Matt Hagan can paint quite a picture — and not just as regional sales manager for ACV Capital.
In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Hagan shared his journey to becoming a performance artist and working with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association and other organizations to raise thousands of dollars for charity with his paintings.
A session at Canada’s Used Car Week featured a mix of automaker and dealership executives, who examined Canada’s certified pre-owned vehicle market, how CPO sales are faring, OEM-dealer partnerships, challenges and opportunities in CPO, vehicle supply dynamics and more.
Agora Data’s Steve Burke is one of the most upbeat executives you can find in auto finance.
When asked about his outlook for the car business during a conversation at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s annual convention last week in Las Vegas, Burke didn’t hesitate to say 2026 could be one of the best years ever.
Find out why during this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.
The newest member of the team at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association spent a few minutes during this week’s NIADA Convention in Las Vegas for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.
Patrick O’Brien, who joined NIADA in May as director of government relations and compliance, shared more details about his background with the U.S. Treasury and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as well as how he hopes to represent independent dealers in Washington, D.C.
How an independent dealer approaches inventory strategy might be different than a franchised store.
Patrick Janes, associate vice president of inventory solutions management at Cox Automotive, delved into the current inventory landscape during this week’s NIADA Convention in Las Vegas for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.
Cherokee Media Group’s Nick Zulovich secured some time with Gene Daughtry of Auto Master Systems this week in Las Vegas during the annual convention hosted by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association.
Daughtry still travels nationwide regularly and has weekly online meetings with buy-here, pay-here dealers who are seeking to sharpen their collections departments. Daughtry shared anecdotes from those conversations in this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.
With tariffs rising, inventory shrinking, and affordability tightening, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for independent dealers.
This special sponsored episode of Auto Remarketing Podcast breaks down how shifting market forces are impacting non-franchise auto dealers and what they can do to adapt. From sourcing smarter to building trust with transparency, this conversation offers practical, experience-backed strategies to help dealers stay competitive and profitable in today’s challenging environment.
Aaron Hancock, who is Director of Product Management for Automotive with Frazer and Dealer Car Search, offers multiple takeaways, including:
• Understand What’s Shifting: Learn how rising tariffs, interest rates, and changing shopper behavior are reshaping the landscape for non-franchise dealers.
• Build Trust with Transparency: Get strategies for positioning your dealership as a stable, honest source in an uncertain market.
• Digital Presence Is No Longer Optional: Why responsive websites, SEO, and automation are essential to reaching modern buyers.
In this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits welcomes NextGear Capital’s Nicole Graham-Ponce, VP Operations Portfolio Management and Kyle Ballinger, AVP, Sales.
In this conversation, they share exciting updates for Independent Dealers related to the client experience, audit experience and floorplanning options that are the best match.
James Virgoe, who is senior vice president and managing partner of GWC Warranty at APCO Holdings, acknowledged car buyers nowadays are more skeptical and informed than ever before arriving at the dealership.
So, how should F&I managers rethink their approach to presenting traditional products like extended warranties? Virgoe offered a variety of recommendations during this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.
During this spring’s Auto Intel Summit, Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits spent time in the event’s expo hall to have a conversation with Mark Baruth, who is CEO of COOPABLE, a management company ensuring dealerships capture all their advertising co-op funds.
In this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Baruth shared COOPABLE’s journey so far and how it can be a valuable resource for dealerships of all sizes.
