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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 7, 2014

No Subprime Bubble in Sight, Equifax Says

ATLANTA — While year-to-date auto loan growth rates have slowed compared to last year, totals for new credit and the number of new loans originated for auto purchases are at all-time highs, according to Equifax’s latest National Consumer Credit Trends Report. Through June, the total number of new loans originated was 12.5 million, an increase ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 7, 2014

5 Serra Nissan Employees Arrested

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A sales manager, finance manager and three salespeople who either work for, or previously worked for, Serra Nissan are facing federal charges in connection with a scheme at the dealership to fraudulently boost loan approvals and car sales. Scott Burton, 36, of Odenville, Michael J. Wilkinson, 56, of Moody, Dwight A. Perry, ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 7, 2014

Fiat Says Merger into Dutch-Registered FCA Effective October 12

Italian carmaker Fiat said on Tuesday its merger into holding group Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) would be effective as of Oct. 12 after all conditions for the tie-up were met, reported Reuters. Fiat completed the full buyout of its U.S. unit Chrysler this year and is now incorporating all its businesses under Dutch-registered FCA, paving ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 7, 2014

GM Recalls Nearly 7,600 Chevy Caprices Over Transmission Issue

General Motors Co. will recall about 7,600 Chevrolet Caprice police vehicles for a transmission issue, making this the 75th safety recall action the auto maker has taken this year and putting the number of total vehicles recalled by the company in North America at well over 30 million, reported The Wall Street Journal. The recall, ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 7, 2014

U.S. Regulators Probe Steering in Estimated 938,000 Ford Vehicles

U.S. safety regulators have opened a probe of an estimated 938,000 Ford Motor Co mid-sized sedans due to complaints about steering issues, reported Reuters. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated what is called a preliminary evaluation into certain models of the Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid, Lincoln MKZ and MKZ Hybrid and Mercury Milan ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 7, 2014

GM Compensation Fund Approves 24 Death Claims Related to Ignition Switch Recall

DETROIT, Mich. – The number of approved death compensation claims related to a recall of a faulty General Motors ignition switch now stands at 24, up from 19 last month, reported Michigan Live. The claims were approved by a fund set up by GM to compensate victims of a defective part in mid-to-late-2000s model cars ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 6, 2014

Zurich’s Brian Vance Earns AFIP Master Certification

COLLEYVILLE, Texas – Brian Vance, Regional F&I Manager – Midwest Regional Office, of Zurich North America earned his master certification at an AFIP Certification Boot Camp in Overland Park, Kansas, in mid-August. Regarding his accomplishment, Vance said, “We’re very engaged with our clients in the area of compliance – more knowledge is always better.” Vance ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 5, 2014

Chrysler Capital, Santander Lower Cap on Dealer Participation

Chrysler Capital notified dealers on Sept. 26 that it is reducing its cap on dealer participation from two points to 1.75 points. Four days later, the company behind Chrysler Capital, Santander, said it is also reducing the cap to 1.75 points. The change, which took effect on Oct. 1, comes more than two weeks after ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 5, 2014

Former Dealership Employee to Serve 15 Months for Embezzlement

A Newport woman is going to federal prison for 15 months for her part in a $368,000 embezzlement scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Vermont said Monday, reported Burlington Free Press. Manon Cote, 47, had admitted to committing forgery between January 2007 and January 9, 2012 in connection with the money stolen from DeLaBruere’s Auto ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineOctober 5, 2014

Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Van Tuyl Group

OMAHA, Neb. and PHOENIX, Ariz. — Van Tuyl Group, one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the United States, announced Thursday that it will be acquired by Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the billionaire’s holding company. After the acquisition, the group will be known as Berkshire Hathaway Automotive. The Van Tuyl Group, which has ... Read More »

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