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

The General Motors Board of Directors has unanimously elected Mary Barra as its next chairman, effective immediately. She succeeds Theodore Solso, who will...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322086/mary-barra-named-new-chairman-of-gm

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KAR Global Announces Board of Directors Addition
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New-vehicle sales for 2015 totaled 17.5 million units, with the industry closing out the year with December sales of 1.6 million units, according to...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/322097/2015-new-vehicle-sales-reaches-17-5-million-units

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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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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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General Motors told its dealers on Wednesday that it is cutting service visits on its free maintenance program and is rolling back coverage terms on its...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/321534/gm-announces-modifications-to-powertrain-warranty-maintenance-program

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Autotrader Names Best Non-Luxury and Best Luxury Certified Pre-Owned Programs for 2020
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Categories: Auto Finance, Dealer Ops, F&I

GM Financial's transformation from subprime finance source to GM's captive finance company continued in the second quarter, with GM new-vehicle loans and...

https://www.fi-magazine.com/321811/gm-financials-penetration-of-gm-retail-sales-grows-globally-in-q2

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New Experian Report Shows Auto Industry Continued to Rebound in Q3
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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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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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Average New-Vehicle Prices Up 4% Year-Over-Year in May 2020

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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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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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The Kerrigan Index Drops to 2012 Levels
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