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ArticlesDecember 9, 2015

The Year Ahead: Part One

Dealer operations expert puts 2015 in the rearview mirror and identifies trends in sales, compliance and recalls that will affect dealers in 2016.

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NewsNovember 3, 2015

AutoNation Posts $146 Q3 Increase in F&I Per-Copy Average

The group averaged $1,549 in F&I profit per vehicle retailed in the third quarter. Company officials noted that new-vehicle PVRs from self-generated sales, including F&I contributions, were about $800 higher than new-vehicle PVRs from sales generated by third-party lead providers.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoOctober 12, 2015

Vroom Service

Vroom is one of a handful of firms attempting to prove that cars and F&I products can be sold online, with one major difference: The company was founded by former AutoNation executives.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonSeptember 14, 2015

TrueCar President to Lead Google’s Self-Driving Car Initiative

John Krafcik is stepping down this week as president of TrueCar to take on a new role as CEO of the autonomous car division of Google.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2015

AutoNation Will No Longer Sell Cars With Open Recalls

AutoNation has announced a new policy to not sell, lease or wholesale any new or used vehicle that has an open safety recall. The dealer group will now hold those vehicles in inventory until they are repaired.

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NewsAugust 18, 2015

AutoNation Acquires 16 Stores

AutoNation has signed agreements to acquire 13 stores in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, and three stores in the Baltimore, Md., market, bringing its total franchise count to 327.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonAugust 6, 2015

TrueCar’s Painter to Step Down

TrueCar CEO Scott Painter has announced that he will vacate his post in the wake of second quarter losses of nearly $15 million.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoAugust 5, 2015

Trust Issues

The breakup between TrueCar and AutoNation stirred up old emotions and accusations, but a former TrueCar exec believes both companies will survive the dustup.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJuly 23, 2015

AutoNation’s Jackson Urges Other Lenders to Follow Honda Financial’s Lead

The group’s chief executive reiterated his support for Honda Financial’s new dealer markup caps. He said the policy should serve as a template for the rest of the auto finance industry.

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NewsJune 16, 2015

IAS Names New Regional Sales Manager

Sean Dawson, who formerly worked with dealers in roles at PermaPlate and TD Auto Finance, has been selected as a regional sales manager for IAS.

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