Fed keeps interest rates unchanged even in ‘challenging environment’ for automotive
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 10:29 AM
PODCAST: Lenders, forwarders & agents discuss repo bottlenecks
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 02:22 PM
VantageScore pinpoints how much subprime credit market is growing
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 11:09 AM
The real cost of inaction when it comes to transport fraud
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Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
More dialogue about current complexities of fleet management with David Prusinski of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS)
A limited number of qualified maintenance technicians. A robust mix of gasoline-, diesel- and electric-fueled vehicles. There’s no shortage of challenges for fleet managers nowadays. To help wade through the environment with valuable perspectives, David Prusinski, who is CEO of ... Listen Here
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
Lenders, forwarders & agents discuss repo bottlenecks
In another of the Used Car Week 2025 panel discussions focused on repossessions and recoveries, AutoSquared.ai co-founder Bahador Rahimi led a conversation that included lenders, forwarders and agents. The group exchanged ideas about how industry firms can smooth the bottlenecks ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 07:16 PM
3 tips to help F&I managers avoid burnout
Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, 04:31 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
SubPrime 125 honoree Auto Credit Express shared a blog post this week with three suggestions for dealerships to help their F&I managers since they fill such a critical role in moving metal. Billed as a way to keep these managers ... [Read More]
CFPB acknowledges key point in TMCC settlement
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, 05:11 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Both the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sent out press releases on Tuesday afternoon reporting the settlement the agencies made to resolve allegations that Toyota Motor Credit engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination against African-American ... [Read More]
Elements in place to keep terms long
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, 05:06 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Kelley Blue Book estimated the average transaction price (ATP) for new vehicles in the United States climbed to $34,112 in January, representing an increase of $919 or 2.8 percent year-over-year. To keep that metal moving out of dealership inventory and ... [Read More]
3 benefits of Scan123, Auto/Mate integration
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, 05:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Scan123 announced the integration of its electronic document management system with Auto/Mate Dealership Systems. Officials said the integration can help dealers transition to a paperless environment, streamline workflow and help them to comply with federal law. “Integrating our system ... [Read More]
Toyota’s captive faces markup cap, $21.9M in restitution
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, 09:06 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Some components of Toyota Motor Credit’s settlement with the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released on Tuesday are similar to what the regulators reached with American Honda Finance last summer. The Justice Department and the CFPB ... [Read More]
Nominations sought for The CEO Issue
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, 03:01 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Chief executive officers flourishing in the subprime auto finance space juggle a host of responsibilities. They develop sensible strategies and lead teams to execute those plans, all the while remaining competitive and compliant with growing regulatory burdens. In an effort ... [Read More]
SCUSA aware of softening market share
Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, 05:01 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Santander Consumer USA highlighted that its auto financing originations moved higher both during the fourth quarter and for the full year. However, the finance company that also serves as the captive for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles acknowledged it lost market share. And ... [Read More]
Total complaints to CFPB near 800K
Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, 04:53 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with offering extra information about complaints from New York state and the New York City metro area, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated the figure for its overall complaint total as of the close of 2015. As of Jan. ... [Read More]
NY brings more charges on dealers over F&I activity
Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, 04:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The attorney general in the Empire State found reason to bring more allegations against franchised dealership accused of illegal selling products and services through the F&I department. New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman this week announced a lawsuit against several ... [Read More]
CPS completes first securitization of year, totaling $329.5M
Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, 04:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Consumer Portfolio Services finalized the closing of its first term securitization in 2016 this week. The transaction is CPS’ 19th senior subordinate securitization since the beginning of 2011 and the second consecutive securitization to receive a triple A rating on ... [Read More]
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