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
Hudson Cook Sets Up New York Office with Former Chase Counsel
Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Hudson Cook established the firm's New York office with the recent addition of its newest partner. Joining the provider of legal compliance services for the financial services industry is Jeff Levine Hudson Cook highlighted Levine's practice will ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Highlights Why Franchisee Growth Remains Strong
Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — After 25 years and now 150 stores in its buy-here, pay-here network, J.D. Byrider contends it has this new franchisee launch program down pretty nicely. Vice president of franchise sales Jack Humbert pointed to a host of ... [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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Average APR and Terms for Q2 Used Sales at Franchised Stores
Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Along with data about how many used-vehicle contracts written at franchised dealerships are bringing in some negative equity, Edmunds.com shed light on term length, APR and more about second-quarter used-vehicle sales at franchised stores. Edmunds.com determined ... [Read More]
NAF Association Schedules 18th Annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference
Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Officials from the National Automotive Finance Association set the dates for its next Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference, an event that will mark its 18th year in 2014. NAF Association's next annual event will be conducted on May ... [Read More]
DealerCentric Launches New Tool to Protect Dealers from Scammers with Fake IDs
Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Finance management system provider DealerCentric Solutions this week rolled out what it's calling ID Drive, a patent-pending identification scanner technology aimed at giving dealerships protection against fake IDs and identity theft. Developed in partnership with AssureTec ... [Read More]
BillingTree: How Evolving Payment Technologies Can Benefit Auto Finance Companies
Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — Recent figures suggest that consumers are back to buying vehicles at a pre-recession pace, but their shopping and payment habits are changing with the Web now the most influential source. The consumer is now demanding different finance options ... [Read More]
Ally to Provide More Materials in Spanish as Part of Broader Minority Marketing Campaign
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — As a part of Ally Financial's "Success Stories" campaign, which celebrates the dealers and their leadership in the communities they serve, the company is ramping up its efforts to provide brochures and other documents in both English and ... [Read More]
CAR Financial Services Opens New Office in St. Louis, More to Come
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — CAR Financial Services opened a new office in St. Louis, marking its 17th domestic office plus two international locations. CAR president Rick Potter highlighted expansion plans are in full gear and more offices are set to open later ... [Read More]
ABI: July Bankruptcy Filings Drop 10 Percent
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute indicated total bankruptcy filings in the United States for July decreased 10 percent compared to the previous year, keeping the pace at the lowest rate the industry has seen in five years. According ... [Read More]
Fitch: Slight Loss Increase No Deterrent for Strong US Auto ABS Performance
Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Despite a slight uptick in loss rates in June, Fitch Ratings insisted U.S. auto loan ABS asset performance continues to be solid with historically low delinquency rates and loss rates at or near record low. Analysts explained ... [Read More]
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