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Tariq Kamal

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Articlesby Tariq KamalJanuary 30, 2020

Experts Debate the Real-World Application of Online F&I Menus

Agents have every motivation to explore new ways to protect and improve F&I production and profitability. Fear of lost sales has prevented many from recommending that dealers adopt and endorse an online option. Experts say it may be necessary to keep pace with the growing number of self-sufficient customers.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 31, 2019

Ghosn Skips Bail, Escapes to Lebanon

Convinced he was framed for financial crimes in Japan, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn somehow slipped past surveillance and fled to his home in Lebanon.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 17, 2019

Democrats Signal Defeat on EV Tax Credit

The federal spending bill being negotiated by House and Senate leaders is not likely to include an extension of the $7,500 tax credit for buyers of electric vehicles.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 16, 2019

Sense of Urgency Pervades Q3 Dealership Acquisitions

Kerrigan Advisors’ latest Blue Sky Report finds the pace of U.S. dealership buy/sell activity quickened in the third quarter and could accelerate further in Q4.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalDecember 12, 2019

An Interview with Justin Lane

AE hits the ground running with Justin Lane, founder and CEO of Line\5.

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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 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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