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Auto Financeby StaffJuly 28, 2015

Vero Forms New Division With Acquisition of Fidelis PPM

With the acquisition, Vero and Fidelis PPM have formed DRIV Technologies LLC, which will provide dealers with a new prepaid maintenance technology platform designed to drive up customer retention.

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Showroomby StaffJuly 28, 2015

N.J. Consumer Affairs Division Reaches $25K Settlement with Dealer

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and AutoSource Group, a used-car dealership, have settled a lawsuit filed by the regulator earlier this year. The dealership was accused of failing to disclose the condition of its cars, among other things.

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F&Iby StaffJuly 28, 2015

Portfolio Announces New CFO, Treasurer

The reinsurance program manager announced that Pam Hamilton will take over all treasury functions. The company also appointed Robert Dickey as CFO.

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Asbury ‘Comfortable With’ CFPB Limits on Dealer Markup

Asbury Automotive executives were confident that the dealer group’s internal caps on dealer markup and its fixed F&I product prices will keep it safe from any actions by regulators.

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Complianceby StaffJuly 23, 2015

NADA Urges Dealers to Oppose Recall Amendment

An amendment rejected by the Senate Commerce Committee last week that would have barred dealers from selling recalled vehicles could be attached to a multi-year highway funding bill, the NADA warns.

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Auto Financeby Gregory ArroyoJuly 23, 2015

AutoNation’s Jackson Urges Other Lenders to Follow Honda Financial’s Lead

The group’s chief executive reiterated his support for Honda Financial’s new dealer markup caps. He said the policy should serve as a template for the rest of the auto finance industry.

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F&Iby StaffJuly 23, 2015

GM Financial's Penetration of GM Retail Sales Grows Globally in Q2

GM Financial's transformation from subprime finance source to GM's captive finance company continued in the second quarter, with GM new-vehicle loans and leases accounting for 83.5% of total originations during the period.

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Digitalby Gregory ArroyoJuly 22, 2015

Hackers Demonstrate Security Risks In Connected Cars

On the same day WIRED magazine posted a video showing two hackers take over a Jeep Cherokee traveling down a St. Louis highway, two U.S. Senators introduced legislation that would direct the NHTSA and FTC to establish standards to secure cars and protect drivers' privacy.

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F&Iby StaffJuly 22, 2015

Westlake Customers See Largest Jump in FICO Score, Equifax Finds

Westlake Financial Services was recognized by Equifax as the national auto lender whose subprime customers have seen the highest credit score increase over the term of their loan.

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Auto Financeby StaffJuly 22, 2015

Ally Renews Exclusive Sponsorship of TIME Dealer of the Year

Ally Financial has renewed its exclusive sponsorship of the TIME Dealer of the Year program through 2021. Nominations for the 2016 program are now open.

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