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Tariq Kamal

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 6, 2019

November Sales Report Pushes 2019 Total Closer to 17M

The estimated seasonally adjusted annualized rate of U.S. new vehicle sales continues to hover around the 17 million-unit mark after several major manufacturers enjoyed year-over-year improvements in November.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 6, 2019

October Sales Point Toward 17M SAAR in 2019

The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of U.S. new vehicle sales could exceed 17 million units for the fifth straight year, a surprise for many, as forecasters predicted a slight drop off in 2019.

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Newsby Tariq KamalAugust 29, 2019

Mazda Turns to Toyota for Captive Financing

Toyota Motor Credit Corp. will replace Mazda Capital Services as the captive consumer loan and lease financing company for U.S. Mazda dealers, according to a report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday.

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Newsby Tariq KamalAugust 16, 2019

Dealer Days' Supply Hits 71 on Weaker Sales

The number of unsold new cars and light trucks at U.S. dealerships reached nearly 3.8 million at the start of August, a 71-day supply.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 28, 2019

Subprime Up 13% as Total Auto Originations Decline

Originations for car buyers and lessees with sub-620 credit scores grew 13% to $27.9 billion, accounting for 21.8% of total outstanding auto balances in the Fed's latest Household Debt and Credit report.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 3, 2019

New Vehicle Sales Down 2.3% in April

U.S. new-vehicle dealers sold 1,328,649 cars and light trucks in April, a 2.3% year-over-year decline and a full 3% loss to start the year compared with the first four months of 2018.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMarch 29, 2019

Embattled Wells Fargo Chief Steps Down

Tim Sloan, president and CEO of Wells Fargo & Co., will retire June 30, the bank announced. General Counsel Allen Parker will serve as interim chief executive while the search for a new leader is conducted.

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Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 22, 2019

Auto Loans Reach $1.14 Trillion

Average monthly payments for new-vehicle purchases ($530), new-vehicle leases ($430), and used vehicles ($381) all reached new highs, growing by 4% to 6% year-over-year. Auto loans now account for a full 8% of all outstanding consumer debt — up from 6% just a decade ago.

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