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F&Iby StaffApril 24, 2013

121 Dealers File $50M-Plus Suit Against Carfax

Dealers filed a mass action lawsuit Tuesday against Carfax for monopolizing the market. They claim the quality of the firm’s vehicle history reports is lacking, but dealers also say the exclusive agreements the firm has with OEMs and merchandising sites has forced them to be paying customers.

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Complianceby StaffApril 23, 2013

Philadelphia Dealer to Pay $24K Settlement for ‘Spot Deliveries’

DeSimone Auto Group is accused of charging higher finance rates than what customers initially agreed to once they took delivery of a vehicle.

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F&Iby StaffApril 23, 2013

Flagship Completes $222M Asset-Backed Securitization

The below-prime finance source also announces the completion of a new $100 million senior lending facility with Barclays Bank PLC, and plans to open a Western regional office in Phoenix, Ariz.

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F&Iby StaffApril 23, 2013

Experian Automotive: Hybrid Market Share Grew 41 Percent in 2012

Experian Automotive found that buyers of hybrid vehicles, which make up slightly more than 1 percent of total vehicles in operation, aren't just environmentally conscience, they are 'economically minded" as well.

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F&Iby StaffApril 23, 2013

NADA and ATD Convention Workshops Available Online

Fifty-eight recorded sessions encompassing seven tracks for auto dealers and three for truck dealers are available online at www.NADAUniversity.com.

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F&Iby StaffApril 23, 2013

CU Direct Expands Into Canada

CU Direct Corporation partners with Canada’s largest credit union to develop eSpaceAuto.com, which will connect its members to 2,200 auto dealer and merchant partners throughout Quebec.

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F&Iby StaffApril 23, 2013

J.D. Power, LMC: Replacement Demand Driving Up New-Vehicle Selling Rate in April

Based on the new-vehicle selling rate, J.D. Power and Associates says the industry is on pace to retail 15.4 million units this year. LMC’s forecast remains at 15.9 million units for 2013.

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F&Iby StaffApril 23, 2013

<em>Austin Business Journal</em> Poll Shows Support for Tesla Business Model

Eighty-six percent of readers of the business trade publication favor direct-to-consumer sales of electric vehicles, according to a recent poll from Austin Business Journal.

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F&Iby StaffApril 23, 2013

Global Lending Services Continues National Expansion

Since purchasing the assets and platform of Resurgent Auto Finance last August, Global Lending Services has expanded its footprint into 19 states.

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F&Iby StaffApril 23, 2013

Auto/Mate Releases Guide for Selecting CRM Systems

Auto/Mate’s recent survey found that integration with a DMS was the most important consideration when it comes to selecting a CRM. The DMS vendor also released a free e-Book.

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