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A ‘practitioner workshop’ from the NADA Show.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375774/thriving-in-a-tough-market
Though the state’s auto dealers haven’t sought to be ahead of some industry curves, its unique regulatory environment has forced that over the past century.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375738/california-leading
Q1 stats show more than ever are opting for seven-year loans for new vehicles.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375767/auto-borrowers-stretch-further
As the world absorbs separate reciprocal duties on imported goods, the sector starts adjusting to the 25% tariff on vehicles, awaits parts equivalent.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375765/auto-industry-reacts-to-tariff
In this video, Adam Walters explains why guaranteed asset protection is essential for vehicle financing.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375760/helping-customers-understand-gap-insurance-benefits
Company is providing a fully integrated F&I administration model to Nissan Extended Services North America’s dealer network.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375761/dowc-powers-the-future-of-fi-for-nesna
How to train salespeople on F&I products.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375725/elevating-the-auto-sales-experience
Points out the biggest movers in each region while still tracking national pricing shifts.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375749/carfax-adds-regional-data-to-used-car-index
Report analyzes results of the last week before U.S. trade tariffs were set to take effect.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375747/black-book-weekly-market-update-39
Technology Plus pairs enhanced vehicle protection with smartphone repair benefits.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375745/assurant-launches-vehicle-care-offering
Focusing on enriching others, whether customers or colleagues, will get you far.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375732/enhancing-lives
Hybrids, trucks fare better as post-pandemic market normalizes with revived inventories.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375728/car-types-depreciate-differently
Trump moves forward with tariff, citing national security, U.S. industrial base.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375726/25-duty-on-autos-auto-parts-set
Maryland bill would prevent them from using collected data to cancel policies, among other prohibitions.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375711/state-may-limit-insurer-telematics-use
Spring wholesale season continues its bang of a beginning.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375709/black-book-weekly-market-update-38
Satisfaction for level-2 chargers dips, though they still rate the highest of available types.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375707/home-ev-charger-reception-mixed
Emotional intelligence is the secret sauce to dealership success.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375650/crank-up-the-eq
Cosmetic panel can fall off unexpectedly, posing crash danger.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375680/cybertruck-recalled-again
Sharp drop in thefts after pandemic-era spike biggest decrease in decades, nonprofit says.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375678/fewer-vehicles-stolen-in-2024
2025 F&I Hall of Fame inductees focus on the segment’s service to customers – and others.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375674/hall-of-heart
Minding terminology used in the dealership is wise for compliance sake.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375672/car-dealer-glossarians-despair
Three approaches to attaining your ‘black belt’ in the sector.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375663/the-servant-leading-fi-manager
Larger-than-normal increases distinguished last week's market.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375658/black-book-weekly-market-update-37
Domestic violence survivors could request disconnection to prevent harassment, stalking by abusers.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375656/bill-would-stop-misuse-of-connected-vehicle-service
Transmission wear that can lead to risk of crash to be fixed with software.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375654/cadillacs-camaros-recalled
Ways you can keep yourself informed to stop fraudsters in their tracks.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375635/staying-compliance-current
Strong results come despite some persistent weaknesses.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375630/service-drive-satisfaction-steady
Updated IIHS awards criteria eliminate many new vehicles as SUVs dominate the winners list.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375628/back-seats-less-safe-new-tests-find
Black Book was monitoring the effect of trade tariffs and consumer tax refunds on used-vehicle prices.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375619/black-book-weekly-market-update-36
Segment veterans inducted into Bobit Business Media’s F&I Hall of Fame at Agent Summit, one posthumously.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375618/five-fi-standouts-honored
Mixed February conditions still produce highest Cox index reading in more than two years.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375616/auto-credit-looser
Q4 data show they figure largely in the transactions with their significant cost savings.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375605/leases-popular-with-ev-consumers
Try listening and acknowledging objections instead of responding to them right away.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375603/earning-customers-respect
An SUV again rolls away with the overall award by panel of female auto journalists.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375601/womens-car-of-the-year-named
Signs of the nearing spring appeared in wholesale market last week.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375592/black-book-weekly-market-update-35
Cox Auto analysts see added costs for automakers, unpredictability drags on demand due to new price inflation.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375590/tariff-tangle-could-be-bad-news-for-sales
2025 expectations gauged in annual survey surprising given slower demand, new U.S. policy.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375588/ev-production-expected-to-grow
Shaving some time off the duration of deals for the customer can bring better results.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375575/pace-equals-profit
Dealers could use the breathing room created by the FTC’s CARS Rule defeat to bolster their reputations with customers.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375563/lesson-from-a-close-call
Consumer Reports largely favors electrified models in the recommendations.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375566/top-10-2025-vehicles-named
Kia identified flaw in supplied part that can lead to damage, loss of power and even fire.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375564/vehicles-recalled-for-engine-damage-risk
This short list is a good guide to help dealers stay compliant today.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375553/prohibited-practices-primer
The organization’s 2025 leader is focused on defending dealers and keeping an eye on China, among other priorities.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375542/new-at-the-top-of-nada
Survey finds little deviation in adoption once consumers make the switch.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375549/ev-owners-stay-loyal-to-the-segment
Subcompact cars have consistently seen high depreciation, including last week.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375547/black-book-weekly-market-update-34
AAA survey finds they favor semiautonomous safety features instead.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375545/drivers-fear-driverless-tech
How F&I departments can leverage lessons from the world of sports to best position dealerships for a changed market.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375530/embracing-disruption-with-a-partner-for-the-future
Walser Auto Group to add brand to its already large list with new dealership.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375520/mitsubishi-store-coming-to-minneapolis-area
Incentives drive streak as dealer profits keep falling from pandemic-era highs.
https://www.fi-magazine.com/375518/new-vehicle-sales-expected-up-this-month