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First Brands Group in Chapter 11 with $11 Billion of Liabilities
September 28, 2025 - First Brands Group, an aftermarket auto parts manufacturer, filed for Chapter 11 with over $11 billion in total liabilities, including more than $6 billion in on-balance sheet debt and approximately $2.3 billion in off-balance sheet financing. https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/auto-parts-maker-first-brands-files-bankruptcy-protection-2025-09-29/

Paul Mangione
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Auto Dealer Tricolor Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Liquidation
September 10, 2025 - Auto dealer and subprime lender Tricolor announced its filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation , a move that followed reports of alleged fraudulent activity. This announcement led to the company's operational shutdown, the temporary leave of most of its employees, and investigations into the potential double-pledging of collateral for warehouse credit lines. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/auto-dealer-tricolor-files-bankruptcy-moves-liquida

Paul Mangione
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Home Improvement Whole Loans
😎 Exciting News from Fort Schuyler Advisors 🤝 We are delighted to announce that Fort Schuyler Advisors, a New York-based capital...

Paul Mangione
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What is a Recreational Vehicle (RV)?
Motorized RVs are categorized according to their class - Class A, B or C. There are other types of RVs such as towable RVs, fifth wheels...

Paul Mangione
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Where to Buy Affordable Used Cars?
Many Americans are concerned about the high cost of used cars, especially after seeing a 45% year-on-year increase according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Index. They are asking: "Why are used cars so expensive?" The main reason was that in the last two years, a continuing shortage of computer chips reduced the quantity of new cars automakers can build as well as ship to dealers. This led to an increased demand of used cars. The public rarely looks at another option for buying

Paul Mangione
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January Used Vehicle Price Update
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index for January 2022 was 236.3 versus 236.2 in December and 163 in January 2021 (a 45% increase YoY)....

Paul Mangione
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How Your Perspective Determines Your Success
Seven minutes with MIT Professor and CEO of Bose Corporation Amar Bose and the story of two engineers. #life #experience #lifeexperience...

Paul Mangione
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NYC Commercial Building Permits
NYC Department of Buildings Permit Data by Borough 2011-2021 for Commercial Properties (non-residential, non 1-3 family) Total annual...

Paul Mangione
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Manhattan Building Permits
We may be seeing the beginning of the bottom for Manhattan permit data. Looking at the December 2021 NYC Department of Buildings permit...

Paul Mangione
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Used Car Pricing Update
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Used Cars and Trucks in U.S. City Average - YoY % Change Dec 2021 => +57% Paul Mangione...

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