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F&I•by Staff•July 29, 2014

Auto/Mate Honored With Platinum Award in Dealers' Choice Awards

This year marks the first time Auto/Mate was recognized in Auto Dealer Monthly’s annual award program, with the tech firm earning the contest’s Platinum award in the DMS Provider category.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•July 29, 2014

J.D. Power: Dealers Will Pay Premium for Good Service from Lenders

Sixty-six percent of dealers who were surveyed indicated that they are willing to pay as much as an additional 0.50 to 0.60 basis points on their loan terms to receive good service from their lenders.

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F&I•by Staff•July 29, 2014

UDS Named 2014 Dealers’ Choice Winner for F&I Training

United Development Systems was named a Diamond Award Winner for F&I Training in Auto Dealer Monthly’s Dealers’ Choice Awards. The achievement marks the ninth time in 10 years the firm received top honors in the contest.

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F&I•by Staff•July 29, 2014

AFS Acceptance Names VP of Loan Production

Effective Aug. 4, Michael Thacker will preside over all operations for the Underwriting, Funding and Dealer Services departments within the company.

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Asbury Reports Record Second Quarter

The dealer group reported a 21% increase from last year’s adjusted income from continuing operations, as well as a 12% increase in total gross profit.

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Auto Finance•by Gregory Arroyo•July 29, 2014

Group 1 Posts 12.3% Increase in F&I Revenue

The dealer group’s U.S. F&I operations raised its per-copy average $91 to $1,442 in the second quarter. On a year-to-date basis, the group's per-copy average rose $128 from a year ago to $1,499.

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Auto Finance•by Gregory Arroyo•July 24, 2014

AutoNation Discusses CFPB, Digital Push

AutoNation reported during its second-quarter investor call that it has installed the NADA’s Fair Credit Compliance Program in nine stores. Officials also provided an update on the company’s digital push.

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F&I•by Staff•July 24, 2014

Auto Sales to Reach Highest July Mark in Eight Years, Edmunds Predicts

Edmunds.com forecasts that about 1.46 million new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. market in July, the highest July total since 2006.

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F&I•by Staff•July 24, 2014

Summer Is Heating Up New-Vehicle Sales, LMC Automotive and J.D. Power Report

The SAAR for retail sales in July is expected to be 13.8 million units, an increase of 600,000 vehicles compared to the same period last year.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•July 24, 2014

Lithia Reports Record Net Income

The dealer group realized a 28% increase in adjusted net income from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2014. The company’s average F&I profit per vehicle retailed was also up $104.

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