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Smoothing dealer path to buying cars from consumers with Anthony Monteiro of AutoAcquire AI
More dealers are seeking inventory by buying directly from consumers. But some managers are still struggling with how to best execute a plan. To help dealers of all sizes in various markets, AutoAcquire AI CEO Anthony Monteiro appeared on the ... Listen Here
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, 05:57 PM
Appetite for used commercial vehicles with Kathryn Schifferle of Work Truck Solutions
Work Truck Solutions founder Kathryn Schifferle appeared on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during Used Car Week 2025. Schifferle discussed key trends driving demand for used work trucks and vans with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby. The ... Listen Here
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, 05:37 PM
What might be next for Amazon Autos
Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat with Fan Jin, global leader of Amazon Autos, during Used Car Week 2025. Their wide-ranging conversation about the past, present and future of the online platform and its involvement with automakers ... Listen Here
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 03:52 PM
Ally to defer consumer payments up to 120 days
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020, 06:52 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ally Financial took significant action to help both consumer and dealer customers who might be experiencing significant cash-flow issues triggered by the COVID-19 health crisis. In a news release distributed on Wednesday afternoon, Ally said existing loan customers will be ... [Read More]
Latest 60-day delinquency readings show stability going into potential turbulence
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020, 03:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Similar to the latest reading on defaults, Experian’s Q4 2019 State of the Automotive Finance Market Report showed 60-day delinquencies finished the year in a stable place as the industry braces for potential jumps in these metrics stemming from the ... [Read More]
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Used Car Turn Vendor Management Checklist
Vehicles touch multiple vendors before they ever hit the lot, and when approvals, communication, and invoices are scattered, delays are...
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The ART of AI: A Dealership Guide to Deploying AI With Confidence
AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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700Credit secures certified provider status with VehiclesNETWORK
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020, 03:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Auto Search Technologies’ transition to becoming VehiclesNETWORK continued on Wednesday as 700 Credit gained certified provider status from VehiclesNETWORK for its consumer pre-qualification (QuickQualify) and full credit application (QuickApplication) platforms. Now dealers who use VehiclesNETWORK to build and manage their ... [Read More]
February auto defaults drop by 10 basis points
Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2020, 02:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Here’s some encouraging news amid all of the economic turmoil caused by COVID-19. The auto segment of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices showed a significant decline in February. On Tuesday, Dow Jones Indices and Experian released their data through ... [Read More]
UPDATED: How the auto-finance sector is handling COVID-19
Monday, Mar. 16, 2020, 06:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The auto-finance industry and related service providers are taking an array of steps to handle the implications of COVID-19. Cherokee Media Group reached out to several firms to collect updates. If your company would like its announcement to be added to ... [Read More]
Fed slashes interest rates amid COVID-19 impact
Monday, Mar. 16, 2020, 01:58 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With circumstances changing so quickly, the Federal Reserve on Sunday afternoon cut interest rates to zero percent and announced it would purchase $700 billion in bonds and securities to help stabilize the financial system in light of COVID-19. Policymakers were ... [Read More]
ARA postpones annual convention, NARS 2020
Friday, Mar. 13, 2020, 02:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Add the North American Repossessors Summit (NARS) to this list of industry events being forced to modify its schedule due to the increased risk associated with COVID-19. The American Recovery Association sent a message late on Thursday, saying the organization ... [Read More]
Ignite Consulting hosting free webinar focused on COVID-19 ramifications
Friday, Mar. 13, 2020, 02:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
UPDATE: A recorded version of this webinar is now available. With dealerships and finance companies facing an array of unknown variables connected with increased risk associated with COVID-19, Ignite Consulting Partners is hosting a free webinar to help managers navigate ... [Read More]
From the editor: Consolidation predictions continue to be accurate
Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2020, 07:55 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Press releases arrive in the inboxes of us here at Cherokee Media Group throughout each business day. Most times, comments from executives contained in these releases focus on flowery language about the company’s newest product or executive. However, the opening ... [Read More]
PAR Repo 360 Advantage expands after successful pilot
Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2020, 03:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
After sharpening the solution for nearly a year, PAR North America is ready to broaden the availability of a service aimed at enhancing the wholesaling of repossessed vehicles. The KAR Global business unit on Tuesday announced the expansion of its ... [Read More]
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