Informativ rolled out its newest tool this week to help its client base of more than 7,000 dealers and other businesses that utilize its credit-focused lead generation, credit reporting and compliance solutions. The company introduced CreditDriver, which can allow consumers to start the car-buying experience on their mobile device. Informativ highlighted CreditDriver is exclusively powered […] [Read More]

Origence recently announced its first keynote speaker for its annual users’ conference. The technology solutions provider for credit unions said Andrew Busch will be one of the experts on stage during Lending Tech Live ’24, which is scheduled for June 25-27 at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego. Busch was the federal government’s first chief […] [Read More]

The National Automotive Finance Association plans to host two major industry events in 2024. Along with its Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference in June, the NAF Association announced details of second gathering. The organization said the 2024 Auto Finance C-Suite Retreat is an exclusive event designed for top executives, thought-leaders, and decision-makers at auto finance companies […] [Read More]

Following up from its recent Executive Lending Roundtable, Open Lending announced the launch of what the provider of contract analytics, risk-based pricing, risk modeling and default insurance called the Open Lending Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards (EVAAs). The company said this new awards program recognizes Open Lending partners who are “paving the way for equitable vehicle […] [Read More]

Perhaps dealers are looking at their DMS or their blacktop and saying to themselves, “Yeah, I think we’re good for now.” Black Book spotted a slight acceleration in wholesale price decreases last week with sales rates softening, too. “The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike continues, but last week’s auction activity slowed down as buyers exercised […] [Read More]

Dealers are known for being meticulous when merchandising vehicles on their lots, with sparkling clean vehicles lined up in neat rows, all facing the same direction. However, photo and video quality can vary drastically according to who is taking the photos, camera quality and other factors such as weather. To rectify the situation, FlickFusion is […] [Read More]

Doug Campbell officially became chief executive officer America’s Car-Mart on Oct. 1, roughly a year after joining the 42-year-old buy-here, pay-here dealership company. Campbell made an appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to recap his journey to this position and what he hopes the future holds for Car-Mart’s next 42 years. The conversation can be […] [Read More]

Drawing on what company executives called a “deep roster of talent,” Manheim has promoted two veteran team members to general manager positions. The company announced on Tuesday that Danny Brawn has been appointed general manager for the Manheim Chicago Market Center, and Brian Walker has been named general manager of Manheim Nevada. In this role, […] [Read More]

This dealer news roundup includes another buy-sell move in the Sunshine State as well as a member of Congress traveling from Washington, D.C., to visit a Kia dealership in his district in Washington State. According to a news release from Performance Brokerage Services distributed on Tuesday, Crown Automotive Group sold Crown Mitsubishi in St. Petersburg, […] [Read More]

Last October, Carvana became the title sponsor for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA). This week, the online used-vehicle retailer finalized its newest sports partnership in another growing outdoor activity, forging a relationship with renowned professional mountain biker and Red Bull athlete Jaxson Riddle ahead of the world’s premier big-mountain freeride event, Red Bull Rampage. According […] [Read More]