Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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TruDecision’s Parry defends current status of subprime auto finance
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 11:52 AM
Metrics that formed April’s Dealertrack Credit Availability Index ‘masked a more complex picture’
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 10:08 AM
NAF Association reveals next recipients of Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award & Summit Leadership Award
Friday, May. 8, 2026, 10:56 AM
This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
KBRA & DBRS Morningstar offer latest views of auto ABS performance
Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, 03:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
During the same week as S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices noted the December auto reading, the newest analysis Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) revealed more performance softening based on data from the securitization market. KBRA said December remittance reports showed ... [Read More]
Sunbit fixed ops survey reinforces need for financing in service drive
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, 02:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Your customers’ need for financing might not just be prevalent in your dealership F&I office. The need could be significant in your service drive, too, based on a recently completed a survey of 1,100 fixed ops service professionals at more ... [Read More]
Resource Hub
Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth
Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI
The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!
How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders
Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist
Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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Portfolio elevates Childers to managing director, reveals new company logo
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, 04:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with a new company branding, Portfolio announced the promotion of Cliff Childers to the position of managing director, effective immediately. The company highlighted the 21-year industry veteran leads a national sales team driving reinsurance and F&I success for auto, ... [Read More]
F&I Sentinel welcomes Zucco to leadership team
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, 04:46 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
According to a news release distributed this week, Scott Zucco joined F&I Sentinel as vice president of sales, in a move effective Jan. 3. The automotive compliance and regulatory risk mitigation solutions provider highlighted Zucco is “an accomplished sales professional ... [Read More]
ARA releases policy statement connected with FTC Safeguards Rule
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, 04:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association (ARA) recently released a policy statement associated with the revamped Safeguards Rule set to be implemented by the Federal Trade Commission in June. In connection with the mandate, ARA specifically believes recovery professionals should engage in ... [Read More]
Auto defaults finish 2022 with largest sequential rise in more than 5 years
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, 03:59 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Auto defaults closed 2022 with the first double-digit rise in the default rate in more than five years. On Tuesday, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released data through December for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The auto rate ... [Read More]
Westlake now servicing portfolios from Car Capital & Nicholas
Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, 03:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Westlake Portfolio Management grew its servicing department by reaching agreements with two companies that specialize in the subprime auto space. Last week, Westlake announced it formed a servicing partnership with Nicholas Financial, an auto and consumer finance company based in ... [Read More]
PassTime strengthens executive leadership with new EVP of sales
Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, 03:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
PassTime reinforced its executive team last week. The provider of advanced asset tracking solutions announced it has hired Mike Roberts a new executive vice president of sales. PassTime highlighted Roberts joined the team from Kenwood USA and is an executive ... [Read More]
Legal roundup: GAP refunds in Colorado & retail fraud in Wisconsin
Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, 03:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Recent developments from both federal- and state-level law enforcement include matters associated with refunds connected to guaranteed automobile protection (GAP) as well as a dealership defrauding consumers. Connected to industry-wide compliance challenges highlighted multiple times by Allied Solutions, Colorado attorney ... [Read More]
5 findings from Open Lending’s vehicle accessibility survey
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, 03:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Open Lending Corp. recently offered a in-depth reminder for when a finance company decides to buy that installment contract, especially for an applicant in need of reliable transportation. The provider of analytics, risk-based pricing, risk modeling and default insurance to auto ... [Read More]
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