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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2010

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Washington is working overtime these days, so expect 2010 to be a bumpy ride on the regulatory front.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoJanuary 1, 2010

Rebuilding Floorplan Financing

Despite signs of retail financing beginning to loosen up, dealer financing remains a major concern. It’s one of the reasons why the NADA is stepping up efforts to restart the market.

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NewsDecember 8, 2009

Legislative Effort Moves Forward Despite Promises From GM and Chrysler to Address Dealership Closures

Despite General Motors and Chrysler announcing comprehensive plans to resolve concerns by dealers who were cut or are winding down, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) continued this week to pursue legislation to reverse dealer terminations.

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NewsDecember 7, 2009

Every GM Vehicle Sold Costs Taxpayers $12,200

According to a recent report by the National Taxpayers Union, American taxpayers have paid $12,200 for every General Motors vehicle sold through the beginning of 2011, and $7,600 for every Chrysler vehicle sold.

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NewsNovember 10, 2009

GMAC Will Fuel Chrysler’s Comeback

Chrysler Group officials made it clear last Wednesday that securing the financing needs of its dealers will be key to realizing its $500 million, five-year plan. GMAC responded the following day by saying that it’s quickly ramping up efforts to becoming the preferred financing source of Chrysler dealers and customers.

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NewsNovember 10, 2009

Chrysler Reveals 5-Year Plan Business Plan

Chrysler Group LLC unveiled its five-year business plan on Nov. 4, and said it's working to introduce a test fleet of plug-in hybrid minivans and trucks in 2011 and possibly an all-electric vehicle in 2012.

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NewsNovember 5, 2009

Lawmaker, McEleney to GMAC: Floorplanning at Crossroads

U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-Mich.) and National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) chairman John McEleney have undertaken separate campaigns to extend a program designed to provide floorplanning credit to Chrysler dealerships.

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NewsNovember 4, 2009

Chrysler Offers Incentives Through Credit Union Program

Chrysler Group LLC is offering credit union members preferred pricing on all 2009 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles and a select number of 2010 vehicles through the“ Invest in America” program.

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NewsOctober 28, 2009

GMAC Shoring Up Capital Position Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

An insider confirmed on Wednesday reports that GMAC Financial Services Inc. is in discussions with the U.S. Treasury Department for a third-round of taxpayer-backed funding – one of two moves the auto finance company made this week to shore up its capital position ahead of an impending regulatory deadline.

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NewsOctober 26, 2009

Chrysler Financial to End Business in 2011

Chrysler Financial, the former captive lender of Chrysler LLC, will liquidate and cease business in Dec. 31, 2011, according to a letter from the U.S. Treasury Department.

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