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NewsApril 29, 2014

Sonic to Pilot Hybrid Process in July

Sonic officials said last week the group will begin piloting its new customer experience initiative at a Charlotte, N.C., store this July. The new process promises to deliver a ‘one associate at one price in one hour’ buying experience.

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NewsApril 29, 2014

Penske’s Quarterly Income Hits Historic High

Despite its Northeast and Central Midwest dealerships losing approximately 280 selling days due to harsh weather, Penske Automotive reported last week that it achieved a 15.4% increase in income from continuing operations.

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NewsApril 24, 2014

Asbury Posts Record First Quarter

The group reported during it quarterly conference call that earnings per share were up 34% from the year-ago quarter, an all-time record for the group. On the same day, Executive Vice President and COO Michael Kearney announced his retirement.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoApril 22, 2014

AutoNation Sets F&I Record, Puts Lead Providers on Notice

F&I gross profit per vehicle retailed reached a record $1,407 for the nation’s largest dealer group, but the achievement was overshadowed by the warning executives issued to lead providers.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 20, 2014

Lithia Posts Record Revenues for 2013

The company’s revenues exceeded $1 billion in the fourth quarter and $4 billion for the full year. Its F&I operations also posted increases in F&I penetrations and profit per retail unit.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 20, 2014

Group 1 to Implement NADA Fair Lending Plan

The dealer group not only endorses the association’s fair lending plan, it plans to implement the program in the next several months, officials confirm.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 18, 2014

Penske Holds Off on Adopting NADA Compliance Program

Officials with Penske Automotive Group, which reported a record fourth quarter, said the operation will “wait and see” when it comes to adopting the NADA’s new fair lending compliance program.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 6, 2014

Asbury ‘Very Confident’ About Meeting CFPB’s Requirements

Asbury Automotive Group, which reported a record fourth quarter, does not plan to alter any business practices in response to the CFPB’s scrutiny of rate participation programs. Officials reveal that the dealer group already has already adopted many of the regulator's recommendations.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2014

Asbury Automotive Reports Record Fourth Quarter

Asbury Automotive reported a total revenue increase of 13% in the fourth quarter 2013, compared to 2012. Officials expect continued growth in 2014 thanks to a healthy automotive retail environment.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 4, 2014

Move to Flats Unlikely in 2014, Says AutoNation’s Jackson

AutoNation’s chief executive says he doesn’t expect the CFPB to eliminate rate participation, but he admits to not knowing ‘the end of the story yet.’

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