AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
GWC Warranty & FlexPath Capital Create Strategic Alliance
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015, 02:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Vehicle service contract and related F&I product provider GWC Warranty recently formed a strategic alliance with FlexPath Capital, an independent finance company specializing in servicing customers with non-prime credit in the Southeast and Northeast. The company highlighted the strategic alliance ... [Read More]
Ally Consolidating in Downtown Detroit
Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2015, 07:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Led by a chief executive officer on the job less than three months, Ally Financial appears to have shown the world that its foundation is clearly in the Motor City. Ally, in a joint announcement on Tuesday with Bedrock Real ... [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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Mark $1.15 Trillion in Student Loans Could Leave
Monday, Mar. 30, 2015, 03:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Larry Dixon, senior manager of market intelligence at NADA Used Car Guide, dissected the possible storm cloud building that could rain on the auto finance parade that’s been marching nicely for more than four years now. While outstanding auto receivables ... [Read More]
Senator Wants More Review of CFPB Rules
Monday, Mar. 30, 2015, 03:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Not long after small bank and credit union executives went to Capitol Hill to describe the rule-following load placed on them by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau among other federal regulators, Sen. Mike Crapo introduced legislation he said would ensure ... [Read More]
Equifax Compliance Expert to Host Webinar
Monday, Mar. 30, 2015, 03:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A former examiner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta now on staff at Equifax will host a compliance webinar aimed at helping finance companies and dealerships handle the impact of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Cris Larche, senior director ... [Read More]
New Ally Ad Campaign to Show ‘Human Side’ of Financing
Monday, Mar. 30, 2015, 03:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ally Financial launched a new ad campaign on Monday that the finance company highlighted is meant to illustrate the “human side” of the business by showcasing the passion Ally employees and dealers have for the industry. The new campaign, titled “Driven ... [Read More]
FTC Hopes Latest Actions Alter Industry Behavior
Friday, Mar. 27, 2015, 02:55 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
The Federal Trade Commission referenced back to a practice this week that regularly upsets the agency, especially in the dealership arena when it comes to vehicle pricing and financing possibilities. It’s the concept of the bait and switch. When asked ... [Read More]
Impact Fed Rate Decision Might Have on Originations
Friday, Mar. 27, 2015, 02:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Manheim chief economist Tom Webb explained any potential impact the latest moves by the Federal Reserve might have on auto financing as part of his March Auto Industry Brief. First, Webb recapped that the Fed dropped the word “patient” earlier ... [Read More]
Chernek Lowers Cost, Adds Experts for Subprime Workshop
Friday, Mar. 27, 2015, 02:44 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Chernek Consulting not only enhanced the roster of F&I experts set to be a part of its one-and-a-half-day workshop focused on subprime financing, but the firm also lowered the cost for dealership managers and owners to attend the upcoming event. ... [Read More]
Investment Roundup: Prestige Financial, Credit Acceptance & CPS
Friday, Mar. 27, 2015, 02:40 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Three finance companies — Prestige Financial Services, Credit Acceptance Corp. and Consumer Portfolio Services — all shared investment news this week. The largest of the three developments came from Prestige Financial Services, which completed its 13th and largest rated term ... [Read More]
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