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NewsJanuary 6, 2010

AFSA's 2010 Conference to Address Industry's Top Challenges

While the economy is beginning to show signs of recovery, many challenges remain for the vehicle finance industry. In response, the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has assembled a powerful lineup for its 14th Annual Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition, which will be held Feb. 10-12 at Walt Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2010

Smaller Used-Vehicle Supply Boosts Wholesale Prices in 2009

About 8 million fewer used cars and trucks entered the U.S. market over the past two years, resulting in higher used-vehicle prices every month in 2009, according to the latest AuctionNet data of wholesale transaction prices.

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ArticlesCover Storyby 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 10, 2009

Geithner Extends TARP; Hopes to Spur Business Lending

Saying the recovery of the financial system remains incomplete, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner extended the government’s $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to October 2010, but promised to pledge no more than $550 billion.

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NewsDecember 10, 2009

Rep. Watt Looks to Eliminate Dealer Exemption From CFPA

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is mobilizing a nationwide grassroots effort today to oppose Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.)’s amendment to eliminate an exemption for auto dealers from the soon-to-be created Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA).

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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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ArticlesDecember 1, 2009

Legislative Battle Far From Over

One amendment down, many more to go as automotive dealers face potentially disruptive new regulations.

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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 3, 2009

NADA Chief Economist Counters Edmunds.com Analysis of C4C Program

After a thorough review of the Cash for Clunkers program, the chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Paul Taylor, determined that the cost of each incremental vehicle sold was around $4,587.

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NewsOctober 29, 2009

NADA Lobbies for Changes to SBA Floorplan Financing Program

The National Automobile Dealers Association has urged the U.S. Small Business Administration to expand loan amounts and guaranties under the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Initiative, which launched in July and will continue through September 2010.

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