iA Financial Group Launches New Brand Signature

iA Financial Group introduces its new ‘Get Ahead’ brand signature, highlighting the company’s growth strategy and commitment to clients across North America.

EFG Companies Launches Training Portal for F&I Managers

DALLAS — F&I product provider EFG Companies today announced the launch of a new dynamic digital portal designed to boost F&I producer knowledge, reinforce training learnings, and reduce the cost of a poor hiring decision for a dealership. The EFG Learning Opps Through Virtual Engagement, or LOVE, was developed in response to complaints from dealers and ... Read More »

Dent Wizard Names New CFO

ST. LOUIS — Dent Wizard International today announced the hiring of Jim Powers as the company’s new CFO. Powers officially assumed his new role on July 2 and reports to Dent Wizard CEO Mike Black. Powers comes to Dent Wizard having served in various leadership roles. He most recently served as president and CEO for ... Read More »

EFG Companies: Dealers Must Embrace Industry Paradigm Shift

DALLAS, Texas — Staffing and customer engagement models are the top issues impacting the future health of the retail automotive industry, EFG Companies President and CEO John Pappanastos said today. The F&I product provider’s chief executive delivered his comments as part of a state of the industry address the company posted on its website. Pappanastos encourage ... Read More »

APCO Adds Anne Bélec to Board of Directors

NORCROSS, Ga. — APCO Holdings Inc., the parent company of the EasyCare and GWC brands, announced the addition of Anne Bélec to its board of directors. Bélec brings extensive experience in brand management. She spent 24 years with Ford Motor Co., where she served as director of Global Marketing for the automaker, as well as ... Read More »

EFG Named to Dallas Morning News’ ‘Top 100 Places to Work’ List

DALLAS — F&I product provider EFG Companies was named to the Dallas Morning News’ list of Top 100 Places to Work, marking the ninth national award the company has earned this year for excellence and customer service. “EFG’s awards and certifications reflect our intense focus on operating in our clients’ best interest at all times. ... Read More »

GWC Warranty Earns Two 2015 Automotive Communication Awards

EasyCare Named Finalist in Digital PR News Awards

NORCROSS, Ga. — F&I product provider EasyCare is one of three finalists vying for Digital PR News’ “Online Community” award, a competition that recognizes outstanding digital communications and campaigns. The award will be handed out at weekly publication’s Digital PR Award luncheon on Nov. 9 in New York City. The F&I product provider’s Love the ... Read More »