AFSA explains 4 top problems associated with credit reporting to House lawmakers, offers 4 possible solutions
Friday, May. 1, 2026, 10:07 AM
TransUnion updates auto performance, shares research about K-shaped path of overall consumer credit market
Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026, 10:10 AM
VantageScore spots ‘subtle migration’ of consumers toward lower credit tiers in March
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 10:37 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Tekion adds another new partner with integration of DAS Technology’s customer experience platform
Friday, May. 1, 2026, 10:12 AM
A single customer file allows dealers to easily integrate AI vendors in DealerBuilt DMS
Friday, May. 1, 2026, 10:09 AM
AI’s potential on display at NADA Show as it expands into more areas of dealership operations
Friday, May. 1, 2026, 09:49 AM
Automotive Compliance Consultants Ramps up Training for Hispanic Employees
Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — Given what the firm believes is an increased focus on dealerships by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Automotive Compliance Consultants recently rolled out more tools for dealer principals and their service managers so proper compliance ... [Read More]
POADA to Host 700Credit for Free Compliance Webinar
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — POADA is hosting 700Credit, a provider of credit reporting and compliance products and services, for a free Market Intelligence Webinar titled, "Compliance Questions Answered." Kenneth Hill, managing director of 700Credit, will be the presenter during the webinar ... [Read More]
CarFinance.com: 6 Top Tips for Buying a Car with Less-than-Prime Credit
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — For dealers who are trying to bring in subprime buyers who are better prepared to make a purchase, CarFinance.com released its 2013 Top Tips for Buying a Car with Less-than-Prime Credit. For buyers with less-than-prime credit, site ... [Read More]
Spireon Begins GoldStar GPS Integration with Frazer DMS
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Spireon, the provider of the GoldStar GPS solution as well as other mobile resource management and business intelligence tools, completed an initial phase of the integration with Frazer's Dealer Management System. The companies highlighted that joint customers ... [Read More]
CPS Announces $205 Million Senior Subordinate Asset-Backed Securitization
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Earlier this week, Consumer Portfolio Services marked the closing of its third term securitization of the year. The transaction is CPS' 10th senior subordinate securitization since the beginning of 2011. In the transaction, qualified institutional buyers purchased ... [Read More]
Number of Subprime Buyers in Used Market Dips Modestly
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — In the midst of a used-car market that grew about 4 percent year-over-year and reached 3.65 million sales, September showed slightly less subprime buyers, but a greater proportion of vehicles that were financed, according to the latest ... [Read More]
AFS Acceptance Promotes Seagrave to President
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In just two years, Scot Seagrave has navigated his way to be president of AFS Acceptance. The company promoted Seagrave — one of the speakers at the inaugural SubPrime Forum next month — citing his effectiveness ... [Read More]
Equifax: Auto Loan Balances at Highest Level in More Than 5 Years
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — According to Equifax's latest National Consumer Credit Trends Report, the total outstanding balances on auto and credit card loans increased year-over-year in August. Analysts contend the total balance of existing auto loans is at its highest level in ... [Read More]
FEX Announces Integration with RouteOne
Monday, Sep. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently completed integration with RouteOne to allow independent dealers that use the Web-based financial services and technology provider to submit applications to all RouteOne lenders with whom they have an existing relationship. The ... [Read More]
AFSA Highlights Board of Director Elections, Newest Members
Monday, Sep. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along with five new members, five financial services executives have been elected to the board of directors of the American Financial Services Association. The new board members are: —Angela Chattin, president of CarMax Auto Finance —James Cho, ... [Read More]
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