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F&Iby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Dealer.com Acquires hearforward to Expand Social Media Services

The online marketing firm expects to beef up its social media offerings with its acquisition of hearforward on Aug. 17. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Auto Dealer M&A Activity Declines

A new report indicates that merger-and-acquisition activity among public dealer groups dropped 55 percent in the first half of 2012.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 21, 2012

RouteOne Enhances iPhone App

The firm’s iPhone app can now forward ‘sent’ applications to new finance sources, allows for secure text communication between the dealer and finance source, calculates payoff quotes and captures leads.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Used Prices Could Fall by 3 Percent in September, the NADA Reports

Used-vehicle pricing is following seasonal patterns and could drop another 3 to 3.5 percent next month behind rising incentive spending and dealers prepping for new arrivals, the NADA reports.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Manheim Launches Learning Website for Dealers

The learning site doesn’t require users to log in, allowing non-Manheim customers to take advantage of this new educational resource, which teaches and provides overviews of the firm’s products and services.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Calif. Used-Car Dealer Convicted of Felony Sales Tax Evasion

A former used-car dealer was convicted to four years and eight months in state prison in connection with a scheme to evade paying sales taxes.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Delinquencies, Repossessions Drop in Q2, Experian Automotive Reports

Consumers continued to make their auto loan payments on time in the second quarter, with 30- and 60-day delinquencies falling to historic lows.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Wells Fargo Expands GM Relationship, Eyes Other Automakers

Wells Fargo officials told Bloomberg that it would like to expand its relationship with General Motors. A bank official also said the company is interested in expanding its offerings to other automakers.

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Auto Financeby StaffAugust 16, 2012

[Video] Tip of the Week: How Compliant Is Your Presentation?

United Development Systems’ Gerry Gould gets a little controversial in his newest Tip of the Week. The director of training for United Development Systems talks transparency, ethics and the different between a noncompliant and compliant presentation.

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F&Iby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Report Claims BMW Included Demo Sales in July Totals

BMW used demo sales to boost its July sales numbers in order to gain a competitive edge with Mercedes-Benz, The Wall Street Journal reported this week.

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