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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

Launcher integrates Carfax into LOS platform

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Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, 04:13 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Here’s a development aimed at helping to keep potentially flood-damaged and other compromised vehicles out of your company’s portfolio. This week, Launcher — a technology provider specializing in subprime automotive finance originations, has integrated access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports ... [Read More]

5 crucial VSC components to review with customers

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Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, 02:14 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

GWC Warranty acknowledged it can be a challenge for dealership staff to include a vehicle service contract in the auto financing package, especially if customers are already stretching their budgets to meet the monthly payment requirements. So when a VSC ... [Read More]

TransUnion acquisition of eBureau aimed at combating fraud

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Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, 02:40 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

In light of what’s happening nowadays in the credit bureau space, TransUnion’s latest acquisition is aimed at bolstering its arsenal against fraud. TransUnion recently announced that it bolstered its data and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of eBureau, a leading ... [Read More]

Key House member looking for wide-sweeping credit bureau changes

Patrick McHenry

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, 02:08 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The Equifax data breach is continuing to impact Experian and TransUnion, too. First, New York’s attorney general asked for formal meetings as the Empire State intensified its financial services regulations. Now this week, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry, who also ... [Read More]

Nicholas Financial among ACI Worldwide’s 2017 Innovation Award winners

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Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, 02:06 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

ACI Worldwide, one of the more than 60 exhibitors set to share their expertise during Used Car Week, recently announced the winners of the 2017 ACI Innovation Awards, with one of the recipients being a finance company that specializes in ... [Read More]

Resilient economy keeps interest rates stable

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Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, 02:37 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

With two more opportunities to announce a move before the end of the year, trends are pointing toward the Federal Reserve using at least one of them to modify interest rates after passing on the chance this week. The Federal ... [Read More]

GrooveCar looking to help credit unions boost 20-percent market share

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Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, 02:35 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Experian Automotive reported that credit unions held a 20.3-percent market share of all auto financing during the second quarter, up from 18.7 percent a year earlier. GrooveCar is looking to help credit unions boost the figure even more during this ... [Read More]

Crystal Fusion Technologies now a part of F&I Express’ aftermarket network

APCO acquires Crystal Fusion Technologies

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, 02:32 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This week, F&I Express welcomed Crystal Fusion Technologies to its network of aftermarket providers, which now total more than 140 companies. Crystal Fusion manufactures Ultra-Hydrophobic coatings for windshields to enhance visibility in bad weather and strengthen the glass. Crystal Fusion ... [Read More]

7 differences between career seekers and job seekers

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Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, 02:37 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

While Cox Automotive’s latest workforce study uncovered some startling data and Hireology presented some branding suggestions, Automotive Personnel chief executive officer Don Jasensky reiterated the seven differences he has seen between “job seekers” and “career seekers.” Jasensky insisted that “there ... [Read More]

Westlake part of third DOJ settlement in 13 months over SCRA violations

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Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, 02:33 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

For the third time in about 13 months, the Justice Department has reached a settlement with a finance company for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) in connection with vehicle repossessions. This time Westlake Financial Services and its subsidiary, ... [Read More]

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