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
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
Average transaction prices for new models set new high
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, 04:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The risk auto finance companies absorbed when taking on new-vehicle paper certainly didn’t wane as 2017 closed. On Tuesday, analysts at Kelley Blue Book reported the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States came in ... [Read More]
DriveTime seeking new CEO to replace Fidel
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, 02:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DriveTime on Tuesday morning announced an executive succession process. The company said DriveTime chief executive officer Ray Fidel entered into definitive agreements in late November for Fidel's transition out of his role as CEO in December. DriveTime indicated the transition ... [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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November auto defaults hold steady
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, 03:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In the midst of the holiday break, analysts from S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released an update on auto finance defaults through November. Fortunately, what they spotted shouldn’t give the industry an unwanted jolt to start regular business operations ... [Read More]
RouteOne and TFS collaborate on contract with remotely captured electronic signature
Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, 02:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The days of needing a black-ink pen to finalize auto financing documents appear to be dwindling. RouteOne announced this week that it has successfully processed what the company claims is the automotive finance industry’s first remotely captured, electronic customer signature ... [Read More]
FTC reaches settlement with Texas Toyota dealer over deceptive ads in Spanish newspaper
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, 02:59 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The complexities of advertising finance terms in a language other than English landed a dealership in regulatory problems with the Federal Trade Commission. Cowboy AG, a Dallas company doing business as Cowboy Toyota and Cowboy Scion, recently agreed to settle FTC ... [Read More]
2 Cox Automotive economists dissect implications of third interest-rate rise of 2017
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, 09:08 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
For the third time this year, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) at the Federal Reserve opted to push the target range for the federal funds rate higher by another 25 basis points to leave the reading at 1.25 percent ... [Read More]
4 new enhancements to Spireon’s GPS solution
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, 04:41 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Spireon rolled out four enhancements to its GoldStar GPS solution on Wednesday designed to help mitigate risk and enhance repossession and recovery activities of large buy-here, pay-here dealerships and finance companies that originate contracts with subprime customers. The company also ... [Read More]
ActivEngage enhances chat capability with 700Credit integration
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, 03:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Now dealers can converse online with potential buyers more robustly about how their financial standing might translate into a vehicle delivery. ActivEngage recently integrated with 700Credit to offer the ability to pull credit inside chat conversations. The feature will be ... [Read More]
Akerman adds third former CFPB official to legal team
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, 03:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Akerman recently bolstered its stable of legal talent by adding another former high-ranking official from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The law firm’s consumer financial services practice Group welcomed Kathleen “Kitty” Ryan from Buckley Sandler as a partner in the ... [Read More]
Ally chooses PNC exec to be next chief financial officer
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, 03:44 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ally Financial made a move on Tuesday to ensure a smooth transition involving one of the highest positions at the company. Ally announced that Jenn LaClair will be joining the company as chief financial officer designate, effective Monday, with the ... [Read More]
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