Financial

LAS VEGAS — Among the many challenges facing independent dealers in today's automotive landscape, the two that Kathy Decker cited as most pressing were the availability of capital and being able to access retail financing. The group vice president of Manheim Financial Services talked with Auto Remarketing on Tuesday at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association […] [Read More]

ELDRIDGE, Iowa — QCSA Holdings announced recently announced that two investors have joined its board of directors. New board members include Rick Keister, who will also serve as board chairman, and Cam Hitchcock. Keister is an entrepreneur that most recently served as the chief executive officer of Keystone Automotive Industries. Keystone led the aftermarket parts industry […] [Read More]

DETROIT — General Motors and Opel/Vauxhall have decided to withdraw all applications for government loan guarantees throughout Europe. Apparently, while the reasons behind asking for government guarantees has not changed, according to the company, the process of receiving assistance has been "more complex and longer than anticipated and the results are still not finalized or certain." […] [Read More]

TULSA, Okla. — I've been working in the insurance industry for more than 30 years and I've spent the last 12 years providing insurance to collateral recovery agents throughout the United States. Recently, I have seen a rise in lawsuits against recovery specialists for violation of certain state consumer protection acts as well as the Fair […] [Read More]

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — AmeriFleet Transportation, recently rolled out an enhancement of its complete asset recovery service with Prescription Drug Marketing Act certification. The corporate fleet logistics solution provider explained this new service is designed to meet the needs of customers requiring vehicle recoveries when there are pharmaceutical samples covered by the Prescription Drug Marketing Act and […] [Read More]

CARMEL, Ind. — Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana announced late last week that it has named a new chief operations officer to replace Brian Geitner, who became chief executive officer on Jan. 1. Appointed to the COO post was Shane O'Dell, a founding member of DSC who came aboard in 2005. His roles with the company […] [Read More]

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — John Lewis' repossession career began as a field representative with Chrysler Credit back in 1982, and he has since been involved nearly all aspects of the recovery industry in California and beyond. Looking at how the industry behaves now is why this veteran is seeking to clarify what makes agencies reputable […] [Read More]

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — A violent crime reportedly committed in northeast Ohio is proving again how dangerous the repossession business can be. The U.S. Marshal's Office and two local police departments have a reward available in connection with the search for a woman who, among her long list of charges, allegedly conspired with two other men to […] [Read More]

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — QEK Global Solutions, a proprietary asset management software provider to several automakers, announced the return of an executive who previously spent more than 10 years at the company. Taking on the role as the vice president of strategic sales is Craig Cheatle, who worked at QEK from 1992 through 2004. All told, QEK […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Autobytel's board of directors has instituted a Tax Benefit Preservation Plan that officials said would help the company maintain its use of net operating losses, which can be beneficial when it comes to federal taxes. Specifically, Autobytel claims this plan aims "to reduce the likelihood that Autobytel's use of its net operating losses, loss […] [Read More]