In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, we connect with IAA president and chief executive officer John Kett, who talks about the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge he signed. Kett also shares what's on IAA's radar this year and explains how going digital proved to be a win for the company. To […] [Read More]

Dealers who use Google Chrome as their web browser now have another shortcut to use during their daily marketing tasks and conversations with potential vehicle buyers. This week, FlickFusion released an extension for Google Chrome that can provide a place for dealers to store and access links to video landing pages. FlickFusion explained the Chrome […] [Read More]

GM Financial recently received more recognition for its work outside of originating vehicle leases and installment contracts and collecting monthly payments. The captive for General Motors has been awarded the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for its commitment to Junior Achievement USA. The company received the award in recognition of its hundreds of employees who […] [Read More]

Holman Enterprises has launched an automotive, fleet, and mobility podcast with a goal of exploring important topics and emerging trends related to the movement of people and goods. The monthly podcast, titled, MOTIVE powered by Holman, will provide automotive sector news and trends, along with a behind-the-scenes view of the industry. Industry guests will express their […] [Read More]

Ally Financial already forged relationships with companies that might be considered non-traditional used-vehicle entities, like Carvana and Vroom. On Thursday, Ally added consignment-to-retail used-vehicle marketplace CarLotz to its client portfolio. According to a news release, Ally and CarLotz entered into a multi-faceted strategic relationship that includes consumer and inventory financing, remarketing and additional finance and […] [Read More]

Alliant Credit Union now is originating vehicle leases in four different states thanks to assistance from Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA). Having supported vehicle leasing for credit unions for more than 30 years, CULA is helping power the expansion of Alliant Credit Union’s vehicle leasing program into Pennsylvania, completing its first leases in the Keystone […] [Read More]

Contract extensions for auto financing are trending down. Consumer expectations for their household financial situations are improving. President Biden just signed the newest federal stimulus package. As individuals and industries acknowledged the first anniversary of COVID-19, analysts and experts are seeing a wide array of positive trends; ones that might help your current portfolio and […] [Read More]

As many vehicle owners drove fewer miles last year because of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, overall customer satisfaction with auto dealer service departments still increased for a sixth consecutive year. That is according to the J.D. Power 2021 Customer Service Index Study, which showed dealer service visits declining only by 6% from the previous year. […] [Read More]

Just a handful or so years ago, online used-car sales platforms like Carvana, Shift and Vroom were startups, thought of as “disruptors” to the market. These days, they have national advertising campaigns, even popping up during the Super Bowl. And after an IPO (from Vroom) and a SPAC merger (from Shift) in 2020, all three are […] [Read More]

Vehicle traffic might be flowing faster on the Capital Beltway because multitudes of federal employees continuing to work from home. However, the process to confirm President Biden’s nomination to be the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau showed that gridlock on Capitol Hill is as snarled as ever. On Wednesday, the vote by U.S. Senate […] [Read More]