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BMW Financial Services Uses App to Offer Promotion for New Model
Friday, Apr. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW Financial Services revealed it is offering a consumer promotion through its Ultimate Drive smartphone app. Now, iPhone and Android users can visit the app not only to check out well-known roads across America, but also ... [Read More]
Ally Financial Honors Dealer with Contribution in His Name
Friday, Apr. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
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J.D. Power: Long-Term Loans Hit Record Penetration
Friday, Apr. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The market penetration of long-term financing deals reached a record level last month, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which found that 30.1 percent of retail sales in March included 72-month (or longer) loan terms. J.D. ... [Read More]
America’s Car-Mart Opens 113th Dealership
Friday, Apr. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain America’s Car-Mart recently announced it has opened the doors to its 113th rooftop. Marking the second dealership for the chain in this Southern state, the new store is located in Tupelo, Miss. Commenting ... [Read More]
GSFSGroup Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Provider and administrator of F&I products and reinsurance structures for the automotive industry GSFSGroup revealed this week that it has appointed a chief financial officer. Tapped for the position is Dianna Dryer. Dryers responsibilities will include “leading the ... [Read More]
CARS Plans Free Webinar to Explain New Open-Source IBEAM Portal
Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — Because of so much interest in a new open-source, freeware version of its IBEAM Web portal coming to the agent and lender community, Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems is planning a free Webinar to explain the product. CARS ... [Read More]
GM Financial Confirms VP’s Retirement and Transition Plan
Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — As reported sources discussed the company's latest selling of asset-backed securities, General Motors Financial confirmed retirement plans for one of its top executives. GM Financial announced earlier this week that Brian Mock, the company's executive vice ... [Read More]
Cars.com Turns to RoadLoans.com as Preferred Lender
Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — This week, Cars.com selected RoadLoans.com as its exclusive lender for its online customers looking to get pre-approved auto financing as part of their shopping experience. Potential buyers who visit Cars.com, newcars.com or pickuptrucks.com will have the option to ... [Read More]
Fed Gives Update on Average New-Vehicle APR from Commercial Banks
Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the Federal Reserve still hasn't resumed its regular reporting on averages for new-vehicle loans by finance companies, officials late last week did post the latest average by commercial banks. The Fed indicated the average interest rate ... [Read More]
First Quarter Bankruptcy Filings Slide
Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va.— As the first quarter of 2012 comes to an end, the bankruptcy filing rate for the period reflect a recovering economy and cautious consumers. The American Bankruptcy Institute reported a 12-percent dip in bankruptcy filings since the same ... [Read More]
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