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Transparency trouble: How top dealers win trust from the start
Jason Becknell - April 23, 2026
The automotive retail industry is facing a transparency tipping point. Today's car buyers are better informed than any previous generation, and they are losing patience with dealerships that still rely...
Underwater deals rise to near-record highs, Edmunds says
Jason Becknell - April 21, 2026
On the Dash:
Negative equity reaches near-record levels, increasing rollover debt and total vehicle financing costs.
Longer loan terms and higher rates are slowing equity buildup and raising monthly payments.
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The key to closing deals underwater
Jason Becknell - April 16, 2026
The rise of negative equity challenges dealerships and customers alike. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, explains how negative equity affects trade-in...
Closing the gap between F&I and service
Colin Fitzpatrick - April 9, 2026
Dealerships can increase customer satisfaction and drive long-term profits by improving communication between finance and insurance (F&I) and service departments, Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, said on...



