MileOne Autogroup has become a STAR. Or, more precisely, a member of STAR. The Maryland-based dealership group has joined Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail, an automotive IT standards organization comprised of manufacturers, technology providers and retail dealerships. MileOne chief information security officer Steve Bailey said his company joined STAR to “help shape the future […] [Read More]

Experian North America chief economist Joseph Mayans and ADP chief economist Nela Richardson have used the terms “recession” and “unease” when discussing their respective looks at the lending market, the employment scene and general economy in recent days. You might ask why Mayans and Richardson turned to those monikers since private sector employment increased by […] [Read More]

Beta testing has begun on the latest addition to Spiffy’s Mobile 360 platform. The mobile service technology company announced the beta launch of Recall Capture, which it calls the first end-to-end recall automation platform purpose-built for mobile repairs. Recall Capture is designed to streamline the entire recall cycle, from VIN detection and customer outreach to […] [Read More]

It’s been a dozen years since Jeff Gordon collaborated with Pepsi for a commercial that had the NASCAR champion wear a disguise and put an unsuspecting dealership salesperson through a wild test drive recorded via hidden cameras. The spot went viral and still generates plenty of activity on YouTube. But what about protecting your current […] [Read More]

It’s not just you. Everything is getting more expensive. Between the rising cost of inflation, high interest rates squeezing consumers and floorplanning, and the on-again/off-again tariffs, everything is pricier. The Consumer Price Index has risen 21.7% since February 2020, with transportation rising by over 34%. Times like these try one’s soul. OK, maybe it’s not […] [Read More]

Based on their scorecard so far this year, America’s Group announcing an acquisition is par for the course. The budding wholesale giant took another M&A swing Monday with the purchase of Augusta Auto Auction, its fifth acquisition of 2025. The auction, located on five acres in North Augusta, S.C., was founded nearly four decades ago […] [Read More]

When it comes to responding to internet leads, the best got better. Napleton Automotive Group earned the top spot in the 2025 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness Auto Dealer Group Study, its fourth consecutive No. 1 ranking — and it set a record in the process. Napleton’s average internet lead effectiveness score of 91 […] [Read More]

In recent years, while artificial intelligence has empowered lenders to enhance their businesses, it has also provided fraudsters with sophisticated tools to perpetrate financial fraud. One of the most concerning developments is the use of generative AI techniques, including deepfakes, to create counterfeit documents. Deepfakes, short for “deep learning fakes,” enable fraudsters to convincingly manipulate […] [Read More]

DataScan announced on Monday that Hyundai Capital America has adopted RiskGauge to strengthen risk oversight and improve operational efficiency across its national dealer network. By leveraging RiskGauge’s advanced inventory risk technology and daily collateral monitoring, the provider of inventory risk management solutions for dealer commercial lenders said HCA gains real-time visibility into its floorplan portfolio, […] [Read More]

Equifax reported earlier this year that consumer debt in auto loans and leases has surpassed $1.7 trillion, exceeding credit card and student loan debt. Equifax also said delinquencies have increased by 7% year-over-year, reaching a three-year high. It’s trends like those that are part of the reason why Automotive Ventures invested in Loanbridge, which offers […] [Read More]