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F&Iby StaffSeptember 18, 2012

Nissan Releases Lease-Return Mobile App

The automaker is looking to streamline the lease-return process with its new RPM Mobile app. It will be made available to both Nissan and Infiniti dealers.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 18, 2012

Akshaya Mehta Joins VINtek as Executive VP

VINtek welcomes Akshaya Mehta to its executive team. He will oversee technology and strategic planning.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 18, 2012

Fitch: Losses Hold Steady for U.S. Auto ABS

Fitch Ratings’ latest index reading indicates steady performance within the auto ABS segment, with prime annualized net losses dropping 24 percent.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 18, 2012

Ally Offers Balloon Payment Option

The new Ally Balloon Advantage represents the company’s latest financing option. It will debut in New York and California before rolling out to other U.S. markets.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 18, 2012

Preferred Warranties to Offer iTapMenu to Dealer Clients

Preferred Warranties, which works closely with dealerships specializing in pre-owned sales, became the latest company to offer the iTapMenu to its customers.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 14, 2012

Nine Miami Residents Arrested in Auto Fraud Takedown

Nine Miami residents were arrested on charges of auto scams that bilked area businesses out of nearly half a million dollars.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 14, 2012

[Video] Tip of the Week: Overcoming the 'Powertrain Coverage' Objection

Longer factory powertrain coverage does undermine the F&I manager’s effort to sell product, but maybe there’s another way to look at it. United Development Systems’ Gerry Gould explains in this week’s Tip of the Week.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 14, 2012

Michigan Dealer Retires, Gives Employees $1,000 for Every Year of Service

Michigan car dealer Howard Cooper retired. Before he did, he gave his employees $1,000 for every year they were employed by his 47-year-old store.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 14, 2012

Study Evaluates Dealer Online Advertising Mix

Dataium reports in its study with Cars.com that digital marketing strategies employed by dealers may not be worth the price.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 14, 2012

Auto Affordability Improves Slightly In Second Quarter, Comerica Reports

Comerica Bank’s auto affordability index shows little change from the first quarter, as consumers spent roughly the same amount on new cars in the second quarter as they did in the opening quarter of 2012.

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