After a three-month pilot program, F&I product provider EFG Cos. is debuting its first mileage service contract to knit coverage more closely to customers’ driving habits. Complex underwriting strategies delayed the launch of the product, which EFG believes may be the first of its kind. The product, called the Motorist …
Read More »As dealerships nationwide work to welcome customers back to showrooms following weeks of closures related to COVID-19, Ally Financial Inc. is offering marketing advice and materials to smooth the transition. Ally, one of the largest U.S. auto lenders, is distributing packages to dealership clients to aid stores’ reopening efforts and …
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Toyota Prius 2020 Edition celebrates hybrid’s 20th birthday in U.S. Toyota is throwing the Prius a party for its 20th birthday in the U.S., and it will be a blacked-out affair. The 2021 Toyota Prius will be available in a special Prius 2020 Edition model with black inserts on the …
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General Motors is responding to the coronavirus crisis with a plan reminiscent of the Keep America Rolling initiative it used to jump-start sales after the 9/11 attacks nearly two decades ago. GM is launching a sweeping program aimed at keeping Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owners safe and connected and …
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First drive: 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport crossover hits the middle in a big way Until now, Volkswagen’s answer to mid-size crossover shoppers unswayed by their three-row team bus dubbed the Atlas was silence so wide that you could drive one through it. 2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Acura MDX: Compare Crossovers …
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Finance-and-insurance software provider MaximTrak’s new platform, MaximTrak GO, will allow customers to purchase F&I products from cellphones or tablets. The feature is the latest example of F&I software companies crafting consumer-facing content for a digital experience. “MaximTrak is dedicated to delivering innovative tools to dealers to improve processes and boost …
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