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F&Iby StaffMarch 15, 2016

Auto/Mate Adds New Features to DMS Accounting Suite

The updates will bring new features to four of the software maker's services: inquiry screen data entry, automated inter-company accounts payable and general postings, and cash receipt templates.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 15, 2016

Black Book Becomes Exclusive Partner to DRIVIN

By leveraging Black Book’s pricing information, DRIVIN will create used-car trends and analysis to educate and help dealers make smarter buying decisions.

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Showroomby StaffMarch 15, 2016

Ford Forms Mobile Tech-Focused Subsidiary

With the formation of Ford Smart Mobility, the automaker has its sights on becoming one of the leaders in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience, and data analytics.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 10, 2016

House Committee, CFPB Director to Face Off Next Week

Richard Cordray and Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee are set to square off next Wednesday. It will be the first time the director of the CFPB will appear before the committee since it issued two reports criticizing the bureau’s activities in the auto finance arena.

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Auto Financeby StaffMarch 10, 2016

'U.S. News & World Report' Issues 'Best Cars for Families' List

"U.S. News & World Report" released this week its 2016 list of 'Best Cars for Families.' The organization evaluated safety and reliability ratings, reviews, high-tech features, and cargo space of 256 vehicles and named winners in 21 different categories.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 10, 2016

Cox Automotive Names New VP of Communications and Community Relations

Cox Automotive has named Shirley Powell vice president of communications and community relations. She will lead and manage day-to-day operations of the company’s global communications organization.

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Auto Financeby StaffMarch 10, 2016

KBB: Ride Sharing Not an Imminent Threat to Dealerships

A new study from Kelley Blue Book concludes that the growing popularity of ride- and car-sharing services does not pose an imminent threat to dealerships.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 10, 2016

FICO Survey: Millennials Prefer to Avoid the F&I Office

Results of a survey conducted by FICO revealed that Millennials still seek the freedom and the convenience of owning their own car. They just don't want to finance their next purchase through a dealership.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 9, 2016

Budding Dealer Group Snags Two Ohio-Based MB Stores

A purchasing group led by David L. Peterson, owner of Tafel Motors, has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Cincinnati and Mercedes-Benz of West Chester. Although the terms of purchase have not been announced, the new management team began full operation of both locations on Monday.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 8, 2016

SouthwestRe Introduces Powertrain Wrap Program

SouthwestRe's new Automotive Powertrain Wrap is a vehicle service contract designed to be sold together with the F&I product provider's First Automotive Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty program.

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