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F&Iby StaffJune 4, 2013

May Sales Up 8.2 Percent, SAAR at 15.31 Million Units

Year-to-date sales in May were up 7.3 percent, according to AutoData Corp., while the SAAR was up 1.36 million units from a year ago. Several manufacturers also reported record-breaking Mays.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 4, 2013

May Transaction Prices for Used Vehicles Drop 5.2 percent, CNW Reports

Used-car buyers are leaving their markets in greater numbers to locate the vehicles they want and at the right price. In May, CNW spotted a 32.6 percent increase in the number of used vehicles acquired outside of the buyer’s DMS.

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F&Iby StaffMay 30, 2013

Number of Carless Americans on the Rise

Last year, more American households went without a car. It’s a trend that started in 2007, and one that could make fleet sales even more important in the future.

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F&Iby StaffMay 30, 2013

Older Car Buyers More Important to Industry, Study Says

The University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute found middle-aged car buyers were 15 times more likely to buy new vehicles than 18-to-24-year-olds.

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F&Iby StaffMay 30, 2013

KBB: Full-Size Cars in Trouble

Compact crossovers fueled industry sales in April, while full-size cars continued to lose market share as consumers turned to mid-size sedans.

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Complianceby StaffMay 30, 2013

NADA Chairman: ‘CFPB Guidance Lacks Transparency and Research’

The 2013 chairman calls out the CFPB for not demonstrating that problems exist with dealer participation programs, and questions the bureau’s use of the disparate impact theory.

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Complianceby StaffMay 30, 2013

House Democrats Question CFPB Probe of Auto Finance

Thirteen Democrats in Congress sent a letter to the CFPB's Richard Cordray, asking for “any and all background information” on the bureau's investigations of auto finance.

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F&Iby StaffMay 28, 2013

GM, VW, Others Bet on Facility Upgrades to Attract Customers

General Motors, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have committed millions of dollars to showroom makeovers and facility updates to capture market share on both U.S. coasts.

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Digitalby StaffMay 28, 2013

Classified Ads Dying a Slow Death, CNW Reports

Classified ads are fading away thanks to the Internet, where dealers are discovering new ways to market and move inventory.

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Auto Financeby StaffMay 28, 2013

[Video] F&I Tip of the Week: Give Buyers a Free 'No'

Most customers will say ‘No’ when you ask them if they have any questions about the products you presented on the menu. But there’s a small twist you can add to the end of that question that will determine how the rest of the conversation goes.

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