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Auto Financeby StaffJuly 1, 2011

June Sales Trend Upward as Production Gets Back on Track

June was a standout month for Ford, GM, Nissan, Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz, all of which realized improvements from the year-ago month. Toyota showed decreases for June compared to last year and Honda continued to feel the effects of the March 11 earthquake in Japan. Overall, automakers realized month-to-month sales increases thanks to improved production capacity.

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Auto Financeby StaffJuly 1, 2011

Originations Increase as Payment Patterns Improve, Reports Equifax

Equifax’s national monthly report showed increases in originations for auto, bankcard, consumer finance and home equity revolving lines on a year-to-date basis.

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Auto Financeby StaffJuly 1, 2011

Toyota Talks Earthquake, New Technology, Product Launches at Dealer Meetings

Toyota’s annual dealer meeting topics included the Prius family launch, new technology offerings and greater regional autonomy.

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Auto Financeby StaffJuly 1, 2011

Edmunds Announces 2011 ‘Readers’ Most Wanted’ Award Winners

The 2011 Readers' Most Wanted Award names vehicles in 12 categories that received the most votes from car enthusiasts in an online survey. Some of the categories included ‘Fuel Sipper,’ ‘Cheap Car’ and ‘Future Vehicle.’

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Auto Financeby StaffJuly 1, 2011

Nissan Reports May 2011 Production, Sales, Export Results

Despite still feeling the effects of the March 11 earthquake, Nissan Motor Co. reported a a 19.3 percent year-over-year increase in global production in May.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 28, 2011

Flagship Credit Acceptance Rolls Out National Subprime Loan Portfolio Program

Flagship Credit Acceptance’s Portfolio Acquisition Program will purchase existing portfolios of nonprime and subprime loans from auto dealers and finance companies across the United States.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 28, 2011

CarFinance Capital Launches in Texas

CarFinance Capital LLC launched its nonprime auto financing system in Texas following a similar program rollout in California in May.

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F&Iby StaffJune 27, 2011

Video: F&I's Tip of the Week

Are there more things going wrong at your dealership than going right? Check out this pep talk from Gerry Gould in the magazine's Tip of the Week.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 27, 2011

Toyota Camry “Most American Car,” Says New Study

The Toyota Camry ranked No.1 in Cars.com’s annual American Made Index for the third consecutive year. The Toyota Sienna and Tundra also made the list, ranking sixth and ninth, respectively.

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Auto Financeby StaffJune 27, 2011

CarGurus: Midwest Biggest Fans of 'American Made'

A new study from CarGurus showed that cities in the Midwest, such as Detroit and St. Louis, topped the list while West Coast cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles were at the bottom.

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