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
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
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
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
The hidden costs of getting paid with Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas
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
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 04:39 PM
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
Auto caught in crossfire of Trump optimism & sagging consumer sentiment
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2025, 10:27 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
While President Trump has high hopes for the economic future, it might now be challenging getting vehicles delivered and contracts booked. Why? Perhaps it’s because the industry is facing plenty of consumer headwinds, including what Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan ... [Read More]
Why credit access reached highest level in 28 months
Monday, Apr. 14, 2025, 11:19 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Anecdotal conversations that Cherokee Media Group shared with Auto Intel Summit attendees last week generally indicated that dealers and lenders are not having too much trouble getting potential vehicle buyers the financing they need to take delivery. The newest Dealertrack ... [Read More]
Awards roundup: Accolades for Credit Acceptance, EFG & Western Funding
Friday, Apr. 11, 2025, 11:23 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Credit Acceptance, EFG Companies and Western Funding all announced in recent days that they received awards associated with their operations connected to auto financing. Beginning Credit Acceptance, the company specializing in subprime auto financing said it has been named one ... [Read More]
Veros Credit gains strategic investment from ITOCHU International
Monday, Apr. 7, 2025, 09:26 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With an eye toward national expansion among other growth objectives, Veros Credit on Monday announced a strategic investment from ITOCHU International, a global leader in trading and investment. According to a news release, the investment may result in ITOCHU acquiring ... [Read More]
Insight LPR joins industry conversation about contracts & more
Friday, Apr. 4, 2025, 10:33 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
On Thursday, Insight LPR joined the recent conversation about license plate recognition technology in the repossession industry public square started by the American Recovery Association and DRN. In a letter signed by president John Nethery and sent to Cherokee Media ... [Read More]
PODCAST: More from DRN’s Jeremiah Wheeler about state of LPR
Friday, Apr. 4, 2025, 10:30 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DRN president Jeremiah Wheeler appeared on the Auto Remarketing Podcast this week to continue the intensifying dialogue about license plate recognition technology. Wheeler elaborated about the company’s response to assertions made by the American Recovery Association and what he hopes ... [Read More]
Edmunds: While used-financing trends remain stable, 2 records set involving new cars in Q1
Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025, 11:04 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
If it took some extra finagling to get your contracts bought during the first quarter — especially in connection with new vehicles — the latest financing data from Edmunds might support the reasons why. While the metrics for used-car financing ... [Read More]
MBSi bolsters toolbox again with new agent invoice solution
Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025, 01:42 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Within a month of rolling out a tool designed to automatically verify lienholder changes, MBSi introduced another solution aimed at improving processes associated with vehicle repossessions. MBSi highlighted that this new tool — Smart Invoicing — was designed in collaboration ... [Read More]
CalAmp relocates headquarters to streamline operations & strengthen technical hub
Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025, 10:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, CalAmp announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from one California city to another, shifting from Irvine to Carlsbad. The technology and asset tracking company said this strategic move is designed to streamline operations and further align the ... [Read More]
VantageScore spots intensifying auto delinquency & impact from student loans
Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025, 10:21 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Evidently keeping up with monthly car payments isn’t the highest priority nowadays. And experts from VantageScore see the delinquency landscape for auto finance potentially deteriorating further when some consumers again must navigate payments of student loans. Auto-loan delinquencies increased across ... [Read More]
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