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
TransUnion Uncovers Unique Dynamic Connecting Payments for Subprime Vehicle Financing and Credit Cards
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 CHICAGO — A new TransUnion study reinforced an intuitive belief risk management departments at vehicle finance companies might already have had: Consumers with the ability to pay larger amounts than the ... [Read More]
AFS Acceptance Increases Credit Facility to $75M Through Deals With Capital One, Wells Fargo
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Earlier this week, AFS Acceptance, a full-service auto finance company serving the subprime financing needs of franchised and independent dealers, secured $20 million in subordinate debt to support expansion of its business. The company highlighted the ... [Read More]
Toyota Financial Services Appoints New CEO to Replace Retiring Borst
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Financial Services will soon have a new president and chief executive officer. The company announced earlier this week that George Borst is retiring at the end of September, and filling his shoes as president and CEO ... [Read More]
AWARE Highlights How Teens’ Quest for First Car Can Be Educational Opportunity
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With August straight ahead and back-to-school campaigns for clothes and more about to intensify, Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics urged parents to provide guidance and support so teenagers can take an active role in selecting a ... [Read More]
GM Financial’s Q2 Earnings and Originations Rise as Subprime Foothold Strengthens
Monday, Jul. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — General Motors Financial posted year-over-year gains in quarterly earnings and loan originations as company executives highlighted how they helped the parent automaker maintain its "industry leading leadership" for subprime loan penetration. GM Financial indicated the OEM ... [Read More]
Colorado BHPH Store Flourishes with 9.99 APR Contracts
Monday, Jul. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GREELEY, Colo. — Many buy-here, pay-here dealerships originate contracts with interest rates at 20 percent and higher. It's one of the reasons why store managers in California cheered a year ago when the governor vetoed a measure that would have ... [Read More]
Site Names ‘5 Cheap, Stylish Cars for Subprime Borrowers’
Monday, Jul. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Analysts from GoBankingRates.com recently created a list of new vehicles recommended for subprime buyers. Headlining the list of "5 Cheap, Stylish Cars for Subprime Borrowers" was the Toyota Corolla. The site went with this model because of ... [Read More]
Fed Officials Ask Lenders to Be Helpful as Student Loan Amounts Continue to Climb
Monday, Jul. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Finance managers trying to finalize that vehicle contract for a new college graduate might continue to have trouble getting that debt-to-income ratio at a point where the paper is purchased by a finance company. A ... [Read More]
Former SEC Attorney Raises Concerns About Potential CFPB Data Breach
Friday, Jul. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — Concerns about the volume of credit data gathered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau along with potential that information could be compromised were raised again by a former staff attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission, who ... [Read More]
VINtek Assists with Successful Electronic Lien and Title Legislation in Nevada
Friday, Jul. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — VINtek recently reported that the company assisted with the passage of electronic lien and title (ELT) legislation in Nevada, which has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval. The company explained ELT replaces paper automotive liens with ... [Read More]
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