Montway Auto Transport’s VIP Relocation service is giving its clients a little extra security boost. The third-party logistics brokerage is adding two-factor authentication to all vehicle pickups managed through its VIP Relocation service, designed to ensure vehicles are handed off only to authorized recipients. The feature aims to strengthen consumer protection, reduce fraud and increase […] [Read More]

2Autogroup’s rapid expansion continues with its acquisition of Brookshire Hyundai from Bolton Automotive, a transaction announced by Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, which represented the seller. The dealership in the Houston area is the first in Texas for 2Autogroup, which has emerged from its home base in Colorado with the addition of four stores in three […] [Read More]

Kia North Danvers is going green for its one-year anniversary. The dealership in Danvers, Mass., celebrated its first year in operation by installing solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint and promote clean energy. “This amazing community has welcomed us with open arms, and we’re excited to give back,” general manager Bryan Laskin said, “not […] [Read More]

A global examination of fraud by Sumsub showed how much of a worldwide problem it really is. Sumsub recently released its Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, analyzing millions of verification checks and more than 4 million fraud attempts between 2024-2025. The study blends global and regional dynamics from internal data with findings from Sumsub’s Fraud Exposure […] [Read More]

As technology evolves, the cash component of credit underwriting continues to be a key part of development by service providers. Not long after Experian rolled out its latest tool with a cash connection, FICO recently announced a strategic partnership with Plaid, a leading financial data network, to deliver the next generation of the cash flow […] [Read More]

Perhaps compliance departments at auto lenders and other companies involved in financial services had something extra to be thankful for last week. Just ahead of Thanksgiving, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made significant changes to how its supervision division conducts exams, sharing what the regulator called a “humility pledge.” Using strong words to introduce the […] [Read More]

AutoPayPlus by US Equity Advantage continued its recent string of moves by announcing the appointment of Steven Weir as agency development manager. In this role, the automated financial concierge service said Weir will be responsible for building and supporting strong agency relationships, driving growth through collaboration and performance, and providing hands-on training to help agency […] [Read More]

The holiday buying season has officially begun with the traditional Black Friday sales. But is the busiest shopping day of the year really the best time to buy a used car? Well, no, according to the latest research from iSeeCars. The automotive search engine and research website analyzed more than 40 million used-car sales transactions […] [Read More]

Along with making donations to local food banks and pantries in the Feeding America network, Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., added to its stable of legal professionals at its Chicago office. This month, the firm welcomed five new attorneys: Tresina Dickens, Cristopher Nolan, Justin Haddad, Cory Hildebrandt and Elliott Wall. The new hires and philanthropy […] [Read More]

Perhaps consignors shouldn’t overreact to softening wholesale prices and volume either remaining steady or maybe even rising a bit in certain lanes and locations. Black Book reported on Tuesday that overall wholesale prices dipped 0.86% last week with the auction conversion rate steady at 56%, “reflecting continued buyer selectivity and firm floors.” Analysts added in […] [Read More]