FINANCE AND INSURANCE

Despite industry headwinds, all six public retailers reported higher F&I profit per vehicle retailed.

Senior executives at the American Financial Services Association discussed a spate of regulatory hurdles facing auto lenders from the federal and state levels in the years ahead.

The lenders say customers impacted by the winter storm may contact them to seek assistance.

Though a federally run credit-scoring agency is unlikely, the desire for greater transparency in how scores are created and maintained remains.