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F&Iby Eric GandarillaNovember 3, 2015

AutoNation Posts $146 Q3 Increase in F&I Per-Copy Average

The group averaged $1,549 in F&I profit per vehicle retailed in the third quarter. Company officials noted that new-vehicle PVRs from self-generated sales, including F&I contributions, were about $800 higher than new-vehicle PVRs from sales generated by third-party lead providers.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 2, 2015

New eBook Looks at Dealership Cyber Threats

Helion Automotive Technologies has released a free e-book that looks at the growing number of cyber-attacks on U.S. auto dealerships.

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Auto Financeby Alexis TuckerOctober 30, 2015

Calif. DMV Puts Tesla Motors on Notice

In response to the state dealer association’s claims that Tesla Motors is in violation of state and federal advertising laws, the state DMV issued a warning to electric vehicle makers about adhering to such laws.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 29, 2015

FTC Approves Consent Order Against BMW North America

Under the approved consent order, BMW is barred from telling MINI owners that routine maintenance must be done by franchised dealers in order to ensure a vehicle’s safe operation or to maintain its value.

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F&Iby Eric GandarillaOctober 29, 2015

Asbury Realizes $28 Increase in Q3 F&I PVR

Training, improving the performance of the group’s bottom-third producers and increased product penetration were drivers of the group’s Q3 per-copy increase, which stood at $1,362.

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Auto Financeby StaffOctober 28, 2015

Raycom Media Acquires PureCars

The acquisition brings together one of the nation’s largest broadcasters and one of the industry's leading digital advertising platforms. Officials said the combination of both companies could revolutionize the way TV and digital advertising work together.

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Showroomby StaffOctober 28, 2015

Industry Veteran Gregg Stallings Joins izmocars

Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the image licensing business, Stallings will oversee all stock sales and the business development of interactive media for the company’s izmoStudio, izmoStock and izmotion.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 28, 2015

CFPB Orders SNAAC to Pay $3.28 Million for Illegal Debt Collection Practices

Four months after suing SNAAC for employing illegal debt collection practices, the CFPB has ordered the finance company to pay $3.28 million in refunds and fines to resolve the regulator's claims.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 28, 2015

EasyCare Named Finalist in Digital PR News Awards

The F&I product provider is competing against the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and the United Nations’ +SocialGood campaigns in the ‘Online Community’ category of the Digital PR Awards.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 27, 2015

NADA: Employee Salaries at New-Car Dealerships Rise

Not only was employee turnover below the rate recorded in the private sector, dealership employees earned 29% more than private-sector workers. The study also showed that F&I had the highest ratio of women.

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