring season.

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F&Iby StaffJune 22, 2016

New Mitsubishi Dealership Opening in South Florida

A new Mitsubishi dealership is coming to the Bonita Springs/ Naples area. Bonita Springs Mitsubishi, owned by retail veterans Bill Doraty and Jeff Johnson, is scheduled to open Monday, June 27.

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F&Iby StaffJune 21, 2016

F&I Dealer of the Year: Nomination Deadline Extended

F&I and Showroom has extended the nomination deadline for its F&I Dealer of the Year award to Wednesday, July 13.

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F&Iby StaffJune 21, 2016

Confident's Service Financing Product Now in 410 Franchised Dealerships

Confident Financial Solution's auto repair financing program has experience strong growth this year, the company reported this week. It now has 1,000 retailers offering its product, including 410 franchised new-car dealers.

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F&Iby StaffJune 21, 2016

RouteOne Brings Econtracting to Southeast Toyota Finance Dealers

RouteOne announced this week that Southeast Toyota Finance, a provider of automotive financing for 176 dealers in the southeastern United States, will now include econtracting on its automotive finance platform.

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F&Iby StaffJune 21, 2016

Former Credit Union CEO Charged With Fraud

The former CEO of Valor Federal Credit Union was charged with executing a scheme to defraud the credit union of approximately $718,000 to pay for his personal credit card, college tuition, his wife's birthday party, and a golf tournament sponsorship.

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F&Iby StaffJune 21, 2016

NIADA's New President Begins Term

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) presented Billy Threadgill with its President’s Ring and officially opened his term as president during the National Leadership Awards Banquet at the association's 70th annual convention and expo.

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Digitalby StaffJune 21, 2016

Former Redbox Exec Joins Cars.com

Cars.com named Tony Zolla as its chief product officer. The former vice president of product and customer experience for Redbox will be responsible for defining the company’s product strategy for consumers and customers.

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