Abstract: A windshield wiper system and a vehicle having the same, where the windshield wiper system has a wiper blade rotating about a first pivot. The wiper blade includes an inner blade portion hinged to an outer blade portion. A flexible wiper is supported by the inner and outer blade portions. A deflector is formed on the outer blade portion. A control bar rotates about a second pivot that is spaced apart from the first pivot. The control bar has an actuator for engaging with the deflector. The actuator is capable of translating relative to the deflector in order for the actuator to selectively apply a force to the deflector during rotation of the wiper blade and control bar. The application of the force causes a torque about the hinge between the inner and outer blade portions. The torque allows the outer blade portion to follow the contour of a windshield.

Abstract: A system for interfacing a plurality of dealer computer systems located at independent automotive dealerships with a plurality of remotely located independent and financial and product provider computer systems operated by a plurality of independent provider systems. The system may incorporate a dealer system integration (DSI) interface system that interfaces the dealer computer systems to a provider network, where the provider network is in turn in communication with each of the product provider computer systems. The DSI interface may coordinate and assist with one or more of forms preparation, obtaining rates for specific products available from the various provider systems, and electronic booking of contracts, as well as other important operations or transactions between the dealer network and the dealer systems.