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Real-world scenarios reinforce behavior
The Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals certifies F&I personnel in areas of ethical decision-making.
Retail
Volvo dealers in California revolt against subscriptions
As Volvo prepares a new and improved version of its Care by Volvo subscroption service, California hears the grumbling of dealer protests.
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One-person, one-price strategy aids ethics
The transparency of a one-person, one-price approach lends itself to a more ethical culture, said some dealers who have made the switch.
Dealers
California dealer association asks Volvo to halt subscription service in the state
The California New Car Dealers Association asked Volvo to stop its Care by Volvo subscription service after a review found what the association believes to be violations of California franchise laws.
Dealers
Lincoln: No change to anti-dualing policy despite Calif. dealer backlash
Lincoln says building standalone luxury showrooms is vital to its growth; California dealer group says it's financially harmful.
Retail
Dealership group owned by ex-NFL players turns over vehicles to Nissan finance arm
An ailing dealership group owned by two former NFL players and an auto industry veteran has agreed to turn over vehicle collateral to Nissan Motor Acceptance from three of its now-closed stores.
Executives
Architect of Cruise deal now gets to run the company
Dan Ammann will now lead the autonomous vehicle company he helped GM acquire in Cruise Automation.
Executives
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Automotive News All star David Rosenberg, CEO of Prime Automotive Group, helped launch a new vehicle subscription program this year.
Dealers
Calif. group's 7 stores close abruptly amid financial woes
After months of financial woes, Rahim Hassanally, the prominent young dealer principal of Momentum Auto Group in California, abruptly shut down seven stores.
Dealers
Calif. dealers to Ford: Don't punish us for not building separate Lincoln stores
The California New Car Dealers Association is asking Ford CEO Jim Hackett to cease anti-dualing policies in California that could affect about 33 dual Ford-Lincoln dealers in the state.
Retail
Zotye's U.S. goal: No-hassle retailing
Chinese automaker Zotye has begun signing up U.S. retailers and plans to "really shake things up" when it comes to factory-dealer norms.
Retail
Penske, Lithia to workers: Get a physical, save money
Penske Automotive Group Inc. and other public retailers are offering financial rewards to employees and their spouses for things like getting a physical or completing biometric screenings. The companies want to improve employee health and tackle rising health care costs.
Dealers
Penske alters drug plan to combat opioid abuse
Through its insurance provider, Penske Automotive Group Inc. is changing its prescription programs to help curb opioid abuse.
Dealers
Alert to dealers: Plan for your future, or plan to cash out
Presidio Group, a dealership buy-sell advisory firm, recommends that its clients create a conversion plan to serve the future industry or opt to sell their dealerships ahead of predicted dealership disruption from autonomous vehicles.
Dealers
Former NFL players' stores lose franchises
A once-prospering dealership group has lost franchises at two of its dealerships in Pennsylvania, while two Michigan dealerships have closed.