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Tariq Kamal

Former Associate Publisher

Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 21, 2019

US Auto Loans Reach $1.14 Trillion

Lending Tree’s most recent auto finance snapshot finds originations, amounts financed, and monthly payments all accelerated in 2018.

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Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 20, 2019

Texas Dealer Sent to Mediation Over Ford Objections

Reagor Dykes Auto Group and Ford Motor Credit will begin mediation proceedings in Dallas Monday despite objections from Ford’s executives and attorneys, who have yet to approve a new proposal to resolve a $112 million floorplan financing dispute.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalFebruary 18, 2019

Q&A: You Call This a Refund?

New IRS rules have sparked a downward trend in refund amounts, threatening the loss of an annual catalyst for used-car sales.

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Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 8, 2019

Rep. John Dingell, Auto Industry Advocate, Dead at 92

Former U.S. Congressman John David Dingell Jr. has died, leaving a legacy of service to his Michigan district, advocacy for the U.S. auto industry, and pivotal roles in sweeping federal legislation.

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Newsby Tariq KamalFebruary 6, 2019

Super Bowl Spikes: Kia, Hyundai, Toyota Find End Zone

Executives and analysts with Cox Automotive listed Kia, Toyota, and Hyundai among the factories whose Super Bowl car commercials sparked interest and traffic among car buyers.

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Editorialby Tariq KamalFebruary 4, 2019

Great Advice, Thanks, Guys

President Trump may not be universally regarded as a man of the people, but auto dealers and other business owners are inarguably benefiting from his administration’s economic policies.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJanuary 31, 2019

Rate Hikes on Hold as Fed Throttles Back

Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed the Federal Reserve is reconsidering two interest-rate hikes planned for 2019 due to a ‘less favorable outlook’ for the global economy.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJanuary 30, 2019

Ghosn Claims ‘Plot and Treason’ Led to Charges

Former factory alliance leader Carlos Ghosn says Nissan executives conspired to concoct false charges of financial crimes to unwind a potential merger with Renault.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJanuary 17, 2019

Chevy Pulls Disputed ‘Most Reliable’ Ad

Chevrolet has pulled an ad claiming superior reliability over Ford, Honda, and Toyota following objections from those factories and a critical Jalopnik report.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJanuary 15, 2019

Ford, VW Partner on Fleet, Autonomy, Electrification

Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen Group announced the first formal steps toward a partnership that will produce new commercial vehicles and pursue shared innovations in mobile services, autonomy, and electrification.

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