Like other public groups, Group 1’s business was hampered in the first quarter by extreme weather conditions, losing about 9% of its total available selling days through Feb. 16. Luckily, March turned out to be a strong sales month for the group.
Read More →For the third consecutive year, Auto/Mate Dealership Systems was selected by The Times Union as one of the Top Workplaces in New York's Capital Region.
Read More →A.M. Best Co. has increased Dealers Assurance Company’s financial size category from VI to VII. Category VII designates companies whose adjusted policyholder surplus is between $50 million and $100 million.
Read More →As a preferred provider in the Lexus Dealer Website Program, Haystak now offers Lexus’ 233 U.S. dealers a selection of Lexus-compliant website designs and digital marketing services through its HAYSTAK KORE360 platform.
Read More →Sonic officials said last week the group will begin piloting its new customer experience initiative at a Charlotte, N.C., store this July. The new process promises to deliver a ‘one associate at one price in one hour’ buying experience.
Read More →Despite its Northeast and Central Midwest dealerships losing approximately 280 selling days due to harsh weather, Penske Automotive reported last week that it achieved a 15.4% increase in income from continuing operations.
Read More →Industry Summit 2014 will feature multiple education sessions dedicated to special finance and used-car retailing. Serving as master of ceremonies for those two tracks will be special finance guru Greg Goebel.
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Chicago-based BMO Harris Bank issued a notice to its dealer customers this week, stating that it has eliminated dealer markups on indirect auto loans. The policy went into effect Thursday.
Read More →A former dealer pleaded guilty to charges that he obtained double financing on 13 vehicles, amounting to $166,000.
Read More →With subprime auto lending volumes having more than doubled since the 2009 financial crisis, Moody’s expects to see higher credit losses, which have been gradual so far.
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