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NewsApril 14, 2015

Consumers Trust Social Media, Peer Reviews More than Dealers

A recent study conducted by Crowdtap found that 80% of car buyers were more likely to turn to their social network for car-buying advice than a salesperson.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonMarch 17, 2015

Cordray: CFPB Disagrees With Conclusions of CRA Study

CFPB Director Richard Cordray fielded questions about dealer compliance programs and a recent study calling out the bureau’s methods for determining discrimination during a semi-annual report to Congress earlier this month.

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NewsMarch 3, 2015

J.D. Power: In-Car Tech Impacting Dependability, Brand Loyalty

Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition issues are the most frequently reported problems after three years of ownership, according to J.D. Power's 2015 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 19, 2015

Five Trade Groups Urge CFPB to Fix ‘Flaws’ in Fair Lending Enforcement

A coalition of five trade groups representing the nation’s largest auto finance sources urged the CFPB to review and respond publicly to a study that questions its methodology for measuring disparities in dealer reserve.

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NewsOctober 16, 2014

Women Less Confident in Car-Buying Process, KBB Reports

A new study from Kelley Blue Book found that 58% of men are confident in the car-buying arena, versus 38% of women. As a result, women take longer to make a purchase decision.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2014

Dealers Failing to Capture Customers Over the Phone, Marchex Reports

When a potential customer calls a dealership, that call goes unanswered one out of six times, according to data from mobile advertising technology company Marchex Inc.

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NewsAugust 14, 2014

Quality and Space a Concern in Third-Row Seating, J.D. Power Reports

Automakers are responding to consumer demand for third-row seating, but in doing so are compromising quality and cargo space, according to a recent study by J.D. Power.

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NewsJuly 29, 2014

J.D. Power: Dealers Will Pay Premium for Good Service from Lenders

Sixty-six percent of dealers who were surveyed indicated that they are willing to pay as much as an additional 0.50 to 0.60 basis points on their loan terms to receive good service from their lenders.

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NewsJune 3, 2014

NADA Study: Federal Rules Cost Dealerships More Than $3 Billion Each Year

According to a report commissioned by the NADA, the average dealership incurred $182,754 in costs to comply with federal mandates in 2012.

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NewsMay 8, 2014

Report: Used Operations Increasingly Important for Dealers

According to a report from Haig Partners, more dealers are focused on their used-vehicle business because profits are sometimes stronger than new-vehicle sales.

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