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Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here

Despite Subprime Approvals Cooling Slightly, 4-Percent Rise in Used Sales Likely

Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Despite financing approvals for subprime borrowers edging slightly lower so far this month, overall used-vehicle sales this month are on pace to beat last September's total by more than 4 percent. No matter the financing trends, there ... [Read More]

Swapalease.com: Credit Approvals Edge Lower in August

Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — Swapalease.com reported a slight drop-off in year-to-date credit approval trends for August compared with July. The site determined the average customer credit approval rate at the end of August was 74.5 percent, down slightly from 75.6 percent at ... [Read More]

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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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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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Toyota Financial Services Issues New Diversity & Inclusion Bond

Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — This week, Toyota Financial Services issued a new Diversity & Inclusion Bond — what officials said is a key component of the company's comprehensive funding program.  The company recapped that TFS issued its first Diversity & Inclusion ... [Read More]

Despite Auto Loan Uptick, August Default Rates Still Considered ‘Healthy’

Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — As analysts described overall consumer credit performance as "healthy," the auto loan portion of the newest S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices showed a slight uptick. Data through August compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian revealed ... [Read More]

Fitch: Appetite for Risk Growing in US Auto Loan Market

Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK and CHICAGO — Fitch Ratings contends that loosening underwriting standards and higher funding costs have led auto lenders to increasingly extend credit to subprime consumers. However, analysts view the higher propensity to lend to "weaker" borrowers as a ... [Read More]

Russ Darrow Group Opens Another J.D. Byrider Franchise as Part of Used-Store Growth

Nick Zulovich
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — The Russ Darrow Group delved deeper into the buy-here, pay-here business and broadened its used-vehicle operation this week by unveiling two new dealerships at one location. Located at 2800 Ramada Way in Green Bay, Wisc., the ... [Read More]

AFSA Rolls Out Compliance Training Program

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

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

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

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]

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