Categories: Dealer Ops, F&I

The new extended ‘bumper-to-bumper’ warranty isn’t designed to act like a dealer-offered service contract. Repairs can be completed without filing a claim...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/350960/gm-rolls-out-optional-extended-warranty

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Leveraging the Monroney Label
Two Brands Repeat Again in Residual Value Awards
Alabama Franchises Sell
Tennessee Dealership Changes Hands
Industry Challenges to the CARS Rule

Categories: Dealer Ops, Digital, F&I

Chevrolet-Buick-GMC and Cadillac Protection is now onboarding and training GM’s U.S. dealers on MaximTrak’s Digital F&I Retailing Suite, which consists of...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/323353/gms-protection-coverage-group-selects-maximtraks-digital-fi-solutions

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Virtual F&I Launches vMenu
Maximizing Revenue Potential
Xtime Adds New Features
AiAuto Debuts AI-Driven Solutions
F&I Training Tool Updated

Categories: Dealer Ops, F&I

In a verdict that took less than an hour to decide, a Houston Jury found that a General Motors ignition switch in a 2007 Saturn Sky did not cause a 2011...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322577/jury-clears-gm-in-texas-ignition-switch-trial

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Car Color Palette Warms
Recalls to Fix Issues That Can Affect Air Bag Performance
Buy-Sell Market Momentum Continues
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Value of EV Tax Credits, on the Chopping Block, Quantified

Categories: Auto Finance, Dealer Ops, F&I, Showroom, Training

Fueled by domestic brands and the sale of trucks and SUVs, the average price for a new vehicle in June increased 2% from a year to $33,652, according to...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322457/kbb-average-transaction-price-rises-in-june

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Carfax Adds Regional Data to Used-Car Index
Used EV Market Shoots Up
Some Cars See Price Cuts
New-Vehicle Prices, Volume Take Seasonal Dip
Autotrader Names 10 Best 2024 EVs

Categories: Auto Finance, Dealer Ops, F&I, Showroom, Training

Kia ended the 27-year reign of premium brands by ranking highest among all nameplates in J.D. Power’s annual study. Overall, new-vehicle quality improved...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322438/j-d-power-initial-quality-shows-largest-improvement-in-seven-years

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EV Owners Stay Loyal to the Segment
Two Brands Repeat Again in Residual Value Awards
Vehicle Infotainment Improving
Women’s Car of the Year Named
Some Vehicles Figure Largely in Fatal Crashes

Categories: F&I

General Motors Co. has named Tony Francavilla as vice president of global quality, according to a company announcement. In this role, he will be responsible...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322411/general-motors-names-new-vice-president-of-global-quality

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Nonluxury EV Segment Is Telling
American-Made Is Relative
Reynolds and Reynolds Names Acting CEO
Hyundai Stores Spiffed Up
Mastering Timing and Messaging in Dealership Marketing

Categories: Auto Finance, Dealer Ops, F&I, Showroom, Training

General Motors should gain market share by replacing 88% of its light-duty lineup by 2020, while Volkswagen and Korean automakers are relying too heavily on...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322343/gm-replacing-88-of-lineup-by-2020

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Trucks and SUVs Dominate Popular Used Sales
Longest Lasting Vehicles Named
Report: EV Stations Should Support Multiple Standards
Vehicle Blind Spots Expanding
EVs Recalled Again

Categories: Auto Finance, Dealer Ops, Digital, F&I, Showroom, Training

General Motors responded on Friday to legal concerns raised in a Feb. 8 letter from the California New Car Dealers Association. The automaker said it is not...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322184/california-dealers-question-legality-of-gms-online-sales-portal

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California Dealers Blast New Honda Brand
California Leading
Industry Challenges to the CARS Rule
Benefits of Associating
The Regulatory Empire Is Striking Back

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The automaker Factory Pre-Owned Collection portal is now live. The site, which will open up the automaker's remarketing channel to consumers, contains more...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322156/gms-online-used-car-purchasing-site-goes-live

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Leveraging the Monroney Label
From Zero to Hero With 3 Simple Things
Industry Challenges to the CARS Rule
Longest Lasting Vehicles Named
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Categories: Auto Finance, Compliance, Dealer Ops, Digital, F&I, Showroom, Training

The regulator said the three companies agreed to settle its charges that they failed to disclose that some certified pre-owned vehicles were subject to open...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322134/gm-jim-koons-and-lithia-settle-ftcs-complaints-regarding-cpo-claims

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Industry Challenges to the CARS Rule
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