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NewsFebruary 11, 2014

Ally's Quarterly Profit Hurt by Settlement, ResCap Costs

Ally Financial’s quarterly report shows growth for the company and its network, but also reveals the impact of the company’s settlement with the CFPB and DOJ, as well as its ResCap bankruptcy plan.

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NewsDecember 5, 2013

Business Journal Names Westlake to Fastest Growing Private Company List

The Los Angeles Business Journal released its annual ‘Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies’ list. On it was Westlake Financial Services, which came in at No. 54.

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NewsMay 2, 2013

Group 1 Reports First-Quarter Performance

First-quarter net income was up 26.5 percent for the dealer group, while total gross profit grew 15.4 percent on 18 percent higher revenues.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2013

Major Dealer Groups Prepare to Top Records Set in 2012

Most of the major dealer groups posted big gains in the fourth quarter and for the full-year 2012. One group reached an all-time high of $1,215 in F&I gross profit per retail unit.

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

Profits Rise 48 Percent for Lithia

Lithia reported higher profits and revenues for the third quarter. Highlights include a 36.4 percent increase in F&I revenues.

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NewsAugust 2, 2012

Penske Reports 19.2 Percent Revenue Increase

Penske Automotive Group reports record second-quarter income from continuing operations and earnings per share.

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NewsJuly 24, 2012

Three Dealer Groups Report Solid Q2 Profit Gains

AutoNation, Asbury and Sonic report solid second-quarter gains behind rising consumer demand and better credit conditions.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

Asbury Records $5.2 Million Revenue Increase in 4Q 2011

Asbury Automotive Group Inc. reported adjusted income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter 2011 of $17 million, up from $12.2 million during fourth quarter 2010.

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ArticlesOctober 7, 2011

Maximizing PPM Return

Customer retention isn’t the only thing prepaid maintenance plans drive. With the right product mix, they also can add serious revenue to your store’s bottom line.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightAugust 1, 2006

Temporary F&I Specialists Help Dealers Fill the Void

Every dealership is short staffed at times due to vacations, leaves of absence, resignations or terminations. Access to highly-trained substitutes keeps operations flowing and can even improve profitability.

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