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Kevin Roberts of CarGurus on 2026 Used-Car Market
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 07:18 PM
Kevin Roberts, who is director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus, is back on the show to talk about the hot start to 2026 for the retail used-car market. Roberts and Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby discuss ... Listen Here
Cox Automotive on the vanishing divide between wholesale & retail
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
Used Car Week 2025 extended the ongoing conversation about how the wholesale and retail portions of the used-car market aren’t quite as distinct as they used to be. Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat about the subject ... Listen Here
2025 Women in Remarketing honorees describe their careers, industry changes & more
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
One of the foundational parts of Used Car Week each year is the lively conversation among the Women in Remarketing honorees. Moderated again by Brenda Rios of award program sponsor, Ally, hear the valuable perspectives and wisdom from some of ... Listen Here

MBSi and VINchex roll out automated lien verification solution to address wrongful repossessions

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Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 02:31 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Wrongful repossessions might be the top trigger of migraines or nightmares of executives and managers who oversee collections at auto-finance companies. Experts say wrongful repossessions can cost lenders $50,000 to $150,000 per incident, and lien verification failures can account for ... [Read More]

Affordability leads latest TransUnion study & AFSA event dialogue

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, 10:25 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
By the time Cherokee Media Group reconnected with Satyan Merchant, the senior vice president of auto and mortgage business leader at TransUnion already appeared on stage during the Vehicle Finance Conference in Las Vegas hosted by the American Financial Services ... [Read More]

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DriveItAway bringing Free2move to 8 more markets

Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 11:12 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The market momentum continues to build for DriveItAway Holdings in its collaboration with Free2move, the global mobility brand of Stellantis, to launch Free2move Powered by DriveItAway, a national initiative that aims to “transform dealerships into next-generation mobility hubs.” Before the ... [Read More]

Santander Q4 survey shows ongoing optimism of middle-income Americans who see value of used cars

Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 10:24 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Here’s some positive news to start your week, already filled with industry conferences, courtesy of Santander Holdings USA. The latest Santander US Paths to Financial Prosperity study showing middle-income Americans’ continued resilience and optimism, even as inflation concerns persist. Results ... [Read More]

Challenge Financial Services hires former UACC exec, acquires $21M portfolio

Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 10:21 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Challenge Financial Services, a regional automotive finance company operating throughout the West, made two notable moves to wrap the first month of 2026. First, the lender appointed Brian Hopper as its new corporate chief credit and risk officer, working with ... [Read More]

Trump reveals next Fed chair nominee, as Waller elaborates about need for rate cuts

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, 11:33 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Coinciding with President Trump on Friday announcing his nomination to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, a vocal member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) offered more explanation why he was one of two policymakers who wanted ... [Read More]

Annual Protective report acknowledges ‘perceived lack of value’ for F&I products

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, 11:09 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Potential buyers might see the significant value in having their next car equipped with Apple CarPlay, automatic braking or distinct wheels. But Protective Asset Protection’s 2025 F&I Industry Report pointed to a significant shift in consumer perception, with dealers suggesting ... [Read More]

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged even in ‘challenging environment’ for automotive

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 10:29 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Two outspoken members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) — Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller — wanted their fellow Federal Reserve policymakers to lower the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. But the other 10 members chose to ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Lenders, forwarders & agents discuss repo bottlenecks

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 02:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In another of the Used Car Week 2025 panel discussions focused on repossessions and recoveries, AutoSquared.ai co-founder Bahador Rahimi led a conversation that included lenders, forwarders and agents. The group exchanged ideas about how industry firms can smooth the bottlenecks ... [Read More]

VantageScore pinpoints how much subprime credit market is growing

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 11:09 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps lenders that specialize in subprime auto finance can find a positive way to view the latest edition of CreditGauge from VantageScore. The data showed the pool of subprime consumers is getting noticeably deeper. From December 2023 to December of ... [Read More]

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