| Most Dealers Unprepared for CFPB Regulations, eLEND Finds |
May 7th, 2015 |
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In a recent survey, eLEND Solutions found that while 80% of dealers expect the CFPB to implement regulations that would replace dealer participation with mark-up thresholds or a flat-fee model, only 40% have plans in place to meet those requirements.
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| Swapalease.com Reports Volatile April Lease Credit Approvals |
May 7th, 2015 |
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The lease approval rate jumped 31% from March to April, the highest since November 2014, Swapalease.com reports.
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| Denise McCluggage, Legendary Writer, Racer, and Adventurer, Has Passed Away |
May 7th, 2015 |
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Denise McCluggage was godmother to all of us who write about cars. Reliable, caring, funny, kind, attentive, daring, adventurous, and a million other flattering adjectives aren’t enough to capture her character. She was always a fine writer, a great editor, and had a genius for friendship. And when she raced, she was fast. She was […]
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| Stick in a Box: 2015 Jeep Renegade 1.4T Manual Tested |
May 7th, 2015 |
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The biggest fear of Jeep die-hards, worse than nuclear war or Disney measles, is the steady dilution of their favorite brand. Like anti-vaxxers, Jeep’s fanboys refuse to accept the science, namely that Jeep (and Fiat Chrysler) needs more mainstream vehicles in order to prosper. They hated the car-based Compass and Patriot, and now they’ve directed […]
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| Report: 2016 BMW M2 to Get 365 Horsepower |
May 7th, 2015 |
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BMW’s hot new M2, the follow-up to the much-loved but short-lived 1-series M coupe, is coming soon. We’ve seen prototypes testing in the wild, ascertained it will have OLED taillights, and gone ahead and rendered what we think it will look like. All of this is fun, but it brings our butts no closer to the […]
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| 2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4×4 1.4T Manual – Instrumented Test |
May 7th, 2015 |
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| Buick Avenir Trademarked, Regal and LaCrosse May Gain “Sport Touring” Trims |
May 7th, 2015 |
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The beautiful, rear-wheel-drive Buick that General Motors won’t commit to build has been granted an official U.S. trademark. While we can’t infer that Buick Avenir™ will be stamped on a real Buick Avenir, it’s one fist pump on the long road to production. There are a few problems: First, most Buick buyers—their median age hovers […]
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| Report: Tesla Acquires Michigan Parts Supplier Riviera Tool |
May 7th, 2015 |
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It seems Elon Musk wants to expand Tesla’s manufacturing presence: The Detroit Free Press reports that the electric carmaker is acquiring Riviera Tool, a Grand Rapids, Michigan, auto-parts manufacturer. Citing inside sources who have not been authorized to speak publicly about the transaction, the Free Press says that Tesla Motors is expected to retain Riviera’s […]
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| 2016 BMW 3-series: Refreshed Styling, New Six, Revised Chassis |
May 7th, 2015 |
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The BMW 3-series was for many years the benchmark of the sports-sedan segment but a revitalized competitive set sees the current version in desperate need of an update. The newly redesigned Mercedes-Benz C-class has turned into a formidable competitor, the Cadillac ATS boasts better driving dynamics, and the Audi A4 is about to be completely […]
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| Automotive Assurance Group Expands into Florida |
May 7th, 2015 |
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Automotive Assurance Group, a Georgia based company, has opened an office in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., in response to growing demand in the Southeastern United States.
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