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CNA National Welcomes New Vice President, Saundra Stewart

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—CNA National Warranty Corporation is pleased to announce Saundra Stewart as the company’s new Vice President for National Accounts, effective January 4. “We are excited to have Saundra join the CNA National team. She has a wealth of experience in the automotive marketplace, which will serve us well as we grow our business over ... Read More »

50th F&I Product Administrator Signs On With F&I Admin

CHICAGO – F&I Administration Solutions, LLC (F&I Admin), North America’s leading provider of software solutions for the administration of F&I products, announced today that it has added it’s 50th product administrator to the company’s steadily growing customer base. This milestone marks a significant achievement for F&I Admin and confirms its leadership position in the automotive and ... Read More »

Dealer Summit 2016 to Host F&I Think Tank

IAS Announces Internal Promotions to Senior Leadership

AUSTIN – IAS, a leading provider of F&I solutions to automobile dealerships, today announced a series of senior management changes designed to advance the adoption of the company’s complete F&I solution. Frank Klaus has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for the IAS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Dublin, Ohio offices. Mr. Klaus had previously served ... Read More »

GM, Jim Koons and Lithia Settle FTC’s Complaints Regarding CPO Claims

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that General Motors, Jim Koons Management and Lithia Motors Inc. have agreed to settle the regulator’s allegations that each touted rigorous inspections for certified pre-owned vehicles, but failed to disclose that some of the vehicles they were selling were subject to unrepaired safety recalls. According ... Read More »

Cox Automotive Enters F&I Product Business

ATLANTA — Cox Automotive is getting into the F&I business. The company announced today it has acquired a minority interest in SilverRock Holdings LLC, which is majority owned by Ernest Garcia and Ray Fidel of DriveTime through a separate company, Oreno Holdings Inc. The transaction closed on Dec. 31, 2015. According to officials, Go Financial ... Read More »

Auto/Mate Announces Integration With Scan123

ALBANY, N.Y. — Auto/Mate Dealership Systems today announced the integration of its dealership management system (DMS) with Scan123’s electronic document management system. Auto dealerships using Scan123’s solution can now store and access documents through the firm’s Automotive Productivity Management Suite (AMPS) DMS. According to company officials, the integration is designed to help dealers transition to ... Read More »

Robertson to Offer Glimpse Into Future at Dealer Summit

Registration Open for Dealer Summit 2016

TAMPA — Organizers of Dealer Summit announced that registration is now open for the event, which is scheduled for May 3–5, 2016, at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel. “This is the event dealers have been waiting for,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and publisher of Auto Dealer Today and F&I and Showroom. “Get ready for three days of advanced education ... Read More »

Hudson Cook, LLP Adds Allen H. Denson as Partner

HANOVER, Md. – Hudson Cook, LLP, a nationwide provider of legal compliance services for the financial services industry, announces the elevation of Allen Denson to partner in its Washington, D.C. office. Allen has been an Associate with the Firm since January, 2014. He represents financial institutions and other creditors in investigations and litigation with federal financial ... Read More »