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Used Car Week Hall of Fame honoree Jared Kalfus of Black Book
We finish our series featuring the 2026 Used Car Week Hall of Fame honorees with a conversation featuring Black Book president Jared Kalfus. Kalfus describes what it takes to be successful in sales and why face-to-face conversations are still vitally ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Prospects for more auto refinancing with Gravity Lending
In this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast brought to you by Allied Solutions, we turn our attention to auto refinancing. Brad Paxman oversees 90 lender relationships for Gravity Lending, which is an auto refinance and fintech company ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Fame: Bob McConkey of McConkey Auction Group
Next up on our series featuring the 2026 Used Car Week Hall of Fame honorees is a conversation with Bob McConkey, president and CEO of the McConkey Auction Group. McConkey, along with MAG chief operating officer David Pendergraft and DAA ... Listen Here

2 US District Courts Rule in Favor of Debt Collectors in Recent FDCPA Cases

Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, recapped why two U.S. District Courts examined messages left for consumers and third parties and found the messages were not communications under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. "The ... [Read More]

DriveTime: Auction Partnership with Manheim is ‘Good Fit’

Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — On the same day it reported and discussed third-quarter earnings, DriveTime explained on its quarterly conference call why its partnership with Manheim to launch a new separate and independent wholesale auction company makes sense. Go Auto Exchange, a ... [Read More]

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AI & Auto Finance: An Expert Guide to Using This Technology

This 26-page ebook from Cherokee Media Group, sponsored by dotData, brings together insights from nine experts on how artificial intelligence...
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Turning Dealer Group Data into Demand

Stop letting messy data hold your dealership back from its true earning potential. While many multi-roof dealer groups struggle to...
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Evaluating VPP Cancellation Systems: 7 Questions Every Lender Should Ask

Selecting the right VPP cancellation system is critical to maintaining compliance, maximizing recoveries, and improving operational efficiency. As regulatory requirements...
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Auto lenders spent on AI. Here’s what paid off.

A panel of auto-lending leaders — CEOs of subprime auto finance companies, VPs of Collections, CROs, indirect-lending executives at two...
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report

Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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AFSA Aims to Provide CFPB with Thorough Dealer Participation Analysis Via New Study

Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of concerns expressed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about the "significant risk" dealer participation poses on "pricing disparities on the basis of race, national origin, and potentially other prohibited bases," the American Financial Services ... [Read More]

S&P and Experian: Auto Defaults Halt Rise; Overall Credit Reading in ‘Good Shape’

Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Analysts from S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian found that the streak of three consecutive months where auto loan defaults inched higher stopped in October by a slim margin. According to data associated with the newest the ... [Read More]

J.D. Byrider Names Award Winners at Annual Convention

Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain J.D. Byrider recently recognized winners of the company's annual awards at its November convention in New Orleans. The Franchise of the Year winners were chosen in three categories, including Single (one location), Mid ... [Read More]

Borst and Toyota Financial Services Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Women Leaders

Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — Although back in September, George Borst retired as president and chief executive officer of Toyota Financial Services after 16 years, the former captive finance company leader is still receiving accolades. Due to his commitment to developing strong ... [Read More]

Experian: Auto Loan Balances Hit All-time High of $782.9B

Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive boiled down all of the data the vehicle financing industry generated during third quarter into two words: Good news. Experian found that outstanding automotive loan balances reached a record high since the company began publicly ... [Read More]

Black Book Unveils New Tool to Help Lenders Analyze Historical, Current and Projected Vehicle Values in Real Time

Nick Zulovich
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Black Book recently rolled out its newest product, the Collateral Insight Engine, what it's calling the industry's most advanced resource for vehicle lenders. Black Book explained the Collateral Insight Engine can compile historical, current and projected vehicle ... [Read More]

Ally Launches Mobile App to Enhance Auto Account Management

Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial just launched a new mobile app designed with direct customer input to make managing auto accounts easy and convenient. The Ally Auto Mobile Pay app can offer customers the ability to check payment status and schedule ... [Read More]

Prestige Financial Services Promotes EVP to Chief Operating Officer

Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Larry H. Miller Management Corp. President Clark Whitworth and Prestige Financial Services president Bryant Henrie jointly promoted an executive within the operation to be the new chief operating officer of Prestige. Taking on the position is ... [Read More]

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