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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Friday, September 8. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Auto-financing balances hit a record $1.1 trillion, and credit unions grab the No.2 spot in lender market share.

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What they’re teaching in college these days. WardsAuto interviews the head of Northwood University’s automotive management and marketing program. Read the Q&A here.

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We’re lowering our 2017 vehicle sales outlook. Although still possible, a huge bargain-basement sale seems unlikely. Check out our days’ supply trend chart.  

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Maybe when customers take their vehicles to dealerships for service work it’s not a good idea for employees to head to fast-food joints in them. Busted.

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Now for the latest dealer news from CBT Automotive.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions to Big Arm, MT), contact Steve Finlay at sfinlay@wardsauto.com .

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.


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