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F&I•by Lori Church•June 1, 2020

Slow Down to Speed Up

We’ve all heard scary stories of identity theft and the stolen cars resulting from it. We need to slow down to speed up and use all the tools in our arsenal to prevent identity theft.

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F&I•by Vladimir Kovacevic•May 27, 2020

How Automotive Lenders Can Remain Successful During Economic Downturns

Due to a multitude of factors, including vehicle sales, household debt and unemployment, automotive lenders will be affected differently depending on their market segment and their loan origination process.

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Sales•by Mike Dickerson•May 26, 2020

How Are Consumers Shopping for Cars?

Understanding the differences in target audiences, their feelings about brand, loyalty, preferences, and shopping habits is vital for success.

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Meet the Executive•by Nancy Dunham•May 22, 2020

AN INTERVIEW WITH GINA COCKING

Gina Cocking was recently appointed CEO of Colonnade Advisors, a mergers and acquisitions investment bank with expertise in the automotive F&I industry. Cocking has a storied professional background that includes high-profile positions in investment banking and as CFO at major financial institutions.

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Industry•by Erica Danford•May 19, 2020

The Importance of Online Reputation Management for Automotive Dealers

As vehicle margins continue to compress, dealers need to differentiate themselves beyond vehicle prices and offer consumers a premium experience. An excellent reputation and finding the right vendor to manage it are vital first steps.

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Product & Technology•by Tom Rubadue•May 14, 2020

Does Your Product Administrator Know the Recipe for Success?

Developing a new product in the retail automotive F&I industry requires special attention to the steps that must be completed and what ‘ingredients’ go into the mix. Find an administrator that has the secret recipe!

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Product & Technology•by Maurice Hamilton•May 13, 2020

Digital Security in 3 Easy Steps

Data breaches are on the rise across all industries. So, what can you do to be prepared? Start with education and staying up to date with the most common methods used to gain access to a company’s systems.

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Industry•Cover Story•by Gil Van Over•May 12, 2020

The Digital Revolution is Upon Us

An unspoken truth is that sometimes a drastic, calamitic action has to sideswipe a process to speed up the evolutionary process. The calamity known as COVID-19 is acting as an agent of revolutionary change in dealer’s sales processes.

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F&I•by Justin B. Gasman•May 6, 2020

The Why Behind

Instead of simply asking, telling, or yelling at your team to get you what you need – show them why it matters, and what happens when you don’t have what you need when you need it.

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Product & Technology•by Imran Mussani•May 6, 2020

High-Tech, Soft-Touch Transactions for Gen Z in F&I

Dealers today have a choice of F&I technologies to sell to Gen Z buyers. Use yours to educate this audience about what your products do and how they will benefit from their purchase.

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