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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 20, 2015

Edmunds Updates App with Messaging Platform

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com has updated its mobile app with a new feature that allows shoppers to send text messages to dealers. Edmunds texting solution uses a phone’s native texting platform, meaning all smartphones are capable of messaging dealers without relying on any other apps. Edmunds says that 34% of car shoppers told the company ... Read More »

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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 20, 2015

AE Plans ‘40 Under 40’ Issue

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — The publishers of Agent Entrepreneur have announced plans to release a special edition of the magazine that will recognize up-and-coming industry executives and thought leaders who are under the age of 40. The magazine is accepting nominations now. “The agency and product-provider segments create opportunities for young executives and entrepreneurs in ... Read More »

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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 20, 2015

CornerStone United Launches eContracting on F&I Express

SOUTHLAKE, Texas – F&I Express is pleased to welcome CornerStone United to its rapidly growing network of aftermarket F&I product providers, now the largest provider network in the industry. CornerStone United is one the most established service plan administrators in North America. CornerStone United’s addition to F&I Express will allow dealers the ability to eRate, eContract, and eRegister all ... Read More »

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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 18, 2015

CNA National Voted Top Provider for 11th Year in a Row

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For the 11th year in a row, dealers nationwide have voted CNA National as the best in its industry, resulting in the Diamond Award for Best Service Contract Provider as well as the Platinum Award for Best Reinsurance Provider in the 2015 Dealers’ Choice Awards, based on a dealership survey conducted by ... Read More »

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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 13, 2015

A.M. Best Comments on Ratings of Heritage Indemnity Company Following AmTrust Financial Services Agreement

OLDWICK, N.J. — A.M. Best has commented that the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a” for Heritage Indemnity Company (HICO) (headquartered in Lakewood, CO) remain unchanged following the recent announcement of its agreement with AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AmTrust) (headquartered in New York, NY). AmTrust has entered into ... Read More »

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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 13, 2015

Autosoft, Inc. Certifies MaximTrak F&I Platform for Integration with FLEX DMS

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. – Autosoft, Inc., a leading national dealer management systems (DMS) provider, announces that the MaximTrak Technologies’ F&I suite has completed the certification process for integration with FLEX DMS as part of Autosoft’s FLEX Connect program. The MaximTrak F&I suite helps dealers transform the vehicle delivery process into a more customer-friendly experience that ... Read More »

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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 13, 2015

Texas DMV Closes Case Against CarGurus

AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division determined that CarGurus’ online advertisements are now in compliance with state law — after the vehicle-shopping site revised its practices. In April, the Texas DMV issued a letter to CarGurus advising that the way it lists used-car prices on its website violated ... Read More »

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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 13, 2015

April Vehicle Sales Paced at 16.5 Million-Unit SAAR

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Total new-vehicle sales in April increased 0.6% compared with a year ago to 1.45 million units, according to Autodata Corp. April’s seasonally adjusted annual rate was 16.5 million units – down from last month’s SAAR of 17.15 million. The following is a breakdown of sales performance by manufacturer: BMW: BMW Group ... Read More »

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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 12, 2015

ADM Names 2015 Dealers’ Choice Award Winners

TORRANCE, Calif. — The publishers of Auto Dealer Monthly magazine have announced the winners of the 11th annual Dealers’ Choice Awards. The program recognizes the industry’s best product and service providers and are voted on exclusively by dealers and dealership personnel. “This year’s awards produced a record number of participants, votes and awards,” said David ... Read More »

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Industryby AE eMagazineMay 12, 2015

FTC Staff Urges Michigan to Consider Allowing Direct Car Sales

Staff members at the Federal Trade Commission are imploring Michigan to open the door to direct sales by Tesla Motors Inc. and other car makers, reported The WSJ. In a letter sent to Michigan state Sen. Darwin Booher by the commission staff members, the agency urges the state legislature to “consider abandoning the direct sales ... Read More »

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