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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 22, 2009

GM Pulls From Microsoft to Fill CFO Vacancy

General Motors announced Monday that Chris Liddell was appointed as the company’s vice chairman and chief financial officer. Liddell was most recently CFO for Microsoft Corp., a post he held since May 2005.

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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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NewsOctober 15, 2009

AmeriCredit to Finance GM’s Subprime Customers

Through a recent partnership, AmeriCredit will provide auto financing to General Motors Co.’s subprime customers.

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NewsOctober 1, 2009

GM to Close Saturn After Penske Deal Collapses

After its deal with Penske Automotive Group Inc. collapsed, General Motors announced late Wednesday that it will begin winding down the Saturn brand and its dealership network.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2009

Penske Ends Discussions to Acquire Saturn From GM

Penske Automotive Group Inc. today announced that it has terminated its discussions with General Motors Company to acquire the Saturn brand, citing concerns directly related to the future supply of vehicles beyond the supply period it had negotiated with GM.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2009

GMAC Offers New Dealer Incentives

Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, GMAC Financial Services will begin rewarding loyal General Motors and Chrysler dealers with cash, remarketing services and other perks.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2009

Dealer Floorplan ABS Resilient Despite Recession and Automaker Bankruptcies

Auto dealer floorplan asset-backed securities (ABS) continue to perform and remain resilient despite the recession and the bankruptcies of two domestic automakers, said ratings firm DBRS.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2009

GM Selects Chrome Systems' Accessories Marketing Tool

General Motors selected Chrome Systems Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings Inc., as the exclusive provider of a fully integrated accessories solution that GM is now offering its dealers.

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