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F&Iby StaffMay 1, 2012

Economy on the Brink of Another Slump?

A leading credit index slides for the first time in five months, provoking concerns the economy will retreat for the third time in as many years.

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F&Iby StaffApril 26, 2012

[Video] Tip of the Week: Stepping Outside of the Box

Gerry Gould issues a challenge to F&I managers in his latest Tip of the Week. And, no, he’s not talking about greeting customers in the showroom.

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F&Iby StaffApril 26, 2012

Penske Records Most Profitable Q1

Fueled by an 18.1 percent increase in total retail sales, Penske Automotive Group achieved it most profitable first quarter in company history.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 26, 2012

Sonic Profits Up 24 Percent in Q1

Sonic Automotive Inc. reported a 24 percent profit increase in the first quarter, and a record 9 percent increase in same-store revenues.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 26, 2012

Chrysler Won't Renew Deal With Ally

Chrysler Group LLC notified Ally Financial Inc. that it will not renew its auto finance agreement with the former captive lender. Officials, however, left open the possibility of a future partnership.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 26, 2012

CFPB Blog Puts Auto Lenders On Notice

In a recent blog post on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) website, the Assistant Director for the Office of Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity said the agency will be paying more attention to non-mortgage loans, and specifically called out auto loans.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 26, 2012

Asbury Records Best Q1 Performance in Group History

Asbury Automotive Group Inc. achieved an all-time high for first-quarter operating profits, the dealer group reported today.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 26, 2012

Group 1 Records All-Time High for Gross Profit in Q1

Group 1 Automotive Inc. set new records for total gross profit, as well as first-quarter revenue and F&I gross profit per vehicle sold.

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F&Iby StaffApril 26, 2012

RouteOne Offers Free Windows Phone 7 App

RouteOne's mobile app tools are now compatible with Windows Phone 7, the company announced this week.

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Auto Financeby StaffApril 26, 2012

F&I and New-Vehicle Profitability Drive Profit Gains for AutoNation

AutoNation Inc. reported increased profitability in each of its business sectors for the first quarter, with revenue up 10 percent and gross profit up 6 percent. F&I gross profit per vehicle sold was up 7.2 percent.

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