Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
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Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
PODCAST: Autonomous vehicles & the used-car market with Peter Janczewski of Draiver
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. To get a better understanding of how autonomous technology ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:23 PM
AFSA Rolls Out Compliance Training Program
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the industry continues to pursue regulatory education, the American Financial Services Association recently introduced a compliance training program for member companies. Powered by business partner FIS, officials highlighted AFSA University will offer more than 260 courses ... [Read More]
National Auto Care Corp. and Family First Dealer Services Reveal Plan to Merge
Monday, Sep. 16, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — National Auto Care Corp. and Family First Dealer Services recently announced an agreement to merge through a transaction they said will provide the platform for a combined company to excel as one of the leading ... [Read More]
CUDL Completes Two-Way DMS Integration with Open Dealer Exchange
Monday, Sep. 16, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ONTARIO, Calif. — CUDL recently completed dealer management system integration of its lending system with Open Dealer Exchange along with its parent companies' DMS from ADP and Reynolds and Reynolds. As a result of the integration, officials highlighted CUDL now ... [Read More]
GWC Warranty Named Motor Trend Recommended Best Buy for Independent Dealers
Monday, Sep. 16, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — GWC Warranty, a marketer, administrator and underwriter of vehicle service contracts, has been named Motor Trend Recommended Best Buy for independent Dealers. Officials pointed out GWC Warranty is the only vehicle service contract provider to be named ... [Read More]
House Financial Service Committee Chairman Again Questions CFPB’s Powers
Friday, Sep. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Is it easier for the U.S. to unleash a military strike in the Middle East than it is to counter a decision issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? The chairman of the U.S. House Financial Services ... [Read More]
Huertas: Direct Lending and the Future of Auto Finance
Friday, Sep. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SKOKIE, Ill. — The auto lending market has been dominated by indirect lenders with very few companies that have both direct and indirect lending operations. The current state of the auto finance industry is marked by aggressive competition looking for ... [Read More]
Dealertrack Introduces New Fair Lending Compliance Resources
Friday, Sep. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Dealertrack Technologies unveiled a new tool this week meant to assist dealerships in developing a fair lending policy and better defend themselves in credit discrimination audits. The company introduced an Equal Credit Opportunity Act Model Fair ... [Read More]
Sonic Automotive Taps CU Direct Connect as a Preferred Lender
Friday, Sep. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — CU Direct Connect announced this week that it has signed an agreement with Sonic Automotive to be a preferred lender for the dealer group's stores in Colorado. Officials indicated the agreement became effective on Aug. 1. CU ... [Read More]
CarHop Adds 3 BHPH Stores, Broadens Footprint into South Dakota
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
EDINA, Minn. — CarHop has continued to add to its network of buy-here, pay-here dealerships, venturing into another state among its three newest stores. The company is now moving metal at lots near San Diego, another in Pueblo, Colo., and ... [Read More]
US Equity Advantage Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 7 Milestones
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — This year as US Equity Advantage celebrates its 10th year in business as a provider of biweekly and custom consumer loan acceleration services to the automotive industry, the company highlighted several milestone achievements. Those accomplishments include: —A ... [Read More]
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