ATLANTA — According to Equifax's latest monthly National Consumer Credit Trends Report, automotive credit balances and new accounts are increasing steadily with the number of new accounts opened in the first half approaching pre-recession levels. Analysts believe auto lending is gaining strength, reflecting increasing demand for new vehicles. Year-to-date through June, Equifax tallied that total […] [Read More]

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Potential used-car buyers can now get a little help with their down payment, thanks to a new program announced recently by social-savings website Motozuma. By setting up a free Motozuma account to save for a down payment, prospective buyers can receive a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $200 on any used vehicle […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association recently announced two experienced, well-known executives were elected to join its board of directors. The new board members are Mark Floyd, vice chairman and chief executive officer of Exeter Finance Corp.; and David Paul, vice president of financial services at American Honda Finance Corp.  Floyd is a […] [Read More]

Windsor Remarketing officially has a new name. After its president, Scott France, acquired the company from the Windsor Group, the firm is now known as Caprock Auto Remarketing. Officials explained that the day-to-day team is intact, “so nothing has truly changed but the name.” Caprock aims to help auto lenders, banks, credit unions, dealer groups […] [Read More]

September draws to a close this weekend, ending what appears to have been a rather solid month for used-vehicle sales, according to Edmunds.com. The company is anticipating 3.13 million used sales for the month, which would be relatively static compared to the 3.14 million used sales in August. Compared to September 2011, it would be […] [Read More]

While dealers play a huge role in the CPO Forum, they’re also a vital part of another Used Car Week event: the National Remarketing Conference. In the lanes, on the lot and online, dealers are the lifeblood of the remarketing industry, and one session in particular at NRC will give them the opportunity to share […] [Read More]

Utilizing Manheim’s Simulcast Everywhere technology for the first time, BMW Financial Services shared its recent sale was a success, with more than 70 BMW franchised buyers taking part.   The lender's first Simulcast Everywhere sale had more than 3,000 total bids in this first-of-its-kind sale format, “designed to allow BMW Financial Services to sell vehicles […] [Read More]

Potential used-car buyers can now get a little help with their down payment, thanks to a new program announced this week by social-savings website Motozuma. By setting up a free Motozuma account to save for a down payment, prospective buyers can receive a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $200 on any used vehicle purchased from […] [Read More]

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association revealed its newest NIADA Platinum National Corporate Partner on Thursday with the addition of Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana. By aligning with DSC, NIADA said the move is meant to further its commitment to the success of independent dealers. The association highlighted that during the past seven years, DSC […] [Read More]

CarMax Auctions has announced the upcoming grand opening of its newly updated Laurel Auction Center to coincide with a Dealer Appreciation Sale. The Laurel Auction Center, located at 8800 Freestate Drive in Laurel, Md., will hold its first auction in the new building on Monday at 9:30 a.m. (EST). Construction has just been completed on […] [Read More]