This episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast delved into a topic so intricate that the conversation included two experts from RVI Group. Wei Fan, senior vice president, passenger vehicles, and Dave McKay, vice president of business development and sales, tackled not only how subprime auto finance companies are faring nowadays, but also how those providers […] [Read More]

Just like customers test-drive numerous cars before finding the best deal for the perfect make, model, features, and color, automotive dealers need to be discerning about their technology partners. The loan origination process is a perfect example. Typically mired by cumbersome, labor-intensive processes, new software has taken the pain and expense out of manual loan […] [Read More]

Another blockbuster acquisition in the used-car space surfaced Tuesday, this time involving both the retail and auto finance segments. Vroom said it has reached a deal to purchase United Auto Credit Corp. for $300 million in cash, subject to adjustment depending on the closing book value of United Auto Credit. The acquisition would further push […] [Read More]

Millennials, the largest and most diverse generation in the U.S., are beginning to buy cars in greater numbers. But it’s not clear how well dealerships will be able to serve their needs with business as usual. For years the automotive industry has speculated that millennials would be the downfall of retail automotive and a bellwether […] [Read More]

I’ve been reporting on the auto industry for 14 years, but even armed with an insider’s knowledge, I still find the car-buying process to be stressful. But the auto industry, in general, recognizes that many consumers feel this way. And dealers, automakers and other entities within retail automotive have made great strides to put folks […] [Read More]

CDK Global chief operating officer Joe Tautges joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast for a conversation about the company's inaugural CDK Connect event, how its recent purchases of Roadster and Salty complement each other, the auto insurtech space and much more. CDK announced late last month that it signed a deal to purchase insurtech company Salty Dot, Inc., […] [Read More]

Last week, NuVinAir Global filled the newly created corporate leadership position of franchise development officer. Taking on the role for the company — which offers a suite of patented and proprietary products aimed at safely and effectively creating healthy vehicle interiors — is Marty Schoenthaler. In his new role, NuVinAir said Schoenthaler will be responsible for […] [Read More]

Nabthat announced a development on Monday that’s relevant to Honda dealerships. The technology company dedicated to building automotive-centric platforms focused on the consumer experience said it has been certified as a Honda Digital Solutions (HDS) website program provider. With this certification, Nabthat’s website platform is immediately available to Honda’s approximately 1,000 U.S. dealers. According to […] [Read More]

As activities outside someone’s home confines continue to intensity, DRAIVER announced a deeper partnership with Uber for Business, with direct benefits for automotive industry clients. According to a news release distributed on Friday, the announcement opens a gateway for the entire automotive industry to a comprehensive mobility solution. Any business that needs to move vehicles, […] [Read More]

Upstart ventured into auto financing last summer and then acquired Prodigy in April to enhance its platform fueled by artificial intelligence. Then last week, the company announced the availability of Upstart Auto Retail software, which includes AI-enabled financing. Upstart explained the cloud-based solution can offer a “superior” vehicle-buying experience for both consumers and dealerships because […] [Read More]