Anyone who knows me knows I like to be ready for just about anything. If someone needs a Band-Aid, gum, Tylenol, I’m usually the guy who’s got it. Not because I’m trying to impress anyone, but because I’ve learned to think ahead. That habit started when I was a Boy Scout. When I was a […] [Read More]

New information from Wolters Kluwer about how much the regulatory landscape has changed since President Trump started his second term prompted experts to say, “this enforcement pullback exceeds even the most aggressive predictions.” According to new data from Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance’s Regulatory Violations Intelligence Index, regulatory enforcement actions against financial services firms […] [Read More]

There has been a coup in the Canadian electric vehicle market. The king has been overthrown, and taking his place as the new EV leader stands a general. General Motors was Canada’s No. 1-selling EV automaker through the first half of 2025, the company announced, citing S&P Global Mobility data on Canadian new vehicle total […] [Read More]

Automotive companies have been affiliating themselves with celebrities almost since cars were invented, and recently that trend seems to have been ramping up even more. Monday, two more prominent names in the business jumped on that bandwagon, adding prominent names from the entertainment industry to their new initiatives. Cox Automotive’s Autotrader has again turned to […] [Read More]

The familiar rhythm of the traditional oil change, once a cornerstone of the automotive aftermarket, has been disrupted. For decades, customers reliably brought their cars in every 3,000 to 7,000 miles, ensuring a steady stream of revenue and creating prime opportunities for upselling services like brake inspections, fluid flushes, and tire rotations. But now, advanced […] [Read More]

TSD Mobility Solutions has expanded its offerings to the French-Canadian community with its acquisition of Montreal-based Fleetlane. TSD, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reynolds and Reynolds that provides software for rental car companies and auto dealerships, announced it has acquired the Canadian loaner fleet management software company, which serves dealerships, rental agencies and repair shops. […] [Read More]

Don't miss your chance to recognize up-and-coming leaders in the used-car business. Nominations for Auto Remarketing's Industry Under 40, presented by IAA, end Tuesday. To submit your nomination ... [Read More]

Artificial intelligence appears to be one of the sharpest instruments in a company toolbox to defend themselves and repair damage created by fraud. But apprehension from both companies and consumers about the deployment of AI remains. Experian recently released its 2025 U.S. Identity and Fraud Report revealing more than a third of companies say they […] [Read More]

Western Funding is now in the securitization business, too. Late on Friday, the subsidiary company of Westlake Technology Holdings announced the successful closing of its inaugural asset-backed securitization (ABS), WEFUN 2025-1, totaling $400 million. Management said this transaction marks Western Funding’s debut in the capital markets and reinforces the company’s commitment to growth, innovation, and […] [Read More]

Even without the aid of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve that’s displaying some dissension, TransUnion is bullish about the prospects from auto refinancing. Analysts acknowledged many consumers continue to face pressure on their household budgets, prompting a growing search for ways to improve monthly cash flow. New research from TransUnion showed that […] [Read More]