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Tariq Kamal

Former Associate Publisher

Articlesby Tariq KamalJune 7, 2019

A Matter of Policy: Agents and NADA's F&I Product Guidance

Attorney and NADA executive Paul Metrey recounts the critical role agents and trainers played in the creation of the association’s new F&I products policy and the powerful impact he feels it can have on your dealer clients’ operations.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalJune 7, 2019

An Interview with Chris Stout

AE takes infield practice with Chris Stout, president of AutoSolutions LLC.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJune 6, 2019

FCA Blames French State for Failed Renault Merger

Fiat Chrysler has backed out of a proposed merger with Renault, blaming ‘political conditions’ in France, whose government owns a 15% share of Renault. A week ago, the companies were poised to form the world’s third-largest automaker.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJune 4, 2019

SAAR Returns to 17M on Stronger May Sales

U.S. dealers sold slightly fewer new vehicles last month than in May of 2018, but the annual forecast increased to 17.4 million units — thanks in no small part to strong fleet sales.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 29, 2019

IHS: EVs Will Reach 7.6% Market Share in 2026

IHS Markit analysts say electric vehicles will account for 7.6% of all new vehicles sold in the United States in 2026, predicting ‘explosive’ growth in a segment driven by rapidly proliferating makes and models.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 28, 2019

FCA Proposes Merger With Renault

The chairman of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is pushing a proposal that would merge the Italian-American carmaker with France’s Renault, creating the world’s third-largest manufacturer.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 22, 2019

NC Dealer Refuses to Lower Giant American Flag

Camping World and Gander RV’s Marcus Lemonis says his dealership’s 40-by-80-foot American flag is a tribute to military veterans and that he will not take it down, despite the threat of thousands of dollars in fines.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 21, 2019

Subprime Up 13% as Total Auto Originations Decline

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Q1 U.S. household debt report finds auto loan and lease originations declined slightly year-over-year — except for sub-620 customers — while 90-day delinquencies grew by 9.2%.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 13, 2019

Survey: Top Dealers Grew F&I Revenue and PVR in 2018

A survey of Automotive News’ top 150 U.S. auto retailers finds per-copy averages grew 4.6% to $1,482 in 2018, fueling a 7.5% increase in total F&I revenue.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 2, 2019

Sales Down 2.3% in April, SAAR Falls Below 17 Million

The annual forecast for U.S. light-vehicle sales fell to 16.41 million as volume fell 2.3% year-over-year in an April that was expected to bring the year’s first gain following an underwhelming first quarter.

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