Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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A Look Back at Last Two Decades of the Used-Car Industry in Canada
In the grand finale of our podcast episodes from Canada’s Used Car Week in June, conference chair and Cherokee Media Group president Bill Zadeits is joined by Brad Hart and Peter Snoyer on a panel celebrating 20th anniversary of the ... Listen Here
Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025, 02:32 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: AI & Big Data Deliver Significant Improvements to Inventory Management
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Merritt Critcher, Director of Product Management with CDK speaks with Bill Zadeits about the newest trends and potential for AI and big data to meet and exceed the inventory management needs ... Listen Here
Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025, 04:33 PM
Matt Rice
Experian on how much auto refinancing is gaining traction
Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights, said consumers are looking for ways to secure more favorable vehicle financing terms, especially with interest rates leveling out and perhaps a cut coming next week from the Federal Reserve. The base ... Listen Here
Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025, 01:53 PM
Dealertrack Introduces New Fair Lending Compliance Resources
Friday, Sep. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Dealertrack Technologies unveiled a new tool this week meant to assist dealerships in developing a fair lending policy and better defend themselves in credit discrimination audits. The company introduced an Equal Credit Opportunity Act Model Fair ... [Read More]
Sonic Automotive Taps CU Direct Connect as a Preferred Lender
Friday, Sep. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — CU Direct Connect announced this week that it has signed an agreement with Sonic Automotive to be a preferred lender for the dealer group's stores in Colorado. Officials indicated the agreement became effective on Aug. 1. CU ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
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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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology
Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
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Zurich Automotive Spells Out 7 Steps for Red Flags Rule Compliance
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — With compliance associated with mandates issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau creating quite an industry stir nowadays, Zurich Automotive revisited regulations that are a little older but still vital to day-to-day operations at dealerships. Zurich reiterated ... [Read More]
CarHop Adds 3 BHPH Stores, Broadens Footprint into South Dakota
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
EDINA, Minn. — CarHop has continued to add to its network of buy-here, pay-here dealerships, venturing into another state among its three newest stores. The company is now moving metal at lots near San Diego, another in Pueblo, Colo., and ... [Read More]
US Equity Advantage Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 7 Milestones
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — This year as US Equity Advantage celebrates its 10th year in business as a provider of biweekly and custom consumer loan acceleration services to the automotive industry, the company highlighted several milestone achievements. Those accomplishments include: —A ... [Read More]
Ally Financial Teams with Wolters Kluwer to Expand Reach of RV Financing Through AppOne Platform
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial and Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced that Ally has started to accept recreation vehicle finance applications through Wolters Kluwer's AppOne dealer portal. The companies explained AppOne is a Web-based platform that can provide Ally and its ... [Read More]
NABD Cautions Dealers About How IRS Is Intensifying Enforcement of Bad Debt Write-off Forms
Monday, Sep. 9, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — It won't be long before buy-here, pay-here dealerships begin sales campaigns in hopes of turning metal based on potential buyers' tax refunds to be cashed in early next year. However, Ken Shilson warned of a snag those potential ... [Read More]
RouteOne Unveils New Financing Product to Cater to Online Buyers
Monday, Sep. 9, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — This morning, RouteOne launched FinanceConnect, what the company highlighted as a new digital consumer credit application that can enable dealers to create a compelling and unique online shopping experience to drive sales and financing growth. "More ... [Read More]
CNA National and RoadVantage Form Alliance to Promote VSCs, F&I Programs and More
Monday, Sep. 9, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — CNA National, a provider of vehicle service contracts and reinsurance programs, recently formed an alliance with F&I program provider RoadVantage. The companies are joining forces to market a full suite of ancillary products to dealerships nationwide. Officials ... [Read More]
Car-Mart Broadens BHPH Footprint in Mississippi
Monday, Sep. 9, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — America's Car-Mart opened the 128th dealership in its network of buy-here, pay-here stores last week. Marking the fourth new dealership opening during its 2014 fiscal year, Car-Mart started operations in Meridian, Miss., the fifth location in the ... [Read More]
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