FI showroom red and grey logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Digitalby StaffAugust 19, 2014

Wise F&I Integrates With VisionMenu

Wise F&I has announced electronic integration with VisionMenu, which supports streamlined eContracting during the menu-driven selling process.

Read More →
Auto Financeby StaffAugust 19, 2014

Westlake Financial Reaches $2 Billion Milestone

In July, the finance source reached a milestone of $2 billion in total receivables with more than 270,000 customer accounts. It was the best July production in Westlake's history.

Read More →
F&Iby StaffAugust 19, 2014

Treasury Plans to Sell Additional Ally Common Stock

The U.S. Department of the Treasury plans to wind down its investment in Ally Financial by selling additional shares of common stock through its first pre-defined written trading plan. The Treasury current holds about 16% of Ally common stock.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
F&Iby StaffAugust 19, 2014

California on Track to Sell 1.8 million New Units in 2014

California continues to outpace national new-car sales growth, according to a report from the California New Car Dealers Association. The state’s sales are on track to approach 1.8 million new units.

Read More →
F&Iby StaffAugust 19, 2014

AFIP Extends Pre-Summit Boot Camp Discount

Now through Aug. 22, Industry Summit attendees can get a $100 discount off registration for the AFIP's certification Boot Camp. The training session takes place before the start of F&I and Showroom's annual conference on Sunday, Sept. 7, and Monday, Sept. 8, at the Paris Las Vegas.

Read More →
Complianceby StaffAugust 19, 2014

N.Y. Dealer to Pay $27K for Bogus Customer Fees

An investigation of a Toyota dealership in Kingston found that 27 customers were charged an additional undisclosed $650 fee when they purchased their vehicle at the end of the lease. No additional services were provided for payment of this fee.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
F&Iby StaffAugust 14, 2014

Quality and Space a Concern in Third-Row Seating, J.D. Power Reports

Automakers are responding to consumer demand for third-row seating, but in doing so are compromising quality and cargo space, according to a recent study by J.D. Power.

Read More →
F&Iby StaffAugust 14, 2014

Service Group Partners With Kawasaki

The Austin-based firm will serve as the administrator for the powersports maker's new GAP, tire-and-wheel and prepaid maintenance products. The protection products will be offered alongside the OEM's new Kawasaki Protection Plus.

Read More →
Complianceby Brittany-Marie SwansonAugust 14, 2014

Industry Responds to New York Times Op-Ed on Subprime Auto Loans

Industry associations responded this week to a New York Times opinion piece claiming that subprime auto lending is a predatory practice that stands to go the way of subprime mortgages.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Digitalby StaffAugust 13, 2014

F&I Express Adds American Guardian to Provider Network

F&I Express has added American Guardian Warranty Services and its full suite of aftermarket products to its eContracting platform.

Read More →