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F&Iby StaffAugust 13, 2013

CPS Reports Strong Second Quarter

Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. reported earnings of $4.8 million for the second quarter 2013, up from $1.3 million in the same period last year.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 13, 2013

Google Study Reveals Opportunities for Dealer Service Departments

In a new study commissioned by Google, 81 percent of drivers said they agree that quality service is more important than price. The tech giant says the stat means dealership service departments are primed to steal business from service chains.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 13, 2013

Reahard to Return to 2013 F&I Conference

Reahard, voted a ‘Best in Class’ speaker by attendees of the 2012 F&I Conference, will return to the 2013 event to talk about process and connecting with today’s consumer.

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Complianceby StaffAugust 13, 2013

CFPB Responds to House Republicans

The CFPB was short on details when it responded last week to 35 House Republicans who requested additional information on the bureau’s review of dealer participation programs.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 13, 2013

Hudson Cook Adds Jeffrey Levine as Partner

From the firm’s New York office, Jeffrey Levine will focus on helping financial institutions, sales finance companies, motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers establish and maintain automobile financing and leasing programs.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 13, 2013

Edmunds’ Vice Chairman Retires

After nearly 14 years with the company, Jeremy Anwyl has stepped down as vice chairman. He will continue to provide strategic consulting to Edmunds.com through Marketec Systems.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 13, 2013

N.J. Dealer Admits to Fraud

The operator and manager of Klause Cars and Trucks Inc. pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges associated with a scheme to defraud finance sources and customers who traded in and bought vehicles at his dealership.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 13, 2013

Jeff Schmitt Auto Group Loses BBB Accreditation

The Better Business Bureau suspends the group’s accreditation after it paid more than $500,000 to settle at least 25 lawsuits related to its F&I practices. The operation had an 'A+' rating before it lost its accredidation.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 13, 2013

5M Facebook Fans Design New Porsche

Porsche unveiled its new 911 Cabrera 4S this week to celebrate the carmaker’s 50th anniversary. It’s a vehicle dreamed up by fans of the automaker’s Facebook page.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 8, 2013

Dealertrack Reports Strong Q2 Financial Results

Dealertrack updated its 2013 guidance to reflect strong second quarter performance and 26 percent year-over-year revenue growth.

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