en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 ESTDealers have been hungry for guidance following signals from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on such matters as the finance reserve and sale of products, including extended-service contracts. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 ESTAutoNation's lead-referral subsidiary has unveiled an online service that lets consumers search dealership Web sites for new and used vehicles based on monthly payments. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 ESTFor lenders, the average loss for bad auto loans rose in the first quarter, reflecting factors that directly affect dealerships: easier credit and softer used-vehicle prices. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 ESTMercedes-Benz Financial Services customers can now make payments, manage their accounts or contact a dealer directly from their cars using the Mercedes-Benz mbrace2 in-car infotainment system, the company said this week. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 ESTSome lenders complained in first-quarter earnings reports about smaller and later tax refunds. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 ESTGood communication between sales and finance staff cannot be overstated. That's my takeaway from reading a recent chat on a Facebook page shared by finance managers. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 ESTKia's first-ever offer of free scheduled maintenance, on the new 2014 Cadenza, shouldn't affect dealership sales of extended-service contracts, the carmaker says. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 ESTExperian has named John Gray president of its automotive business unit, effective immediately, with responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership and overall growth of the business. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:57:06 ESTExperian has named John Gray president of its automotive business unit, effective immediately, with responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership and overall growth of the business. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:09:22 ESTAutoNation's lead-referral subsidiary today unveiled an online service that lets consumers search dealership Web sites for new and used vehicles based on monthly payments.