Ignite Consulting Partners is counting down the days until May 17, which marks the beginning of its in-person compliance training event. After the pandemic forced the firm to cancel last year’s Compliance Unleashed, Ignite Consulting Partners is preparing to host its three-day training session for independent dealerships and finance companies. “We’ve missed our ‘in-person’ relationships […] [Read More]

Two technology providers familiar with independent and buy-here, pay-here dealerships just struck a deal. According to a news release posted on Tuesday, CalAmp and Spireon announced that Spireon has acquired the LoJack U.S. Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) business from CalAmp. Executives said the integration of the LoJack U.S. business bolsters Spireon’s position as a leading […] [Read More]

This month marks one year since U.S. lockdowns began and the subsequent financial fallout that ensued from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, data and survey information from Consolidated Credit and TransUnion arriving this week showed rebounding household incomes and consumer sentiments — perhaps two trends that could help auto-finance companies originate contracts and continue to collect […] [Read More]

After Canada made improvements on the job front during the closing two months of last year, the employment picture turned murky again to begin 2021 triggered by a second wave of lockdowns because of the pandemic. However, experts are expecting the Canadian economy to rebound mightily given monetary and fiscal stimulus combined with a surge […] [Read More]

Spiffy’s value proposition not only is attracting individual consumers and fleet operators for on-demand car care, but investors and entrepreneurs looking to become franchisees are attracted to the technology and services company, too. On Tuesday, Spiffy announced its first batch of franchisees who are adding seven new cities to its growing footprint throughout the United […] [Read More]

In a year like no other, 2020 saw the automotive sector go through major disruptions in production, sales and shifts in key consumer values like dependability and trustworthiness. As a result, a new group of vehicle models are rising to the top in resale value. The J.D. Power 2020 Resale Value Awards are presented to […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2021 Women in Remarketing honorees in the March issue of the magazine, and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website. Next up is Sandra Chafins, who is customer care specialist at ADESA Lexington. Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in the remarketing industry? But, also, […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2021 Women in Remarketing honorees in the March issue of the magazine, and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website. Next up is Maria F. Giraldo, who is remarketing manager at United Auto Credit Corp. Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in the remarketing industry? […] [Read More]

With a new technology integration partnership between pre-F&I vehicle delivery system company, ZipDeal, and automotive artificial intelligence company EpiAnalytics, dealers can improve revenue streams by allowing sales staff to present more details about vehicle options, features and corresponding accessories. Through the partnership, ZipDeal has integrated EpiAnalytics’ VINoptions product with its vehicle and accessories module. The companies […] [Read More]

The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance is again leveraging digital technology to host its next industry event, which is on tap to begin at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday. While it will be confined to an online environment because of the pandemic, the 2021 IARA Virtual Conference includes familiar industry leaders such as Tom Kontos, Paul […] [Read More]