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Kevin Roberts of CarGurus on 2026 Used-Car Market
Kevin Roberts, who is director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus, is back on the show to talk about the hot start to 2026 for the retail used-car market. Roberts and Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby discuss ... Listen Here
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 07:18 PM
Cox Automotive on the vanishing divide between wholesale & retail
Used Car Week 2025 extended the ongoing conversation about how the wholesale and retail portions of the used-car market aren’t quite as distinct as they used to be. Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat about the subject ... Listen Here
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
2025 Women in Remarketing honorees describe their careers, industry changes & more
One of the foundational parts of Used Car Week each year is the lively conversation among the Women in Remarketing honorees. Moderated again by Brenda Rios of award program sponsor, Ally, hear the valuable perspectives and wisdom from some of ... Listen Here
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
GWC Warranty names new marketing manager
Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, 03:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty, a provider of used-vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through dealers, recently announced the addition of Melissa Roberts as the new marketing manager. As a member of the marketing department, GWC explained Roberts will ... [Read More]
Fitch’s summertime subprime ABS forecast coming true
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, 02:48 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
When this summer began, Fitch Ratings projected “the summer months do not figure to be as kind for the sector,” as analysts discussed future performance of subprime auto loan ABS. The latest index results Fitch released on Thursday showed the ... [Read More]
EFG Companies & Northwood launch F&I Innovator of the Year competition
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, 03:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
EFG Companies, together with Northwood University, launched the second annual F&I Innovator of the Year Competition this week. Held during the fall semester each year, this competition leverages the out-of-the box thinking of today’s Gen Z college students, coupled with ... [Read More]
3 groups pinpoint issues with CFPB arbitration proposal
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, 03:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
One of the noteworthy quotes from those old Bugs Bunny cartoons that involved Marvin the Martian included the phrase, “Well, back to the old drawing board.” That phrase also summarized the sentiment the American Bankers Association, the Consumer Bankers Association and ... [Read More]
Used prices at record high, but payments steady
Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, 02:50 PM
Joe Overby, Staff Writer
Retail used-car prices, at $19,400 a pop, have never been higher than they were in the second quarter, according to Edmunds.com. But here’s the thing. Average monthly payments on used vehicles are staying relatively low. In the second quarter, the ... [Read More]
Westlake Flooring Services surpasses 100K vehicles in portfolio
Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, 02:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In less than four years after Westlake Flooring Services was founded, the company recently hit the milestone of 100,000 vehicles in its portfolio. Since November 2012, Westlake Flooring has grown to a division of more than 100 employees with approximately ... [Read More]
3 Dallas dealers violate FTC administrative order
Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, 03:33 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Evidently the Federal Trade Commission is far from finished with its regulatory actions involving what it dubbed Operation Steer Clear — a nationwide crackdown on misleading advertising regarding vehicle sales, financing and leasing that began more than two years ago. ... [Read More]
With new chief compliance officer, FactorTrust among Inc. 5000 for 3rd straight year
Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, 03:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with being ranked as one of the country’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc., FactorTrust this week hired Barbara Sinsley as general counsel and chief compliance officer. FactorTrust indicated Sinsley will provide the company with legal and regulatory guidance and ... [Read More]
2 drivers of additional 5M auto borrowers in Q2
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, 03:40 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
While delinquencies posted a “slight increase” during the second quarter, Jason Laky, senior vice president and automotive and consumer lending business leader for TransUnion, pinpointed the two drivers that brought more than 5 million additional consumers into the auto finance ... [Read More]
700Credit & KISS Concepts Group finalize marketing partnership
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, 03:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Recently, the management at 700Credit, a provider of credit, compliance and prescreen products and services, announced a marketing partnership with KISS Concepts Group, a nationwide dealer, auto finance company, master agency and consulting firm with agent footprints in 33 states. Executives ... [Read More]
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