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F&Iby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

KBB: Used Supply Shortage Coming to an End?

The vehicle information site said a 1 percent uptick in auction sales volume last year could signal the end of the used-vehicle shortage.

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Auto Financeby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

[Video] Tip of the Week: Transitioning to the F&I Menu

It's an efficiency tool and a compliance tool all wrapped into one. But when should an F&I manager introduce the F&I menu? The F&I Professor provides his answer in F&I's Tip of the Week.

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F&Iby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

J.D. Power: New-Vehicle Shoppers Consider More Models, Worry Less About Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Avoider Study, released this week, looks at why consumers avoid particular models when car shopping.

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F&Iby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

American Suzuki Granted Approval of Disclosure Statement

The bankrupt car maker took its next step this week in gaining confirmation of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. In its amended disclosure statement, ASMC said it intends to sell its operations to a new subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corp.

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F&Iby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

Ford Earns Top Honor in Polk Auto Loyalty Awards

The 17th annual event honors Ford for "Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer" and "Overall Loyalty to Make," while Volkswagen was named most improved.

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F&Iby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

Tesla Motors to Add 25 New Stores This Year

During the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, a company VP announced that the electric carmaker will open 25 new stores in 2013. The company currently has 13 stores in operation.

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F&Iby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

Auto Advertiser Banned in North Carolina

Louisiana advertising firm banned by the state attorney general from pitching bogus sales events at N.C. car dealerships.

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F&Iby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

Family First Dealer Services Announces Enhanced Product Portfolio

Family First Dealer Services announced new additions to its F&I product portfolio, including a five-in-one combo product and an offering that allows car buyers to return their vehicle within 60 days.

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F&Iby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

JM Family No. 32 on <em>FORTUNE</em>’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”

For the 15th consecutive year, JM Family Enterprise is listed on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” This year, the automotive company lands in the No. 32 slot.

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F&Iby StaffJanuary 17, 2013

Ford to Hire 2,200 Salaried U.S. Workers This Year

Ford announced it will hire 2,200 salaried workers in 2013 to support new products. The new employees will fill jobs in such areas as product development, manufacturing and IT.

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