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Complianceby StaffFebruary 19, 2015

Dealer Hit By International Smuggling Operation

U.S. Custom officials seized a vehicle from a freighter bound for Africa after a Louisiana dealership reported that the credit cards used to purchase the car online were declined.

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Auto Financeby StaffFebruary 19, 2015

Experian: Total Outstanding Auto Loan Balance Hits All-Time High

The total outstanding balance on open automotive loans hit $886 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014, but subprime and deep subprime market share remained at low levels.

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Showroomby StaffFebruary 18, 2015

CPO Sales Reach Record High in 2014

Sales of certified pre-owned vehicles hit an all-time high of 2.3 million units sold in 2014, according to the latest Used Vehicle Market Report from Edmunds.com.

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Auto Financeby StaffFebruary 18, 2015

Equifax Refutes ‘Subprime Bubble’ in New Report

A new analysis by Equifax economists shows the median consumer credit score increased by 52 points after taking out a subprime auto loan.

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Auto Financeby StaffFebruary 18, 2015

Autobytel Invests in GoMoto’s Car-Shopping HUBs

Autobytel has made a strategic investment in GoMoto’s cloud-based HUB, a large touchscreen display that allows showroom customers to browse new- and used-car inventory, research, build and price vehicles.

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F&Iby StaffFebruary 17, 2015

CNA’s Participation Plans Distribute More Than $38 Million in 2014

To date, the F&I product provider has returned $329 million through its dealer participation plans, with company officials noting that 2014 distributions exceeded the highest return since the inception of those programs.

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Digitalby StaffFebruary 17, 2015

Ricky Beggs to Retire From Black Book

Ricky Beggs will retire from Black Book on April 1 as one of the leading authorities in the vehicle remarketing industry, ending a 34-year career with the used-vehicle data provider.

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Showroomby StaffFebruary 17, 2015

FTC Approves Final Order in Texas Auto Dealer’s Deceptive Ad Case

The FTC unanimously approved a final order settling its deceptive advertising complaint against Dallas-based Trophy Nissan, which was charged on Dec. 23 with violating the FTC Act, the Consumer Leasing Act and the Truth in Lending Act.

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Digitalby StaffFebruary 17, 2015

Maximus Auto Group Joins F&I Express eContracting Platform

Administrator and product provider Maximus Auto Group has been added to the F&I Express eContracting platform.

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F&Iby StaffFebruary 17, 2015

N.C. Dealerships Reach $225K Settlement in Predatory Loan Case

Two used-car dealerships and their owner reached a settlement this month with the Department of Justice and the state attorney general. The settlement resolves a lawsuit that alleged the dealerships charged African American buyers more for loans and repossessed vehicles without reasonable notice.

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