TSLA387.675-6.785%
GM76.715-0.925%
F14.155-0.025%
RIVN16.698-1.1023%
CYD45.267-0.603%
HMC28.7550.865%
TM179.1602.24%
CVNA69.035-1.555%
PAG206.2005.8%
LAD341.63010.26%
AN209.0055.465%
GPI328.0808.68%
ABG227.0908.66%
SAH102.5102.78%
TSLA387.675-6.785%
GM76.715-0.925%
F14.155-0.025%
RIVN16.698-1.1023%
CYD45.267-0.603%
HMC28.7550.865%
TM179.1602.24%
CVNA69.035-1.555%
PAG206.2005.8%
LAD341.63010.26%
AN209.0055.465%
GPI328.0808.68%
ABG227.0908.66%
SAH102.5102.78%
TSLA387.675-6.785%
GM76.715-0.925%
F14.155-0.025%
RIVN16.698-1.1023%
CYD45.267-0.603%
HMC28.7550.865%
TM179.1602.24%
CVNA69.035-1.555%
PAG206.2005.8%
LAD341.63010.26%
AN209.0055.465%
GPI328.0808.68%
ABG227.0908.66%
SAH102.5102.78%


finance and insurance

profit reinsurance

Dealers urged to reassess profit participation as reinsurance strategies evolve

- February 24, 2026
Welcome to another episode of Training Camp, with host Adam Marburger. Today, we’re joined by James Mercer, VP of Sales, and Rob Johnson, VP of Acquisitions of Ascent Dealer Services,...
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auto insurance rates

Auto insurance rates dip slightly to start 2026

- February 20, 2026
On the Dash: Auto insurance rates edged down nationally in January 2026, with full coverage averaging $178 per month. Vehicle technology, location and driver profile remain the primary factors shaping...
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Paul Brown on increasing VSC penetration and PVR through early education, pricing confidence and data-driven conversations.

Boost VSC penetration and PVR with smarter pre-framing

- February 19, 2026
Increasing vehicle service contract (VSC) penetration and boosting profit per retail unit begin long before the menu presentation. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent...
F&I Today F&I
Fredericktown Chevrolet

Joe Walsh on building leadership and community at Fredericktown Chevrolet

- February 10, 2026
Long-term dealer performance often reflects discipline in people development as much as market conditions. On today’s episode of Training Camp with Adam Marburger, Fredericktown Chevrolet Dealer Operator Joe Walsh shares...
Training Camp F&I
Paul Brown, F&I conversations

Why empathy-driven F&I conversations matter more as car payments climb

- February 5, 2026
As car payments climb past $1,000 for a growing share of buyers and household budgets tighten under persistent inflation, dealerships must shift F&I conversations toward empathy, financial literacy, and predictable...
F&I Today F&I
transitions

Earn permission to close through strategic F&I transitions

- January 8, 2026
Customers enter the dealership with preconceived fears about finance. However, finance managers can reshape this experience by guiding customers through a series of deliberate transitions. On today's episode of F&I...
F&I Today Tips & Training
Chris Saraceno shares leadership insights and the value of outside perspectives, drawing on his decades of experience in automotive retail.

Chris Saraceno shares his formula for long-term success

- January 6, 2026
In today's episode of Training Camp, Chris Saraceno, president of Kelly Automotive Group and best-selling author of The Theory of 5, joins host Adam Marburger to share his professional insights...
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Paul Brown shares how servant leadership can boost F&I results improve team performance and enhance dealership culture

Boost F&I results with a servant leadership mindset

- December 18, 2025
Success in F&I begins with a mindset centered on serving others. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent Dealer Services, explains how servant leadership can transform...
F&I Today F&I
Paul Brown shares three techniques to alleviate customers' anxiety in the F&I department

3 winning strategies to turn F&I anxiety into a positive experience

- December 11, 2025
Buying a new car is an exciting experience for customers—that is, until they enter the F&I department. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent Dealer...
F&I Today F&I
Leadership principles, Scott Simons

Scott Simons shares leadership lessons every F&I leader should know

- December 9, 2025
Success in automotive retail starts with disciplined leadership and a focus on people. On this episode of Training Camp, Simons Chevrolet GMC Dealer Principal Scott Simons shares actionable insights into...
Management & Leadership Training Camp


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