Fitch Ratings has published its latest U.S. Auto ABS Index Report. The index features Fitch's fourth-quarter 2013 indices, market updates, and rating developments related to the U.S. auto loan, lease and dealer floor plan ABS (auto ABS).

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Applicable Criteria and Related Research:

--Auto ABS Index: Related Ratings' (Jan. 31, 2014).

Applicable Criteria and Related Research: Auto ABS Index: In the Auto ABS Driver's Seat

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