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Auto Financeby StaffMay 1, 2014

Strong March Helps Group 1 Rebound From Harsh Weather

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.

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F&Iby StaffApril 29, 2014

Auto/Mate Receives Top Workplaces Award

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.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 29, 2014

Dealers Assurance Receives Category VII Designation

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.

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Digitalby StaffApril 29, 2014

Haystak Selected as Preferred Provider in Lexus Dealer Website Program

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.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 29, 2014

Sonic to Pilot Hybrid Process in July

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.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 29, 2014

Penske’s Quarterly Income Hits Historic High

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.

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F&Iby StaffApril 28, 2014

Industry Summit Doubles Down on SF

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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Auto Financeby Brittany-Marie SwansonApril 24, 2014

Bank Eliminates Dealer Markup, Cites CFPB Guidance

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.

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Complianceby StaffApril 24, 2014

N.Y. Dealer Pleads Guilty to Fraud

A former dealer pleaded guilty to charges that he obtained double financing on 13 vehicles, amounting to $166,000.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 24, 2014

Moody’s: Subprime Auto Risk Factors on the Rise

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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