This week, ComplyNet announced a strategic partnership with the Washington State Independent Auto Dealers Association (WSIADA) in a move aimed at streamlining compliance processes for independent stores in the Evergreen State. In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny and growing ... [Read More]

Earlier this summer, eOSCAR — the web-based system that can enable data furnishers (DFs) and credit reporting agencies (CRAs) to respond to consumer credit history disputes — made major technology upgrades, which created several operational changes. To help buy-here, pay-here ... [Read More]

The Indiana Independent Auto Dealers Association (IIADA) recently hosted its first convention in more than a decade, celebrating achievements and milestones of its members and industry leaders. The first recipient of the IIADA Distinguished Member Award was Kesler Schaefer Auto ... [Read More]

Agora Data announced last week that it closed a $160 million private term financing on Aug. 11, marking the fourth privately placed term financing for the company that offers low-cost capital along with performance data and analytics for independent and ... [Read More]

In about a month, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association will host its National Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Along with meetings on Capitol Hill with lawmakers and their staffs, NIADA will host regulators and other experts for conversations and ... [Read More]

Consolidation appeared in the buy-here, pay-here industry on Tuesday. Buckeye Dealership Consulting announced the acquisition of Berkshire Risk Services in a merger bringing together two industry service providers committed to empowering dealers and finance companies with innovative risk management tools ... [Read More]

While softening sequentially, bankruptcy filings rose notably in July. According to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, total bankruptcy filings came in at 35,716 in July, representing a 15% increase from last July’s total of 30,862. Epiq reported individual bankruptcy filings ... [Read More]