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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COMMENTARY: Record auto lending is putting a new premium on understanding the payment-first borrower
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 10:19 AM
JM&A Group: Q3 data reinforces ‘value of a strong F&I strategy’
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 10:17 AM
TransUnion: Subprime auto originations climb for fifth consecutive quarter
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 10:32 AM
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
Lithia Explains Why Its Q3 Subprime Penetration Lagged National Level
Nick Zulovich
MEDFORD, Ore. — Lithia Motors attempted to explain why its origination level of financing to subprime customers fell below what company executives cited as the national penetration reading for the third quarter. During its quarterly conference call last week, Lithia ... [Read More]
Fitch Describes September US Auto ABS as Resilient
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings indicated performance of U.S. auto ABS continues to exceed expectations even in a time of the year when performance is weakest. Analysts determined annualized net losses were flat for prime auto loan ABS in September. ... [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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SAS Survey: Bank Leaders Still Wary of Online Attacks
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — Sponsored by business analytics company SAS, a recent study of 250 executives from retail and commercial banks showed evolving security threats, technology limitations and simple lack of awareness make cyberrisk a daunting hurdle for today's institutions. The ... [Read More]
Black Book: Lenders Ramp Up Data Gathering as Terms & LTVs Rise
Nick Zulovich
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Industry conferences as well as client visits and calls filled Jeff Bunch's calendar for much of the past several weeks. The vice president of Black Book Lender Solutions shared some details of what lenders are seeking nowadays ... [Read More]
NABD Offering Day Passes to Upcoming East Coast Conference
Nick Zulovich
NEW ORLEANS — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers is giving operators the chance to attend at least a day of its upcoming East Coast Conference, which runs from Nov. 3 through Nov. 5 at the Hyatt Regency Superdome ... [Read More]
AFSA Gives 3 Distinguished Service Awards During Annual Meeting
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along with installing its new chair, American Financial Services Association honored three executives during its annual meeting this week. Given AFSA's Distinguished Service Award in recognition of their significant contributions to AFSA and the consumer finance industry ... [Read More]
Ally Financial Announces 2014 TIME Dealer of the Year Nominees
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial said Thursday that 57 dealers have been selected as nominees for the 2014 TIME Dealer of the Year award, which recognizes the nation's most successful dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. Now ... [Read More]
FNI Pinpoints Top 3 Add-On Product Hazards For Auto Finance Providers
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — FNI Inc., a collateral protection and consumer benefit program product and compliance agency for auto finance providers, tackled what president David Bafumo believes are the top hazards to avoid when offering captive or preferred add-on programs. Bafumo ... [Read More]
TransUnion Unveils New Product to Uncover Deeper Insights Into Credit Behavior
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — This week, TransUnion launched an enhanced credit information solution called CreditVision, what the bureau described as a new look in consumer credit data reporting that can allow for deeper insights into credit behavior for both businesses and consumers. ... [Read More]
NextGear Capital Taps Former Agero, ADESA Exec to Be New VP of Commercial Accounts
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — On Tuesday, NextGear Capital appointed a new vice president of commercial accounts who previously worked in the salvage auction industry along with posts at Agero and ADESA. Taking on this new role with NextGear Capital is Bradley ... [Read More]
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