Edmunds on why appeal of used EVs could surge as gas prices keep rising & affordability remains challenging
Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, 10:30 AM
PODCAST: Carleton’s Tim Yalich on how critical accurate payment information is to today’s car shoppers
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026, 10:57 AM
Already the top factor holding back dealership business, potential economic headwinds build
Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, 10:53 AM
Industry Elite: Sean Morgan of Westlake Financial
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Sean Morgan, who is executive vice president of finance and operations at Westlake Financial. Morgan talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby ... Listen Here
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 03:07 PM
Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Tom Kontos of Auto Auction Holdings
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners continue with Tom Kontos, who now is analytics advisor for Auto Auction Holdings. Convinced to come out of retirement and get back in the business last fall with the growing wholesale ... Listen Here
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 01:56 PM
Industry Elite: Mike Clark Jr. of C&C Cars
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Mike Clark Jr., operations manager of C& C Cars in Pinellas Park, Fla. Clark is a third-generation dealer and helps run the family business ... Listen Here
Friday, Mar. 20, 2026, 03:50 PM
NAF Association Finalizes Consumer Credit Compliance Certification Program
Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Compliance has been a buzzword uttered during staff meetings and conference cocktail parties throughout 2013. The NAF Association finalized plans to give lenders tools to make compliance more than just a conversation topic. Created by board leadership ... [Read More]
AFSA Forms New Vehicle Commercial Credit Committee
Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Based on interest by members of the vehicle finance division of the American Financial Service Association, the organization formed a new vehicle commercial credit committee last week. The co-chairs of this new committee are: —Mike McConnell, vice ... [Read More]
CashCall Rolls out New Auto Loans Division
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Consumer finance lender CashCall recently began to originate and service auto loans. Officials indicated the newly formed CashCall Auto Loan Division will deliver specialized solutions to dealers for consumers across varying credit levels. On Oct. 28, CashCall ... [Read More]
BillingTree Unveils Compliance Suite to Enhance Payment Process
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — On-demand payment processor BillingTree recently announced the availability of Compliance Suite. BillingTree Compliance Suite can help companies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and guidelines related to accepting payments from consumers. Officials believe Compliance Suite can bring it ... [Read More]
CFPB Outlines Plans to Consider Debt Collection Rules
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it took the first step toward considering consumer protection rules for the debt collection market. Through its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), the bureau is collecting information on ... [Read More]
Houldsworth: Are You Preparing For The New Automotive Financing Storm?
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Much like the housing market, the automotive industry experienced a severe down cycle following the recent economic crisis. Starting in 2011, however, our industry has taken tremendous steps toward recovery. Auto sales are on the rise, along ... [Read More]
SubPrime Forum and Re3 Conference Get Set to Kick Off
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — The moment is finally about to arrive. The newest addition to Used Car Week starts on Tuesday as the SubPrime Forum begins with a day filled with the latest trends and industry dialogue about vehicle financing to ... [Read More]
Primeritus Celebrates Agency Partnerships
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Primeritus Financial Services held its first-ever Agent Partner Event for its national agency partners on Oct. 24-25 in Nashville, Tenn., home to the company's corporate offices. More than 100 agents joined the Primeritus management team and staff ... [Read More]
CarMark Certified Selects NAC to Administer CPO Program
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. and WESTERVILLE, Ohio — CarMark Certified, a warranty program that provides CPO warranties to all vehicle brands, based in Cary, N.C., will be administered nationally by NAC (National Auto Care) of Westerville, Ohio, beginning Jan. 1. The partnership ... [Read More]
4 Tips Dealers Can Use to Improve Trade-In Experience for Consumers
Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Because hammering out an agreeable trade-in value creates negative feelings for potential buyers, AutoTrader.com offered four tips to help dealers ease the pain of the trade-in and increase customer satisfaction. Site officials wanted to create a strategy for ... [Read More]
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