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If automakers raise incentives, what form of incentives would you prefer to see?

Finance trends in the new- and used-vehicle markets are merging, as shown by product announcements and data presented at the American Financial Services Association’s vehicle finance conference this week in New Orleans.

Quotes featuring Andy Hinrichs, CEO, of AutoGravity Corp. and John Garff, president, Ken Garff Automotive, Salt Lake City

In the quest to recruit and retain talent, dealers must create a hiring process and a desirable culture that includes stable pay, good hours and career growth opportunities, experts said Thursday at the Automotive News Retail Forum in New Orleans.

NADA in New Orleans. Right after a second straight year of 17 million U.S. auto sales. That’s not just the backdrop for this year’s convention.

After acquiring 18 stores last year, Lithia Motors CEO Bryan DeBoer said the dealership group plans to grow at the same pace in 2017.

About 10 percent of the auto industry’s transactions could be online by 2019, Cox Automotive COO Mark O’Neil said Thursday at the Automotive News Retail Forum.

Dealerships can sign up for the “Senior Promise 2017” program at the Dealers Driving Road Safety booth (2608).

Continuing its support for the New Orleans community, NADA Foundation donated $50,000 to the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

Northwood University in Midland, Mich., will present seven Automobile Dealer Education Awards at a breakfast Saturday at the Marriott New Orleans Convention Center.