Cindy Allen and David Trinder reflect on the 10-year courtship that led to the merger of F&I Administration Solutions LLC and StoneEagle Inc. and offer an inside look at the transaction, the discussions that preceded it, and the new company’s future plans.
VisionMenu and Purdue University Fort Wayne have partnered to add a new ‘Lease Payment Solver’ feature to the F&I menu provider’s platform.
CDK Global has filed an opposition brief in federal court, urging the judge in an ongoing lawsuit not to dismiss claims at least two dealers allowed unauthorized third parties to access CDK’s systems.
Carvana broke into the top 10 in its first appearance on Automotive News’ list of the nation's Top 100 Used Retailers, more than doubling its output to more than 94,000 units and outpacing the Asbury, Larry H. Miller, and Ken Garff groups.
CareGard Warranty Services/AFG Companies announced the addition or promotion of four executives and plans to expand facilities and put a new emphasis on income development for dealers and agents.
The 15th annual Dealers Choice Awards survey is set to include 35 categories and will be open throughout the month of May.
Twenty-year industry veteran Pankaj Singh has been named chief technology officer at National Auto Care, where he will lead the company’s IT and project management teams.
Despite escalating new-car prices and plateauing sales, NADA analysts report little change to American dealers’ per-copy average, penetration rates, and F&I income as a percentage of gross profit in 2018.
Dent Wizard has introduced Evolution, a rebranded F&I division dedicated to continued innovation in vehicle protection products and a high standard for customer service.
Dealers and F&I professionals from across the nation gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando on Monday, Oct. 8, for Compliance Summit 2018. Attendees enjoyed a full day of advanced training, keynotes, and networking sessions, followed by Automotive Compliance Education (ACE) certification on Tuesday.
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National Automotive Experts and NWAN announced the launch of Extreme Powersports, a new service contract program for motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, personal watercraft, and more.
Edmunds says the average APR for a U.S. new-vehicle loan was 6.36% in March, putting dealers and consumers on the cusp of a ‘dramatic shift’ toward the used-car market.
The global market for dealer management systems will hit $10.1 billion by 2025, a ‘healthy’ projected growth rate of 8%, according to the latest forecast by Research Reports.
Acquisitions helped #1 Cochran Automotive and Morgan Auto improve their positions in Automotive News’ most recent list of the nation’s biggest auto retailers, but the top 10 remain entrenched.
