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F&Iby StaffMay 17, 2016

Jurecki Departs RouteOne to Become CEO of FordDirect

Mike Jurecki, who led the formation of RouteOne when he joined the joint venture as CEO in 2002, is leaving the technology firm to join FordDirect as CEO. He officially takes the helm on June 6.

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F&Iby StaffMay 17, 2016

Allstate Teams With Openbay on Auto Repair and Maintenance Service

The two firms have teamed up to provide vehicle owners with a faster and more efficient way to service their vehicles. The service is now available via Allstate.com, the Allstate Mobile app’s ‘My Rides’ section, and the Drivewise app.

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Auto Financeby StaffMay 12, 2016

Hearst Magazines Launches New Auto-Focused Division

Hearst Magazine today announced the formation of Hearst Autos, which is bringing together the media giant's collection of automotive businesses into one dedicated division. Hearst Autos will be composed of both business-to-business and consumer-facing brands like Car and Driver, Road & Track, Jumpstart Automotive Group and Veretech Holdings Inc.

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F&Iby StaffMay 12, 2016

GM Replacing 88% of Lineup By 2020

General Motors should gain market share by replacing 88% of its light-duty lineup by 2020, while Volkswagen and Korean automakers are relying too heavily on cars with consumer demand shifting toward SUVs and trucks, a Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst has said.

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F&Iby StaffMay 12, 2016

Cox Expands Manheim Into Quebec City

Cox Automotive announced this week that it has expanded Manheim into Quebec City. According to the company, this marks the second auction in the province of Quebec, following Manheim Montreal’s success.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoMay 12, 2016

GO Financial Exits Indirect Channel

The subprime finance source’s president says the company’s decision to exit the indirect channel was neither performance-based nor a reflection of current conditions in the subprime auto finance sector. Move connected to Cox's purchase of Dealertrack.

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Auto Financeby StaffMay 12, 2016

Nissan to Take 34% Controlling Stake in Mitsubishi

Nissan Motor Co. will acquire 34% of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. for 237 billion yen ($2.17 billion) in a deal that makes Nissan the leading investor in the struggling automaker.

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F&Iby StaffMay 11, 2016

U.S. Treasury Issues White Paper on Online Marketplace Lending

On Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury issued a white paper on online marketplace lending. It includes a handful of recommendations to encourage safe growth of the segment and access to credit, including a call for more regulatory oversight.

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F&Iby StaffMay 11, 2016

Q1 2016 Delinquency Rates Reach New Highs, TransUnion Reports

High delinquency rates for auto loans and credit cards in the first quarter pushed national average delinquency rates to levels not seen in at least three years, according to TransUnion. Much of the increase can be attributed to the continued slump in oil prices and an increase in loans made to customers with nonprime credit.

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F&Iby StaffMay 10, 2016

National Auto Care Wins Top Workplace Award

The F&I product provider made Columbus CEO magazine’s 2016 Top Workplaces list, which is based on results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics LLC.

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