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Fiat Chrysler Recalls 703,000 Vehicles in U.S. to Fix Ignition Switches

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 702,578 SUVs and minivans to fix defective ignition switches that can unexpectedly turn off the engine, according to documents posted Friday by U.S. safety regulators, reported Reuters. The recall covers Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans from 2008 to 2010 model years and Dodge Journey SUVs from ... Read More »

Dealer, Employee Charged With Threatening Customer

WESTPORT, Mass. — The owner of F&R Auto Sales and an employee of the dealership have been charged with threats to do bodily harm and intimidation of a witness after a customer contacted police claiming they had threatened her. Police said in the past year they have received 26 complaints against the dealership, which first ... Read More »

DOJ, N.Y. Regulator Subpoena Capital One

By: Gregory Arroyo MCCLEAN, Va. ─ Add Capital One to the growing list of finance sources that have received subpoenas from state and federal regulators regarding subprime auto finance originations and securitizations. According to a Feb, 24 regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the finance source received subpoenas from the New York District ... Read More »

Ga. Legislators Table Tesla Bill

ATLANTA — A subcommittee of the House Motor Vehicles Committee voted March 4 to table House Bill 393, which would have allowed Tesla to continue selling its electric vehicles directly to Georgia’s residents. The state’s dealers were behind the move to freeze the bill, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Georgia law typically prohibits manufacturers from selling ... Read More »

Consumers Relying on Financing, Experian Reports

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. —Consumers are relying on financing more than ever to buy their next vehicle, according to Experian Automotive. The firm’s latest State of the Automotive Finance Market report shows that the percentage of new vehicles purchased with financing in the fourth quarter of 2014 increased over the previous year to reach 84%. Used vehicles ... Read More »

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Autosoft, Inc. Certifies StoneEagle Technology Solutions For Integration with FLEX DMS

WEST MIDDLESEX, Penn. – Autosoft, Inc., a leading national dealer management systems (DMS) provider, announced that StoneEagle has completed the certification process for integration with the FLEX DMS as part of Autosoft’s FLEX Connect program. StoneEagle offers fully supported web-based applications that help dealers manage performance, accountability and production across their F&I and service operations. ... Read More »

CNA National is Named a Finalist in the 2015 BBB Business Ethics Awards

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – CNA National Warranty Corporation (CNAN) has been selected as a finalist in the 2015 Better Business Bureau Business Ethics Awards, sponsored by the BBB of Central, Northern and Western Arizona. “We are honored to be a finalist for this distinguished award,” says Joe Becker, president and CEO. “Since its founding in 1982, ... Read More »

GSFSGroup Hires New Compliance Director

HOUSTON – With an extensive career in diverse areas of the automotive industry, Lewis Kuhl brings a high level of expertise as the Senior Counsel and Director of Regulatory Compliance for GSFSGroup. He has responsibility for ensuring that the F&I products and each company are in compliance with the laws and regulations of each state ... Read More »

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