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Digitalby StaffOctober 29, 2013

CallSource, eXtéresEDU Partner to Provide Telephone Skills Training

CallSource will partner with eXtéresEDU to provide automotive retailers with onsite training in call handling and lead management.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 29, 2013

TFS Gives Toyota Leg Up on GM, Ford

Toyota’s captive finance arm has been able to draw a wider range of customers through no-interest loans and low-cost leases, thanks to its automaker’s AA-credit rating and $95 billion in assets, Bloomberg reports.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 29, 2013

Dataium ASI: Retiring Models Attracting Attention

Dataium reports this week that automotive shopper intensity declined across all segments for the second consecutive month in September. But the research firm believes shoppers are adjusting their browsing behaviors in preparation for the holidays.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 29, 2013

Commerce Dept. Notes Sharp September Drop in Auto Sales

The Census Bureau released its sales figures for September, showing that fewer sales days during the month resulted in a sharp decline in auto sales.

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F&Iby Brittany-Marie SwansonOctober 24, 2013

Public Groups Report Solid F&I Performance for Q3

Lithia officials said the group is focused on increasing F&I performance, while officials with Sonic announced the launch of a new initiative that will have “guest advocates” handle transactions from start to finish. Asbury reported a per-copy average of $1,305 during the third quarter.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 24, 2013

OnPoint Drops Buy-Back Requirement

Buy-here, pay-here auto financing company OnPoint launched a new lending program, 30/30, which eliminates the buy-back requirement on repossessed vehicles.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 24, 2013

Ally Honors 2014 TIME Dealer of the Year Nominees

Ally Financial has named the nominees for this year’s TIME Dealer of the Year. The winner will be announced during January's NADA Convention & Expo in New Orleans.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 24, 2013

Ohio Online Auto Retailer Targeted by BBB

Cleveland-based AutosDirectOnline.com was targeted by the BBB after the online car dealer received 90 complaints from consumers in the past 36 months.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 24, 2013

KBB: October New-Car Sales Expected to Jump 11.7 Percent

With one additional selling day, October sales are on track to reach 1.22 million units, KBB reported last week. And barring any economic setbacks, the vehicle information site expects sales to reach 15.6 million units this year.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 24, 2013

New Website Rates Used-Car Inventory

iSeeCars.com provides a rating for used-car dealers based on their inventory. The inventory is compared to the price and conditions of similar cars in the market.

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