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8 Upbeat
Dealership group sees
Chrysler as `growth franchise.'
19Used-Car Prices Roll
What happens when high demand
meets low supply.
26 Dueling Departments
Sales and F&I departments
sometimes are at odds.
December 2011
November 2011
AGAINST THE
RULES
Dealers fight prospects of more
government regulations. On page 10
A PENTON MEDIA PUBLICATION
DEALER SERVICES
Volume 45, Number 12
Bob McDorman amid his auto memorabilia.
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ON THE COVER:
10 Against The Rules
Dealers oppose the prospects of yet more regulations.
By Steve Finlay
FEATURES:
3 Ziegler: This Year's Winners, Losers
Japanese auto makers just can't seem to get a break.
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8 Upbeat Dealership group sees
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