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DealerPeak Chooses Flick Fusion for Video Marketing

URBANDALE, Iowa — Flick Fusion was chosen as the preferred video marketing provider for DealerPeak’s full system CRM, website and desking solutions, the company announced, reported by F&I and Showroom. Dealerships using DealerPeak solutions will have the option to access the Flick Fusion video marketing platform as part of the deal. Dealers will be able to use ... Read More »

Michigan Suspends Licenses of Five Dealers

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has summarily suspended the licenses of five Detroit used-vehicle dealers after her office identified and investigated a web of suspicious auto transactions, reports F&I and Showroom. Secretary of State staff also are cooperating with area law enforcement agencies, including the Detroit Police Commercial Auto Theft Section, ... Read More »

Inspiration To Action

Simoniz Joins F&I Admin’s SCS Auto Platform

CHICAGO – F&I Administration Solutions LLC (F&I Admin), a leading provider of software solutions for the administration of automotive F&I products, has announced that Simoniz USA is now using F&I Admin’s SCS Auto platform for the administration of its F&I products. Simoniz USA’s president and CEO, Bill Gorra, said his company selected SCS Auto after ... Read More »

House Action on Disparate Impact Not Affecting CFPB; Remains Dealer Concern

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – Contrary to news reports, the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to eliminate the Department of Justice’s use of disparate impact does not negate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) use of the legal theory in auto finance cases even if the bill passes the Senate and is not vetoed by the ... Read More »

CIO Review Recognizes MaximTrak for ‘Revolutionizing Automotive Retail’

WAYNE, Pa. — For the second year in a row, CIO Review magazine has recognized MaximTrak Technologies as a leading automotive technology solutions provider, featuring this year company president Jim Maxim, Jr. on its cover. CIO Review profiles technology solutions that can redefine the business goals of their users. In naming MaximTrak, it noted that ... Read More »

Hari Subramania Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”)

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–American Auto Guardian, Inc. (“AAGI”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Hari Subramania to Chief Financial Officer. Hari is a financial professional with more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Hari joined AAGI in January 2013, providing a solid financial management background, with expertise in budgeting & planning, management reporting, ... Read More »

Nurture Over Nature

AUL Corp Introduces New Suite of Products for Franchise Dealers

NAPA, Calif. – AUL Corp, the Napa, CA based vehicle service contract administrator unveiled their new Absolute suite of products for automobile franchise dealers at their recent Annual Agency Meeting. The all-new Absolute program was developed in conjunction with AUL’s leading agents from the ground up to meet the changing demands in the marketplace. “We ... Read More »

Fiat Chrysler Sees May Industry Sales Flat to Up 0.7 Percent

The U.S. auto industry will remain on track for the best sales year in a decade despite industry growth being flat to up 0.7 percent in May, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) said on Tuesday, reports Reuters. FCA’s forecast is slightly more optimistic than those of Wall Street analysts surveyed by Reuters, who expected a 1 percent ... Read More »