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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 18, 2014

Wise F&I Integrates With VisionMenu

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Wise F&I LLC announces electronic integration with VisionMenu, Inc. Wise F&I is a leading F&I product provider to automotive dealers and the integration with VisionMenu supports streamlined eContracting during the menu-driven selling process. The integration will provide dealers access to Wise F&I products (GAPWise, WiseCARE, THEFTWise, WiseTVP and KEYWise) on a ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 18, 2014

Dairyland Cycle to Sponsor the Tomahawk Ride

Thousands of motorcycle riders will converge in northern Wisconsin mid-September for the 33rd Tomahawk Fall Ride. Dairyland Cycle®, a brand of motorcycle insurance based in Wisconsin, will sponsor the rally, scheduled for September 10-14th, 2014. More than 40,000 riders from across the Midwest are expected to gather in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to enjoy entertainment while raising ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 18, 2014

AFIP Extends $100 off Pre-Summit Boot Camp through August 22

COLLEYVILLE, Texas – The Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP) is extending the $100 discount off pre-Summit certification Boot Camp registration through August 22. The two-day intensive training session, slated for Sunday, Sept. 7, and Monday, Sept. 8, at Paris Las Vegas, will culminate in the administration of the AFIP certification exam. The regular ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 18, 2014

Quality and Space a Concern in Third-Row Seating, J.D. Power Reports

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Automakers are responding to consumer demand for third-row seating, but in doing so are compromising quality and cargo space, according to the J.D. Power 2014 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study. While overall the percentage of new vehicles that offer third-row seats remains stable, some segments have experienced year-over-year increases, such as ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 18, 2014

Service Group Partners With Kawasaki

AUSTIN, Texas — Service Group has partnered with Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. to provide comprehensive extended coverage on new and used powersports units sold at Kawasaki dealerships throughout the United States. Service Group will be the administrator for the new GAP, tire-and-wheel and prepaid maintenance products being offered alongside Kawasaki’s rebranded factory coverage, Kawasaki Protection ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 18, 2014

Industry Responds to New York Times Op-Ed on Subprime Auto Loans

Recent reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into the subprime auto finance market have spurred a discussion about whether such loans will go the way of subprime mortgages. According to a New York Times op-ed piece published Friday, predatory auto loans have been a growing problem — but industry associations have stepped ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 18, 2014

Chrysler Names Bigland to Head Alfa Romeo Brand in North America

Chrysler Group LLC said on Monday its head of U.S. sales, Reid Bigland, has been appointed to lead the Alfa Romeo brand for North America, as it prepares for a relaunch aimed at reaching sales of 150,000 in four years, reported Reuters. Bigland, 47, joined Chrysler in 2006 as the head of its Canadian operations, ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 18, 2014

Sonic Automotive to Start Used-Car Dealership Chain

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina— Sonic Automotive Inc., one of the country’s largest car-dealer companies, will open a chain of preowned-vehicle stores hoping to move on the turf of used-car retailer CarMax Inc, reported The Wall Street Journal. Sonic on Monday will announce the creation of EchoPark stores, with the first dealership opening in Denver this autumn, ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 18, 2014

Tesla Boosts Model S Sedan’s Warranty Coverage After Criticism

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc TSLA.O said on Friday it had boosted warranty coverage on its Model S sedan, a week after an influential U.S. consumer magazine highlighted problems with the $70,000-plus vehicle, reported Reuters. Tesla announced that the drive unit warranty on the Model S has been increased to match that of the battery ... Read More »

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Newsby AE eMagazineAugust 15, 2014

NAE Announces Major Expansion Plans

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — National Automotive Experts has purchased a new building and is planning to greatly expand its offices later this year, RV Daily Report has learned. The company that offers the RV Warranty Forever program, as well as several other products, including ancillary and service contracts for the RV industry, has outgrown its 24,000-square-foot ... Read More »

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