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Robert Guerrero of ClaimBuyout on inventory opportunities for dealers via repairable vehicles
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 07:19 PM
Robert Guerrero spent nearly 14 years as an executive with Insurance Auto Auctions, so he understands the complexities of damaged vehicles, distraught owners, auto insurers and repair shops. Now as the president and co-founder of ClaimBuyout, Guerrero explained how damaged ... Listen Here
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
Imagine being a dealer and the vehicle you expected to be transported to your store isn’t on the hauler behind your showroom. And no one knows where the vehicle is. To help avoid the unfortunate situation, Autosled vice president of ... Listen Here
The hidden costs of getting paid with Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 04:39 PM
As payment technologies evolve, so do the risks. Dealers are increasingly targeted by sophisticated fraud schemes, and compliance requirements are tightening. Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas recapped the current environment on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during ... Listen Here

PODCAST: Dealertrack on steady growth of e-contracting & electronic titling

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Monday, Mar. 9, 2020, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Our podcast episodes originating from last month’s automotive festivities in Las Vegas continue with a conversation featuring Cheryl Miller and Kaitlin Gavin of Dealertrack. During the Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association, Miller and Gavin shared ... [Read More]

Open Lending reinforces executive team with 2 new VPs

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Friday, Mar. 6, 2020, 03:41 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Open Lending recently added a pair of new executives, who combine to possess more than 30 years of industry experience. The provider analytics, risk-based pricing and automated decision technology for credit unions and other auto finance companies hired Brice Beard ... [Read More]

Auto ABS analysis: Overall stability seen in 2019 but 2020 begins with some softening

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Thursday, Mar. 5, 2020, 03:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
S&P Global Ratings indicated the U.S. auto loan asset-backed securities (ABS) market remained “healthy” last year and started 2020 on “solid ground.” But a separate report from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) showed auto loan ABS credit performance softened in ... [Read More]

ARA University set be unveiled during NARS 2020

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Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2020, 04:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with the opportunity to reconnect with other industry operators, the American Recovery Association is using this year’s North American Repossessors Summit to unveil a new program that’s been in development for several years. During NARS 2020, the association will ... [Read More]

DOWC unveils protection plan for trades involved in accidents

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Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2020, 04:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Your potential customer has what could be a great trade; a vehicle that will stand tall on the front line and probably turn quickly. But then that vehicle is involved in an accident. To help all parties involved, Dealer Owned ... [Read More]

Experian: Prime paper continues to rise in used financing

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Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2020, 04:48 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experienced dealership managers and finance company executives might remember a juncture when subprime permeated much of used-vehicle financing. People with softer credit profiles opted for less-expensive used vehicles with a contract they could manage and risk that the provider deemed ... [Read More]

UPDATED: Impact surprise Fed rate cut could leave on auto financing

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Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020, 08:48 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The Federal Reserve sensed the U.S. economy is becoming ill stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, so policymakers made the surprise move on Tuesday by cutting the target range for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 1.00% ... [Read More]

February average ARPs remain stable as retail prices climb again

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Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020, 04:44 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As purchase preferences continue to skew toward SUVs and trucks, pushing average prices higher, Edmunds noticed what those buyers are being charged to finance that acquisition remained stable in February. Edmunds reported on Tuesday the average interest rate for new-vehicle ... [Read More]

Two former NY Hyundai store managers indicted for elaborate $1.5M fraud scheme involving Chase

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Monday, Mar. 2, 2020, 03:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
New York authorities recently indicted a pair of former managers at an Empire State Hyundai dealership, alleging they defrauded the franchised store and JPMorgan Chase of more than $1.5 million. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. announced that James Castellano ... [Read More]

New York AG: Automotive ranks third in 2019 consumer complaints

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Monday, Mar. 2, 2020, 03:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
New York Attorney General Letitia James opened National Consumer Protection Week on Monday by releasing the list of top 10 consumer fraud complaints received by her office in 2019. Automotive complaints didn’t top the list, the attorney general indicated issues ... [Read More]
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