Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics Listen Here

Retail

CARFAX identifies top 10 states with most vehicles connected to park outside recalls

You think you’ve got some pieces of inventory that just won’t turn? New CARFAX data released on Thursday showed the total number of park outside recalls has spiked nearly 50% in the last week to more than 3.2 million vehicles ... [Read More]

Dealer news: Carvana launches Test Drive Center at Stellantis store; M&A in Midwest

Carvana, best known as an online used-car retailer, also happens to sell new cars through the seven Stellantis dealerships it operates. And at its Stellantis store in Dallas this week, Carvana launched its first Test Drive Center: a casual, no-pressure ... [Read More]

Wholesale

COMMENTARY: Flawed dealer process is threatening today’s vehicle acquisition strategy

Across dealer roundtables and 20 groups, a quiet but persistent frustration has taken hold. Dealers who have been buying and selling vehicles for decades are raising the same questions: —What does the right process actually look like? —How do you ... [Read More]
BHPH evolution: Key to success in a recovering auto industry

5 topics on slate for upcoming Super Dispatch conference

Super Dispatch is trying another strategy to improve automotive transportation management. Following the release of its annual industry report, Super Dispatch on Tuesday announced plans to host a conference specifically for auto transport carriers and industry professionals. SuperCon 2026 will ... [Read More]

Resource Hub

Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

Evaluating VPP Cancellation Systems: 7 Questions Every Lender Should Ask

Selecting the right VPP cancellation system is critical to maintaining compliance, maximizing recoveries, and improving operational efficiency. As regulatory requirements...
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Auto lenders spent on AI. Here’s what paid off.

A panel of auto-lending leaders — CEOs of subprime auto finance companies, VPs of Collections, CROs, indirect-lending executives at two...
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report

Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Technology

Cox Automotive Navigator designed to help dealers use multiple technology solutions

There are sometimes when repetitions can be valuable, like refining your golf swing or learning another language. But Cox Automotive recognized that repetition at the dealership sometimes can be burdensome for managers and salespeople. So, on Thursday, the company launched ... [Read More]

VMS survey shows demand grows for smarter communication workflows in fleet management

The phrase “just send me a text” is commonplace during conversations nowadays, but the latest industry survey orchestrated by Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) showed that’s perhaps not the best option for top efficiency in fleet management. Through that survey, the ... [Read More]

Analysis

Edmunds highlights which used cars could be acquired for the cost of World Cup Final tickets

Edmunds tracks retail prices for used cars regularly. But soaring ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup also caught attention of site analysts. So, Edmunds merged the topics of used cars and soccer together on Wednesday to see what kind ... [Read More]

Retention, wholesale values of EVs make progress

Strengthening, but not quite to the same level as the overall industry. That’s the story around wholesale prices and retention for electric vehicles this spring, according to the latest AuctionNet data from the National Auto Auction Association. Overall wholesale auction ... [Read More]

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