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Complianceby StaffJune 3, 2015

Michigan Suspends Licenses of Five Dealers

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has suspended the licenses of five Detroit used-vehicle dealers after an investigation uncovered multiple fraudulent acts, including the sale of cars containing stolen parts and record-keeping violations.

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Complianceby StaffJune 2, 2015

FTC Clarifies Online Marketing Guidelines in Latest Update

The Federal Trade Commission released updated guidance regarding endorsements and testimonials. It addresses topics such as Twitter endorsements, Facebook 'Likes' and YouTube videos.

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F&Iby StaffJune 2, 2015

Auto Lenders at Risk for Unpaid Customer Refunds

With government regulators keeping a close eye on the auto finance industry, Finance Express unveiled a new online system designed to help finance sources expedite recovery of ancillary product cancellation refunds.

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F&Iby StaffJune 2, 2015

Honda Targets College Grads Through YouTube, Blogs

American Honda Finance Corp. has launched two digital campaigns promoting its Honda and Acura College Grad program that targets millennial buyers.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 2, 2015

Auto Loan Terms Reach All-Time Highs, Experian Reports

The average loan term for new and used vehicles has increased by one month, reaching new all-time highs of 67 and 62 months, respectively, according to a new report from Experian.

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Complianceby StaffJune 2, 2015

FTC Approves Final Consent Orders in Two Deceptive Ad Cases

The Federal Trade Commission has approved final consent orders which prohibit Jim Burke Nissan of Birmingham, Ala., and Ross Nissan of El Monte, Calif., from deceptively advertising the sale, financing and leasing of their vehicles.

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F&Iby StaffJune 2, 2015

Ally Premier Protection Now Available Nationwide

The company rolled out its new Ally Premiere Protection after completing a three-month pilot. Test dealers gave Ally high marks for training and product transition.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 2, 2015

GWC Hosts Elite Dealer Council

GWC Warranty hosted its first-ever Elite Dealer Council last month. The council is comprised of some of the company’s top independent dealers.

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Digitalby StaffJune 2, 2015

AutoAp Launches Recall Management Service

AutoAp’s new service, Dealer Recall Management, provides dealers with daily recall updates for new and used vehicle inventory.

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Complianceby Gregory ArroyoMay 28, 2015

U.S. Bank Monitoring F&I Product Pricing

U.S. Bank told dealers this week that it’s monitoring how they price F&I products. If its monitoring program finds ‘unexplained differences in pricing or excessive add-on product financing on a prohibited basis,’ dealers will be asked to provide an explanation.

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