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Tariq Kamal

Former Associate Publisher

Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 9, 2019

Digital Cadillac Sales Platform Makes U.S. Debut

Franchised dealers in five states can now opt into Cadillac Live, a new sales platform that connects car shoppers with remote agents for real-time online demos.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 5, 2019

Regulators Appear to Endorse Alternative Credit Scoring

A joint statement from the nation’s biggest banking regulators expressed cautious optimism toward emerging decisioning models that could generate more auto loans.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 4, 2019

November Sales Report Pushes 2019 Total Closer to 17M

All but a few Asian and highline factories reported double-digit gains in U.S. sales last month, priming the industry for a big December and a fifth straight 17 million-unit year.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 26, 2019

Gabler Attorney Questions Prosecution Evidence

An attorney for indicted Pennsylvania dealer and former association head Andy Gabler has filed a motion accusing prosecutors of failing to document instances of alleged fraud.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 21, 2019

Mass. Dealer Agrees to Nearly $1M Settlement

The Boston-area AutoMax group has agreed to a $925,000 settlement after facing accusations of misrepresenting vehicles, warranty and service contract coverage, and fees.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 21, 2019

GM Accuses FCA of Bribery, Corruption in RICO Suit

General Motors has sued Fiat Chrysler in federal court, alleging FCA bribed United Auto Workers officials to secure concessions that included an undue share of lower-wage workers.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 19, 2019

Auto Loan and Lease Activity Slows as Balances Grow

Equifax analysts say U.S. auto loan and lease originations declined 0.6% and 3.9% year-over-year in the first half of 2019, but balances for new vehicle loans were up 2.6%.

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Done Dealby Tariq KamalNovember 14, 2019

EVs Cost Even More Than You Think

Mergers and alliances among factories are proliferating as the demand for mass-market electric vehicles increases and the cost to build them makes profitability impossible.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 13, 2019

Bloomberg: FCA Banking Unordered Vehicles, Pressuring Dealers

A Bloomberg report accuses Fiat Chrysler of creating a ‘sales bank’ of up to 40,000 new vehicles, reviving an old practice that could stoke tension among dealers and investors.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 12, 2019

Chrysler Dealers to Appeal Claims Court Loss

An attorney representing hundreds of former Chrysler franchisees in a $1 billion lawsuit against the federal government plans to file an appeal that could make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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