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
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
Ally Introduces Online Training Center for Dealers
Friday, Jul. 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Training dealers is nothing new to Ally Financial. That's been a huge part of the near century-long history at the company founded as General Motors Acceptance Corp. in the 1900s. But the format in which Ally teaches dealers ... [Read More]
Wisconsin-Based Finance Company Opens to Serve BHPH Dealers
Friday, Jul. 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GLENDALE, Wis. — Built on a family foundation of more than 80 years in the franchised dealership business, a Wisconsin-based finance company recently opened for business to serve independent buy-here, pay-here stores, starting with $25 million in availability with a ... [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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How AutoNation Views Indirect Lending Landscape
Friday, Jul. 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — During the Q&A portion of AutoNation's quarterly conference call with investors on Thursday, the chairman and chief executive of the country's largest auto retailer went into great detail about his stance on indirect lending, giving some ... [Read More]
Senate Confirms Cordray to Stay as CFPB Director
Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Richard Cordray is staying as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency that has been intensifying its regulation of vehicle financing since the spring. The U.S. Senate confirmed Cordray to remain at the position late ... [Read More]
Membership to RISC Compliant Agent Network Now Open
Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OCALA, Fla. — Along with selecting its outside legal counsel, Recovery Industry Services Co. recently formed the RISC Compliant Agent Network (RISC CAN). RISC highlighted membership is open to any professional collateral recovery agency owner who can meet the stringent ... [Read More]
700Credit Forms Integration Partnership with Constellation Automotive Software
Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — 700Credit, a provider of consumer credit reporting and compliance products to more than 4,000 dealers, recently formed an integration partnership with Constellation Automotive Software. The companies explained this agreement will allow more than 1,500 dealers using Constellation ... [Read More]
3 Segments Highlight Black Book’s Projected Retention Forecast
Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — When Black Book Lender Solutions analyzed historical vehicle segment data and developed projected retention levels for the next 12 to 24 months, three specific kinds of units distinguished themselves from the 24 individual categories. Those three segments ... [Read More]
RouteOne Spells Out Stiff Penalties for Non-Compliance Associated with Adverse Action and Risk-Based Pricing
Monday, Jul. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — While recent bulletins from federal regulators have been associated with F&I elements such as dealer participation, RouteOne reminded principals and managers about the potential consequences for not complying with rules associated with adverse action notices and ... [Read More]
Avis Budget Purchases Payless Car Rental
Monday, Jul. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Avis Budget Group has purchased Payless Car Rental in a $50 million cash deal. In announcing the news this morning, Avis indicated that adding North America's sixth largest car-rental company "will give Avis Budget Group a strong ... [Read More]
DealerCentric Unveils Mobile Version of Pre-Approval Solution
Monday, Jul. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Consumer finance management system provider DealerCentric Solutions recently made its online credit application platform optimized for mobile. The company highlighted the tool, "Get Pre-Approved in Seconds" comes at no additional charge for the more than 3,000 ... [Read More]
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