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G.P. Anderson to Deliver ‘Art of the Presentation’ at F&I Think Tank

Industry Summit 2017: Cox Automotive Exec to Delve Into F&I’s Future

Auto/Mate Integrates With Darwin Automotive F&I Platform

ALBANY, N.Y. — Auto/Mate Dealership Systems’ dealership management system (DMS) is now fully integrated with Superior Integrated Solution’s Darwin Automotive F&I platform. Dealers using Auto/Mate’s Automotive Management Productivity Suite (AMPS) now have direct access to Darwin’s patented F&I solution. With both systems fully integrated, all data entered into the Darwin F&I application is instantly and ... Read More »

GWC Warranty Promotes Wendy Pratt to AVP of Strategic Alliances

WILKES-BARRE, Penn. – GWC Warranty, the best-in-class provider of used vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through automotive dealers, has appointed Wendy Pratt as the new AVP of Strategic Alliances. Pratt joined GWC Warranty in 2010 and shortly thereafter was named GWC’s Director of Strategic Alliances. In her previous role, Pratt ... Read More »

Alpha Warranty Introduces Summit Protection Ancillary Product Line

SALT LAKE CITY – Alpha Warranty Services released a new ancillary offering, Summit Protection. Summit Protection includes the ElevateCare 5-in-1 bundle, and standalone Tire and Wheel Protection and Key/Remote Replacement. Unlike many industry offerings, Alpha Warranty Services has not private labeled Summit Protection, but created this product internally based on agent and dealer demand. ElevateCare is ... Read More »

O’Loughlin Joins Compliance Summit Roster as Featured Speaker

O’Loughlin to Deliver Keynote Address at Industry Summit

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VW Credit Invests in AutoGravity

HERNDON, Va. — VW Credit Inc. (VCI) today announced it is making an equity investment in automotive fintech firm AutoGravity, pending customary regulatory approvals. According to company officials, the strategic investment supports the captive’s goal to digitize the customer financing process. The announcement means finance options from Volkswagen Credit are now available to the more than ... Read More »

Edmunds: Term Lengths Stretch to All-Time High in June

SANTA MONICA, Calif.  ─ Car buyers are pulling all levers to keep their monthly payments manageable as vehicle prices continue to rise. In June, one of those levers, average new-vehicle finance terms, stretched to an all-time high of 69.3 months, according to Edmunds. The average, which is up 6.8% from five years ago, was recorded ... Read More »