Discrimination, doubt, distrust and sexual harassment all stand in the way of the expansion of women into F&I, women finance managers say.
Automaker incentives, lower dealership margin and vehicle mix have begun to offer car shoppers some affordability assistance, J.D. Power industry solutions director Kristen Lanzavecchia told the 2023 Auto Finance Summit.
Only 1 of 48 banks had eased their requirements for car loans in the three months leading up to the Federal Reserve's latest quarterly Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey. The rest tightened or preserved their policies.
Porsche Brooklyn is a brand-new store in an urban area, not a takeover of another dealership, which has made customer reviews key to its success.
JM&A Group's new Career Advancement Program aims to help women reach leadership positions in automotive retail, such as the F&I desk.