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The Spark Between EVs & CPO
Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026, 02:46 PM
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026, 10:53 AM
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Monday, Jun. 29, 2026, 03:44 PM
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

APR for new models jumps to 8-year high

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Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, 03:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps it’s the mix of applicants or finance companies passing on risk to potential new-vehicle buyers. Whatever the specific trigger, Edmunds announced on Thursday that interest rates on new-vehicle installment contracts are expected to soar to their highest point in ... [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA joins auto migration to Texas

Mercedes-Benz financial services for SPN
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 04:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This region of Texas continues to be a growing hub for the automotive industry. With Toyota and General Motors Financial already having a major presence here, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA on Tuesday broke ground on its new, build-to-suit, 200,000-square-foot facility ... [Read More]

NIADA adds Nicholas Financial as newest industry partner

partnership
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 04:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
New Nicholas Financial president and chief executive officer Doug Marohn is continuing to make moves to bolster the finance company that specializes in subprime vehicle installment contracts. After recently highlighting plans to enhance originations along with installing an interim chief ... [Read More]

SCUSA finalizes settlement with Connecticut banking regulator over repos

compliance
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 03:51 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Santander Consumer USA cleared another legal matter regarding its repossession processes. Connecticut Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez recently announced a settlement with SCUSA, for alleged violations of Connecticut banking law pertaining to its activity concerning repossessed vehicles. In addition to providing ... [Read More]

Equifax sees encouraging payment activity in subprime

lease verus buy
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, 04:36 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As consumers start to edge away slightly from new-vehicle leases toward financed installment contracts for used vehicles, Equifax Automotive deputy chief economist Gunnar Blix is encouraged by recent payment performance — no matter what type of deal is attached to the ... [Read More]

Fitch examines what’s ahead for captives

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Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Fitch Ratings recently took a deeper look at the captive segment of auto financing, projecting their performance and potential revenue push toward their parent automaker. Analysts determined the trend of rising leverage for U.S. captive auto finance companies, fueled by ... [Read More]

3 former Spireon executives resurface with new GPS solution from Procon Analytics

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Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, 04:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A trio of experienced executives who previously were leaders at Spireon now are overseeing new product development at Procon Analytics, including a tool specifically aimed at the subprime auto finance space. Procon Analytics recently announced the company is entering the ... [Read More]

Texas credit union praises CRIF Select for help during Hurricane Harvey recovery

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Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, 04:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Six months since Hurricane Harvey battered the Lone Star State, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said Texans in coastal towns, urban areas and rural counties continue to move forward with their unprecedented recovery. And CRIF Select highlighted how it’s been involved ... [Read More]

As composite rate climbs, January auto defaults dip

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Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, 04:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The composite reading of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices rose again in January, representing the sixth uptick of the past seven months. But it was the auto finance component of the overall index that propelled the continued upward drift. ... [Read More]

Latest Black Book white paper offers 4 subprime success strategies

strategy picture
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, 02:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While some auto finance companies are backing off their originations in the subprime space as TransUnion articulated earlier this week, Black Book is arming managers and underwriting departments with new analysis for institutions still looking to add paper developing in ... [Read More]

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