AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Initial 2026 auto financing outlook still muted despite two positive trends
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 10:57 AM
Protective finalizes Portfolio acquisition, its eighth since 2015
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, 09:28 AM
Edmunds: More than 26% of Q4 used- & new-car deliveries backed by monthly payments topping $1,000
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 11:29 AM
A breakdown of real-world auto transportation fraud with Preowned Auto Logistics
Jeremy Louisos recapped three real-world examples of how fraud recently surfaced in the transportation space. The senior vice president of Preowned Auto Logistics also shared suggestions with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby on how firms can avoid similar situations. The ... Listen Here
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 01:00 PM
How to GROW your leadership skills with Jane Morgan and Sheila Tedesco
Two leaders from the Global Remarketing Opportunities for Women — Jane Morgan and Sheila Tedesco — appeared on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during Used Car Week 2025. Morgan and Tedesco joined Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby ... Listen Here
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 01:00 PM
Cars Commerce’s Grant Goering on the convergence of retail and wholesale
A year ago, Cars Commerce, best known for its Cars.com retail platform, took a big step into the wholesale sector by acquiring dealer-to-dealer digital auction Dealer Club, a deal CEO Alex Vetter said “closes the loop” between the retail and ... Listen Here
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 04:17 PM
Study highlights subprime resiliency during COVID-19
Monday, Jun. 29, 2020, 03:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Even though the coronavirus pandemic appears to pack an economic wallop, new research is showing that the subprime auto-finance market can absorb a punch or two. According to the second annual market study released today by Davis & Gilbert’s Credit ... [Read More]
Despite current negative outlook about captives, Moody’s offers 4 reasons for possible improvement
Monday, Jun. 29, 2020, 03:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Moody’s Investors Service still is holding a negative outlook for North American captive finance companies because of the coronavirus pandemic. But in a report shared with SubPrime Auto Finance News on Friday, analysts shared four reasons why they could adjust ... [Read More]
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Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market
Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals
Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents
As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos
Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Indiana Bankers Association partners with DDI Technology
Friday, Jun. 26, 2020, 03:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DDI Technology is now more entrenched in the Hoosier State. On Thursday, the electronic lien and title technology firm and subsidiary of IAA announced a partnership with the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA). DDI was selected by IBA as a preferred ... [Read More]
KBRA: Non-prime ABS pools contain contracts with modifications at volume levels as high as 21%
Friday, Jun. 26, 2020, 03:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Kroll Bond Rating Agency is seeing some finance companies — especially in non-prime — holding securitized pools of auto paper with contract modification levels as high as 21%. The noteworthy trends came via KBRA’s May auto loan indices when analysts ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Growing awareness of risk mitigation in a COVID-19 world
Thursday, Jun. 25, 2020, 03:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Launcher Solutions president Nikh Nath joined the podcast to share his views about a topic relevant not only to auto financing, but also likely all segments of the automotive space nowadays. Nath, whose company is a technology provider specializing in ... [Read More]
Resolvion conducts survey to gauge post-COVID-19 repossession landscape
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2020, 04:33 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Resolvion recently conducted an email survey of auto-finance provider inquiring about repossession activity once the coronavirus pandemic abates and recovery efforts intensify. One of the telling findings from the survey uncovered the depth of concern that finance companies have about ... [Read More]
4 more auto-finance firms now using Point Predictive’s fraud prevention tools
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2020, 04:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Point Predictive finalized four different relationships this month with a variety of auto-finance industry companies that plan to use the firm’s products to curb fraud. The company that offers machine learning solutions now is working with MidAtlantic Finance, TCI, Nicholas ... [Read More]
Darwin updates dealers about free access to Documents on Demand
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2020, 03:58 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Darwin Automotive said this week that it released the final application needed for Virtual F&I orchestrated by JM&A Group. Darwin highlighted that it’s giving the tool Documents on Demand for free to all new and previous dealer customers. The company ... [Read More]
Auto defaults drop for sixth consecutive month
Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2020, 02:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps again reflecting how COVID-19 is turning data topsy-turvy, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian reported the auto-finance default rate in May came in at the lowest rate in 10 years. According to the latest update of the S&P/Experian Consumer ... [Read More]
TransUnion: More than 100 million consumer-credit accounts in relief programs
Monday, Jun. 22, 2020, 03:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
TransUnion is looking to assist finance companies and insurers as millions of consumers continue to request and receive various payment accommodations because of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, TransUnion officially launched its CreditVision Acute Relief Suite that’s designed to help ... [Read More]
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