AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Sponsored Episode: Winning Talent Strategies for Car Dealerships – with CDK & Industry Leaders
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Bruce Johnson from CDK sits down with Tyler Jones, President of EV Auto, and Joe Brown, CMO at Frank Leta, to explore proven strategies for attracting and retaining top talent ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 10:00 AM
Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Report: 70% of consumers plan to buy a car within next 2 years
Monday, Mar. 3, 2025, 10:16 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
If your finance company chooses to book contracts with near- and non-prime consumers, you’re likely to have a notable pool of potential customers in the next 24 months. According to the 2025 Vehicle Accessibility Report from Open Lending, 70% of ... [Read More]
CFPB director nominee shares plan to reshape bureau during Senate hearing
Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, 10:05 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Senate Banking Committee hosted a two-hour hearing on Thursday to question the nominee to be director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, along with nominees to be the Under Secretary of Commerce, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
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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15 credit unions and banks receive Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards from Open Lending
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, 10:38 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Open Lending announced the 2024 winners of its second annual Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards (EVAAs). The winning banks and credit unions are Open Lending partners that drive vehicle access through financing opportunities for creditworthy near- and non-prime borrowers. ... [Read More]
ARA about to close voting for 9 industry awards
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, 01:52 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association is in the closing days of accepting votes for nine industry awards that will be given at the 2025 North American Repossessors Summit. ARA will gather votes through Friday for the accolades, which will be announced ... [Read More]
Agora Data delves into powersports sector with $12M transaction
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, 11:02 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Agora Data is now in the powersports business. The consumer fintech company specializing in advanced capital solutions and AI-driven loan performance analytics, has completed a $12 million transaction providing liquidity for Model Finance, a powersports finance company. This move represents ... [Read More]
New AVP set to join NextGear, which eyes notable growth this year
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, 11:01 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
NextGear Capital is looking to expand its portfolio this year, so the provider of inventory finance solutions serving more than 17,000 independent dealers announced plans to add a new executive. Set to join the team as AVP of corporate operations ... [Read More]
AutoPayPlus names Rodak as controller
Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, 10:29 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, AutoPayPlus by US Equity Advantage announced the hiring of Patricia Rodak as its controller to oversee the company’s accounting functions, financial reporting and compliance efforts. Rodak brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience, with expertise in ... [Read More]
Explaining slow February on finance & retail fronts
Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, 10:28 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
It’s now the last week of February, and you might be struggling to hit your financing and retailing targets for the month. Data and assessments from sources such as Cox Automotive, the IRS and the University of Michigan could explain ... [Read More]
TransUnion: Modest growth in auto finance coming this year
Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, 10:17 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While perhaps not a clip that will set records, TransUnion is expecting some growth in auto financing this year. Previously held back by stubbornly high inflation, rising interest rates and elevated home and vehicle prices, TransUnion said this week that ... [Read More]
New Protective Asset Protection report highlights dealer gains in F&I
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, 11:31 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Here’s a positive trend happening in the finance office at one in five dealerships, according to Protective Asset Protection. The provider of F&I programs and services said at least 75% of the car buyers at that store purchased F&I products ... [Read More]
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