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F&Iby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

Six States Enforce Facebook Privacy Rights for Employees

New legislation in California and Illinois is set to take effect this week that prohibits employers from requiring employees to disclose their social media usernames and passwords. Four other states have enacted similar legislation.

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F&Iby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

SFG Finance Announces Program Changes for 2013

The auto paper purchaser for BHPH dealers, franchised dealers and finance companies introduced a new scoring model for bulk purchases.

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Auto Financeby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

Consumer Financial Problems Self-Inflicted, New Poll Says

Consumers took full blame for their credit problems in a new poll conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. The organization responded with 12 steps consumers can follow to right their credit ship — advice dealers can pass along to their customers.

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Auto Financeby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

Polk Sees New-Vehicle Registrations Climbing to 15.3M in 2013

Compact, subcompact and pickup segments will push industry up 6.6 percent over 2012, Polk predicts. The firm also says the industry will return to the 16 million-unit level by 2015.

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Auto Financeby StaffDecember 27, 2012

Franchised Dealers to Grab Larger Share of Used Sales in 2013, CNW Predicts

Franchised dealers could grab as much as 40 percent of the used-car market in 2013. The segment was on pace in December to sell 15 million units for the year.

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Auto Financeby StaffDecember 27, 2012

December Sales Could Top 1.37 Million Units, TrueCar Reports

TrueCar says the industry is on pace to sell more than 1.37 million units this month, which would put the SAAR at 15.6 million units.

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Auto Financeby StaffDecember 27, 2012

Possible Suitors for Reynolds Emerge, Report Says

Reuters reported on Dec. 24 that the Carlyle Group and KKR & Co. LP have emerged as the lead bidders for Reynolds and Reynolds Co. The deal could be worth $5 billion.

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Auto Financeby StaffDecember 27, 2012

Industry Could Retail 16 Million Units in 2013, CNW Says

CNW Research believes the industry could return to the 16 million-unit level next year. What happens in Washington, D.C., will determine whether that prediction is realized.

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F&Iby StaffDecember 27, 2012

Congress Repeals Obsolete Insurance Booklet Mandate

The bipartisan bill that would eliminate the requirement that new-car dealers keep an insurance booklet on hand or face a hefty fine is headed to President Obama for his signature. The bill was approved by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 21.

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Auto Financeby StaffDecember 27, 2012

Marc Heitz Won’t Conform, Sells Dealership

Marc Heitz, who refused to comply with General Motors’ Essential Brand Elements initiative, sold his Pro Bass Shops-styled Chevrolet store on Dec. 19.

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