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F&Iby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Honda Cars of Boston Rebrands Lease PPM, Achieves 40 Percent Penetration

After private labeling MediaTrac's prepaid maintenance program, Honda Cars of Boston reports that 40 percent of lease customers are opting for the plan.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 26, 2013

KBB: March Sales Could Reach Highest Total Since August 2007

Volkswagen and Honda are expected to lead in automaker gains, while trucks continue to lead segment sales, Kelley Blue Book reports.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Shastic Doubles Social Loan Calculator Client Base

Usage of Shastic’s social loan calculator is picking up, with the Berkeley-based company expanding its client base by 66 percent in the first quarter of 2013. Auto loans so far account for 49.4 percent of usage of the company’s Calcubot.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Manheim's Schwartz Named President of AutoTrader Group

Chip Perry is leaving AutoTrader after a 15-year career. He will be replaced by Sanford Schwartz, who assumes the role of president on May 1.

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Complianceby StaffMarch 26, 2013

NADA: CFPB’s Actions Detrimental to Consumers

The NADA and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers say the CFPB’s actions in regards to dealer participation will have an opposite effect on consumers, claiming their cost of credit will go up.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 21, 2013

J.D. Power, LMC: Loan Terms Stretching, March Sales Maintain Feb.’s Pace

March’s retail SAAR should match February’s 12.1 million-unit reading, J.D. Power and LMC Automotive reported this week. The two firms also spot a stretching of loan terms, with 72-month or longer loans now at record levels.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Senate Committee Approves Cordray's CFPB Nomination by Narrow Margin

In a party line vote, the Senate Banking Committee approved the nomination of Richard Cordray to his five-year term as director.

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F&Iby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Minnesota Dealers Drop Bill to Prohibit Tesla From Opening Factory Store

In Tesla’s fight to open retail locations across the U.S. market, another state has backed down from fighting the electric-carmaker’s business model.

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Complianceby StaffMarch 21, 2013

CFPB: Lenders Are Responsible for Discriminatory Markups

In a bulletin issued today, the CFPB warned banking institutions that they could be on the hook for discriminatory markups imposed by dealers. The bureau’s notice also contains guidance on how finance sources should address fair lending risk.

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Auto Financeby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Auto Loan Default Rate Inches Up in February, S&P/Experian Report

The auto loan default rate rose slightly from January to February, but remains below year-ago levels. The two firms also report that overall consumer credit remains healthy.

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