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‘It's destructive. It's disgusting'

New Jersey dealer Steve Kalafer, who died Wednesday, became an outspoken critic of automakers for business tactics he thought disadvantaged dealerships. Colleagues said he was also like a coach, helping bring the best out of employees over nearly 45 years as a dealer. (JENNIFER VUONG)
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Melissa Burden
October 13, 2019 11:55 PM

FLEMINGTON, N.J. — New Jersey dealer Steve Kalafer is fed up with stair-steps.

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