DETROIT and ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Two major dealer associations reiterated their concerns about what's happening in Washington, D.C., nowadays, beyond the solution lawmakers hammered out earlier this week to end the partial government shutdown and lift the debt ceiling. First, ... [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Mobile resource management and business intelligence solutions provider Spireon chose a new chief information officer this week to direct the company's key information technology initiatives. Tapped for the position was Sam Balooch. "Sam is a true information ... [Read More]

ATLANTA — FactorTrust, a provider of underbanked consumer data, analytics and risk scoring solutions on those underserved by traditional banking channels, rolled out solution this week for subprime auto lenders looking to reach these consumers more effectively. The company launched ... [Read More]

NEW YORK — After the auto loan portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices dropped to the lowest level ever recorded by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian in June, the reading now has inched up three months in ... [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — As multiple captive finance companies make special considerations for furloughed federal workers, the ongoing turmoil on Capitol Hill over the government shutdown and debt ceiling appears to be having a pronounced impact on potential sales. Kelley Blue ... [Read More]

CINCINNATI — Swapalease.com reported on Tuesday that average vehicle lease prices declined 2.0 percent year-over-year based on listings entering the market during September. The site determined prices on leases averaged $582.02 in September, down from $593.66 in September of last ... [Read More]

McLEAN, Va. and DETROIT — Capital One Financial Corp. and General Motors extended their relationship that can help consumers earn rewards toward the purchase or lease of a vehicle. The companies along with MasterCard announced a multi-year extension of their ... [Read More]

SAN DIEGO — Being that the SubPrime Forum is the newest addition to Used Car Week, organizers wanted to get the event off to a great start. So handling the chores of the opening keynote address is Melinda Zabritski, director ... [Read More]

ATLANTA — Car sales are up; customers are back in the showroom; and cars are going over the curb. It's fun to be in the car business again. After quite a few "roll up the sleeve" years, the American car ... [Read More]

LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services recently announced a new $200 million securitization jointly led by Wells Fargo and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Officials indicated the securitization closed on Sept. 25 with all bonds sold on the investor market. ... [Read More]