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Top News of 2019

For dealers, F&I professionals, agents, and P&A executives, 2019 was a year to remember. Get caught up on 12 months’ worth of industry news with this review of our most-read stories, starting with a Carvana-size shakeup and continuing with big deals, big lawsuits, and big gains for the F&I segment.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2019

Report: Inconsistent F&I Training Puts Dealerships at Risk

A recent KPA survey found high numbers of F&I professionals untrained in key federal compliance topics and unsure of how far their compliance education had progressed.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2019

Lawsuit Claims Chicago Dealer Polluted River

Perillo Motor Cars and its owner, Joe Perillo, stand accused of polluting the Chicago River in violation of the federal Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act.

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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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Articlesby Tom HudsonNovember 19, 2019

Old Whine in a New Bottle

Consumer protection is an honorable pursuit. But when advocates rely on recycled complaints and debunked theories, they undermine their own efforts at reform. Hudson breaks down the flawed arguments and wild misconceptions that continue to dog dealers and auto finance sources.

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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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Articlesby Tariq KamalNovember 9, 2019

Louisiana Dealers Do Business Face-to-Face

Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association President Will Green believes the dealers in his state succeed by putting their customers and communities first and maximizing production — and emphasizing compliance — in the F&I department.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Expert: Don’t Ask Veterans These 3 Questions

Attorney and former Army officer John Berry advises auto dealers and other business owners to steer clear of three common but highly insensitive questions many ask of military veterans during the hiring process and at the workplace.

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