Along with completing an amendment to its senior secured credit facility on Monday, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group revealed its financial performance expectations for the third quarter. The company projected third-quarter rental review to increase by approximately 2 percent year-over-year. Consistent with the trends experienced during the first half of the year, Dollar Thrifty noted that […] [Read More]

Dealers who use the Dealer Specialties’ appraisal tool MarketControl Analytics can now access Galves Auto Price List through the program. By integrating the list into the company’s appraisal tool, users can now more easily access trade-in values. “We have recognized the strong allegiance that dealers particularly in the Northeastern U.S. have for the Galves Auto […] [Read More]

Shoppers have turned more and more to the Web in the car-buying process, and in light of this online push, Netsertive says it has the tools that can help dealers take advantage of this growing trend. The online ad technology company will be on hand at next month’s Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition to show […] [Read More]

RICHMOND, Va. — CarMax announced Monday that soon car buyers in Massachusetts won’t have to travel very far to check out the auto superstore’s used inventory. As of Nov. 16, a new store in North Attleboro, Mass., located at 120 Draper Ave., will open as CarMax’s first store in the Bay State. Now, the company […] [Read More]

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Pelican Resource Group revealed Monday it is expanding its senior management team in an effort to keep pace with growth and fill key roles. As the subprime and buy-here, pay-here lender continues a national rollout, new members of the executive team include Greg Maravilla, senior vice president and chief financial officer, […] [Read More]

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — CU Xpress Lease recently signed its first provider in Massachusetts to offer a vehicle lease program first launched back in 2007. CU Xpress Lease's first enrollee in the Bay State is IC Federal Credit Union in Fitchburg, Mass. Founded in 1928 as the Immaculate Conception Credit Union, officials highlighted IC FCU has more than […] [Read More]

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A stable buy-here, pay-here dealer thirsty for a line of credit so he can stop turning away credit-damaged but potentially profitable customers meets a financial services company eager to find established rooftops with growth potential. That's the storyline unfolding between Big Deal Auto in Sioux City, Iowa, and Spartan Financial Partners […] [Read More]

Skip-tracing is far more than just calling people and asking if they know where the debtor is.  Psychology and the resulting study of human nature are critical keys to your success in this career path. It’s a known fact that we are all creatures of habit. So no matter the situation, we will react in […] [Read More]

Repo Remarketing recently broadened its executive team to serve credit unions and more by naming a new vice president of business services. Tapped for the position is Rob Savre, who brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the company. Repo Remarketing highlighted Savre’s repossession career started at Wells Fargo Bank as an in-house […] [Read More]

IronPlanet Motors recently revealed its free mobile app, which allows buyers to use their iPhone and Android products to take care of their used-car and used-powersport purchasing needs. More specifically, the app can be used to search for vehicles and customize these searches by segment or auction date. Users can also access inspection reports, add […] [Read More]