CULA Continues Hot Streak with New Monthly Records in 2021

CULA posted its 9th consecutive record month, with more leases processed in May and June than in any other months in its history.

January Auto Lease Payments Up on Several SUV Brands While Others Slash Prices

While many SUV brands decrease lease payments, others increase monthly rates after the New Year to meet the segment average.

Negative Equity on Vehicle Trade-Ins Hit All-Time High in April, According to Edmunds

Experts say consumers upside down on their car loans could take advantage of generous automaker incentives during the coronavirus pandemic to get a better interest rate and save thousands of dollars.

Recapturing Lease Customers Will Be Critical as Auto Dealers and Lenders Navigate Downturn

Customer retention takes spotlight as 1.8 million auto leases mature between March and July.

Darwin Online Debuts Fastlane

Darwin Online adds Fastlane, enabling consumers to share auto purchase or lease deals with anyone, anytime, anywhere.

RoadVantage Introduces Preferred LeaseCare Active Protection PLUS a Lease End Benefit

AUSTIN – RoadVantage introduces a powerful and innovative program for lease customers called Preferred LeaseCare. This new concept combines the “as you drive” benefits of RoadVantage ancillary products with an excellent lease end benefit, possibly saving the lessee thousands of dollars through the lease term. Preferred LeaseCare offers Dent & Ding Repair with a $1000 hail ... Read More »

F&I and Showroom Launches 2014 F&Idol Contest

TORRANCE, Calif. — F&I and Showroom is now accepting entries for the IAS-sponsored F&Idol video contest. The deadline to submit is Aug. 20. This year’s contest will be broken up into two parts, with the second phase launching at Industry Summit 2014, scheduled for Sept. 8-10 at the Paris Las Vegas. Categories and contest rules ... Read More »

Throw-Away Deals or Missed Opportunities? Selling and Bundling F&I Products for Lease and High Mileage Vehicles