Three noteworthy trends associated with bankruptcies surfaced during the past two quarters. The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) reported that total U.S. filings fell slightly during the first quarter but ticked higher in March compared to the same month a year ago. And the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicated the amount of consumers who […] [Read More]

Below is a Q&A with Kate Eltringham, vice president of marketing at GWC Warranty and a 2017 Women in Remarketing honoree. Auto Remarketing: What was your path to the automotive industry, and what do you enjoy most about working in the car business? Kate Eltringham: I’ve always had a soft spot for the auto industry because […] [Read More]

Below is a Q&A with Ashley Dietze, fleet lease manager at San Antonio Auto Auction and a 2017 Women in Remarketing honoree.  Auto Remarketing: What was your path to the automotive industry, and what do you enjoy most about working in the car business? Ashley Dietze: My family owns and operates San Antonio Auto Auction […] [Read More]

Below is a Q&A with Julie Derybowski, executive director of operations at TradeRev and a 2017 Women in Remarketing honoree.  Auto Remarketing: What was your path to the automotive industry, and what do you enjoy most about working in the car business? Julie Derybowski: It all started when I was in high school with my first […] [Read More]

Below is a Q&A with Sarah Amico, executive chairman of Jack Cooper Holdings Corp. and a 2017 Women in Remarketing honoree.  Auto Remarketing: What was your path to the automotive industry, and what do you enjoy most about working in the car business? Sarah Amico: I suppose it was a little bit of destiny for me […] [Read More]

TradeRev will no longer require monthly subscription fees from U.S. car dealers and its mobile app has been fitted with brand-new personalized “Title Concierge” and “My Account” tools that provide added transparency and organization, the tech startup announced on Wednesday. “We’re constantly listening to user feedback and evolving our technology to improve the buying and […] [Read More]

Insurance Auto Auctions has launched IAA Fast Search, a comprehensive tool offering more than 30 vehicle search and filter options, the company said Wednesday. The aim is for IAA Fast Search to complement the upgrades to IAA website’s Vehicle Details feature announced in late March. This continues a company-wide emphasis on using technology to upgrade […] [Read More]

On Wednesday, Carvana announced its expansion into St. Louis, the company’s first market in the state of Missouri. The online platform for buying used-cars now has a total of 24 markets overall and currently offers free delivery services to more than 3 million residents who live within the St. Louis local delivery area. “We’re so pleased […] [Read More]

CARPROOF announced on Wednesday it has appointed Greg Beckman as vice president of product to help the company develop innovative solutions for auto remarketers. Beckman was most recently senior director of product management and strategy at OpenText Corporation, where he spent eight years in strategic senior positions. CARPROOF said Beckham is a strategic leader with a proven […] [Read More]

Swapalease.com reported on Wednesday that the approval rate for vehicle lease transfers improved in March both on a year-over-year and month-over-month basis. The site indicated credit applicants registered a 75.0 percent approval rate for March, up by 3.8 percent versus February, which had a 72.2 percent approval rate. A year ago, the approvals rate came […] [Read More]