This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
TransUnion to acquire Verisk Financial Services for $515M
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, 02:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The acquisition train just keeps gaining steam throughout the automotive industry. The latest momentum builder arrived on Tuesday when TransUnion said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verisk Financial Services, the financial services business unit of Verisk, in ... [Read More]
CFPB smooths path for individuals to be part of rulemaking
Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, 04:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wants to make it easier for individuals to have a say in how credit bureaus, auto finance companies and other providers of financial services are regulated by the agency. Last week, in an effort ... [Read More]
Hudson Cook welcomes 3 new attorneys
Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, 02:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
About a month after elevating two of its current attorneys to be partners, Hudson Cook added to its portfolio legal expertise by welcoming a new partner and two new associates this week. Brought in to reinforce the firm’s litigation and ... [Read More]
Auto credit access expands in January, with depth of projected March rate rise ‘a coin toss’
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, 04:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Access for all types of auto financing expanded in January, according to the newest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. But change might be coming with the likelihood of interest rates rising, with one economist calling it a “coin toss” as to ... [Read More]
NAF Association names new executive director
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, 04:41 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automotive Finance Association now has its second-ever executive director. The NAF Association announced on Wednesday that Jennifer Martin will be its new executive director, succeeding Jack Tracey, who served in the position since the organization’s formation in 1996 ... [Read More]
Exeter Finance renews software agreement with Solifi
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, 04:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Exeter Finance first started to use software from Solifi — formerly known as IDS and White Clarke Group — nine years ago. And this week, the finance company that specializes in non-prime credit decided to continue the utilization. Solifi announced ... [Read More]
Edmunds: 8 out of 10 consumers paid above MSRP for new models in January
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, 04:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
If an individual with a less than prime credit background still somehow secured financing for a new vehicle in January, there’s a notable possibility that the installment contract will be underwater for some time, based on record-breaking data Edmunds shared ... [Read More]
Edmunds: 8 out of 10 consumers paid above MSRP for new models in January
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, 04:16 PM
Nick Zulovich
If an individual with a less than prime credit background still somehow secured financing for a new vehicle in January, there’s a notable possibility that the installment contract will be underwater for some time, based on record-breaking data Edmunds shared ... [Read More]
Auto defaults now up for 7 straight months
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, 04:37 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Make it seven months in a row that analysts have spotted an uptick in auto defaults. And it’s also the longest upward streak in a decade. The auto portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices moved higher again in ... [Read More]
Top 20 cities that might contain most & least risk in your portfolio
Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, 04:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
WalletHub recently released its latest Auto Financing Report, compiling lists of what analysts classified as the Top 20 cities where consumers overspend on vehicles and where they spend the least. Perhaps managers and underwriters could review the lists and say ... [Read More]
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