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Dealers see the good and bad out of unchanged interest rates

Following Wednesday’s Fed meeting, the benchmark rate will remain at the 5.25-5.5 percent level.

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Guest commentary: Technology and AI can help new and veteran F&I managers alike overcome process pain points

Higher sales volume on car dealership lots is inevitably returning. That means more deals being drafted and more customers entering the F&I office.

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Guest commentary: How captives and banks should respond to buyers’ evolving tastes

A lender expanding into new product and service areas such as subscriptions has challenges integrating the new additions into their platform.

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Column: How to combat the fraud problem in the auto finance market

Automotive finance fraudsters today are armed with evolving technology and backed by crime syndicates; dealerships will need to be vigilant and innovative to keep up.

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Finance companies’ leasing not optimal

I have never understood why captive finance companies’ leasing terms are not structured for accurate depreciation through optimum vehicle disposal periods instead of 24-, 36- or 48-month terms.

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Asbury battling FTC allegations of violations related to F&I product sales

The Federal Trade Commission has accused Asbury Automotive of violating the FTC Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act in the dealership group’s vehicle protection product sales. Asbury denies the allegations.

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‘Artificial paydown’ fraud from customers can leave car dealers, auto lenders with losses

An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty to three counts related to duping dealers into paying or crediting him with funds based on what authorities called reports of phony former vehicle payoffs.

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Redesigned Tesla Model Y On Track To Debut In Mid 2024: Report

Tesla’s Chinese team is apparently responsible for the update.

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Volkswagen Halts ID.3, Cupra Born Production In Germany Over Demand Concerns: Report

VW is facing some real challenges with its electric revolution.

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Tesla Cybertruck: Here’s What We Expect At Today’s Launch

Some leaked details ahead of today’s launch reveal key details about Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck