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F&I•by Staff•June 3, 2014

Franchised Dealers Realize Big Gains in Used Sales, CNW Reports

Used-vehicle sales in May increased nearly 11% from April, according to CNW. Franchised dealers led the way with a 4.3% increase in sales vs. one year ago, while independents realized a 3.4% increase.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•June 3, 2014

Auto Finance ‘Running on All Cylinders,' Equifax Reports

Equifax reported today that auto finance’s total outstanding balance reached a record high in the opening quarter. New credit reached an eight-year high, while serious delinquencies fell to their lowest level in more than five years.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•May 29, 2014

CPS to Pay $5.5 Million to Settle FTC Charges

The FTC charged the subprime finance source with using illegal tactics to service and collect on consumer loans, including collecting money consumers did not owe, harassing consumers and third parties, and disclosing debts to friends, family and employers.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•May 29, 2014

NADA Data: F&I’s Contribution to Gross Profits Rises in 2013

The NADA reported this week that combined sales from F&I, service contracts and other F&I products accounted for 38.8% of gross profit in 2013, up from 36.5% in 2012.

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F&I•by Staff•May 29, 2014

RV Dealers Discuss RV Warranty Forever Product

NWAN reported this week that its RV Warranty Forever program, which was launched this past October, is already making a big impact at RV stores carrying the protection.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•May 29, 2014

Affordable Credit Fuels May Sales Pace, Edmunds.com Reports

Edmunds.com predicted today that May sales will reach 1.55 million units. The SAAR is expected to reach 16.2 million.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•May 29, 2014

CFPB Engaged in Fair-Lending Actions Against Six Auto Lenders

Citing an unnamed source, Auto Finance News reported earlier this month that the CFPB is engaged in fair-lending actions against six finance sources. Bureau officials decline to comment.

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F&I•by Staff•May 28, 2014

Sales Pick Up in Late May

CNW reported this week that sales picked up in late May, with the firm expecting deliveries for the month to increase 11% from a year ago.

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Compliance•by Staff•May 27, 2014

Congress Votes to End Dealer Paperwork Requirement

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill last week that eliminates a provision in the Clean Air Act that requires dealers issue a certificate to consumers that confirms a vehicle’s compliance with the law.

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Digital•by Staff•May 27, 2014

The Next Up Adds Capabilities for Finance and Service Departments

The firm has expanded its Web-based system to include applications for a dealership’s finance and service departments. These new applications allow management to view real-time stats and track the time managers spend with customers.

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