Just like times when you’re hungry but don’t want a full meal, Experian’s newest offering is tailored for clients who want credit data but perhaps not every single piece the company can provide. On Tuesday, the company launched Experian Express. According to Experian, the development marks the first time a credit bureau has offered a […] [Read More]

Delavan Holdings has reached a “significant milestone” with the addition of a chief technology officer for the first time. Shawn Theesfeld has been hired to fill the role, which Delavan Holdings said “showcases the company’s continued growth and commitment to advancing its technology capabilities.” Delavan Holdings is an umbrella company created by Delavan, Wisc.-based dealership […] [Read More]

EFG Companies added to its executive team on Tuesday, hiring Karl Nilsen as vice president of underwriting. Bringing more than 20 years of retail automotive underwriting expertise, EFG said Nilsen will partner closely with the company’s chief risk officer and actuarial resources to oversee and refine underwriting processes, develop proactive risk strategies, and leverage analytics […] [Read More]

The first quarter of 2026 has been a busy one for auto recalls. According to BizzyCar’s Q1 2026 Recall Report, 11.6 million vehicles were recalled in the U.S. during the quarter, the most of any quarter since the company began keeping records in 2022. But that surge was driven by relatively few actual recall campaigns […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index reached its highest level in nearly three years, as used-car demand remains strong and wholesale prices bounced back further than expected, Cox said Tuesday. The MUVVI for March came in at 215.3, which is a 6.2% year-over-year increase and a 1.4% hike from February, when adjusting for mix, […] [Read More]

There could be more than 150,000 new potential customers who might be seeking auto financing from a buy-here, pay-here dealership soon. That’s because there were 150,009 total bankruptcy filings registered during the first quarter of 2026, according to data provided by Epiq AACER on Monday. That’s 14% above the 132,094 cases filed during the first […] [Read More]

From its beginnings, Carfax has been focused on a car’s past — how many owners it’s had, accidents it’s been in, maintenance records. Now it is looking into the future. The provider of vehicle history reports has added an assessment of future reliability to its reports, giving consumers a VIN-specific evaluation of what’s ahead for […] [Read More]

A relationship that has been ongoing for more than a decade will go on awhile longer. Safe-Guard Canada, a platform for private-label protection products for the automotive, RV, marine, and powersports industries, announced a four-year extension of its partnership with Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc., a collaboration that began in 2014. “Our partnership with Nissan […] [Read More]

AAA reported on Tuesday that the average cost for a gallon of gas in the U.S. hit $4.14, adding fuel to the challenges already happening in multiple parts of auto financing. Experts at Comerica Bank, Cox Automotive and Experian all chimed in with analysis, touching on how federal tax refunds are providing a temporary solution […] [Read More]

Usually, a booster launches a rocket. This time, RockED is launching Booster. The automotive training platform announced the creation of Booster, an automated performance management system designed to improve service advisor performance. RockED said the system combines its learning platform with live performance leaderboards and “tailors coaching to the individual gaps of every employee.” In […] [Read More]