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F&Iby StaffOctober 2, 2012

NIADA Endorses RouteOne’s Credit Platform

The trade group representing independent dealers endorses RouteOne and its credit application management system.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 2, 2012

Mazda Names New Marketing VP

Industry veteran Russell Wager will lead the carmaker's integrated marketing communications programs.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 2, 2012

J.D. Power: 1 in 5 Car Buyers Use Tablets, Smartphones to Shop

J.D. Power and Associates reports that although the majority of automotive buyers still use personal computers to shop for new vehicles, tablets and smartphones are gaining traction as key shopping tools.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 2, 2012

DMEautomotive: Service Retailers Missing Profit Opportunities

A new consumer survey from DMEautomotive reveals that service shops aren't cashing in on key service opportunities. It also shows that young, Internet-savvy shoppers are rewriting the purchase process.

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Auto Financeby StaffOctober 1, 2012

Calif. BHPH Dealers to See More Regulations, Dodge Interest Rate Cap

California’s buy-here, pay-here dealers will have new requirements with which to contend come Jan. 1, but they won’t face an interest rate cap or a new licensing requirement thanks to Gov. Jerry Brown.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 27, 2012

Young Shoppers Buying Again

J.D. Power and Associates finds that young buyers are resurfacing on dealer lots, but they're buying power remains below pre-recession levels.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 27, 2012

Mobile Shoppers Want Pricing, Vehicle Availability, CNW Research Reports

In its automotive retail summary, CNW Research reveals the items shoppers are looking for when they pop onto a dealership’s mobile site.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 27, 2012

Dealers Increase Charitable Giving, Ally Survey Shows

Ally Financial’s latest survey found that charitable giving among dealers is up, with more than half of respondents saying they expect to increase contributions next year.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 27, 2012

First Investors to Merge With Equity Firm

First Investors Financial Services Group and FIFS Holdings entered into a merger agreement, which has FIFS Holdings acquiring the group’s common stock in an all-cash transaction valued at $100 million.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 27, 2012

KBB Predicts Industry Will Roll 1.14 Million Units in September

Kelley Blue Book predicts overall annual sales gains of between 7 and 10 percent for the rest of the year.

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