As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Leedom Group’s Vehicle Valuation Guidebook Ramps Up for Spring Launch
Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom Group is gearing up to debut its BHPH Gold Book, what it's describing as a national vehicle valuation guidebook designed to provide dealers and consumers with real-world retail values for vehicles typically associated with the buy-here, ... [Read More]
VW Credit Celebrates Facility Expansion on Heels of Record-Setting Year
Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Coming off what was a record-setting year for the captive finance arm for Volkswagen and Audi, VW Credit celebrated the opening of a 30,000-square-foot expansion of its facility last week. Officials highlighted the $10 million expansion that ... [Read More]
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos
Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology
Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
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AASC Board of Directors Appoints Broe as New Interim President and CEO
Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Sister publication Auto Remarketing learned Thursday that Mike Broe has been appointed to the position of president and chief executive officer of Auto Auction Services Corp. AASC indicated Broe will serve in an interim capacity and will work ... [Read More]
Sustainability of Recent Subprime Growth Varies by Viewpoint
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., and IRVINE, Calif. — Depending on who is responding, the subprime auto financing market is either growing at a sustainable pace or is leading back to poor practices such as underwriting that's too loose. As Fitch Ratings approached ... [Read More]
Ally Financial Survey Shows Dealers Upbeat About F&I Prospects This Year
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — The F&I office should be busy this year based on the results of an Ally Financial survey conducted at the recent National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & Expo. More than 70 percent of participating dealers expect sales of ... [Read More]
Nationwide Acceptance Recapitalized by Prospect Capital
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK and CHICAGO — Continuing a string of investment firms pushing money into subprime auto lenders, special finance paper purchaser Nationwide Acceptance Corp. recently received an injection from Prospect Capital Corp. Officials said the combined debt and equity financing ... [Read More]
FTC Study: 1 in 5 Consumers Have At Least 1 Error on Credit Report
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the agency decided to extends deadline for comments on proposed modifications to its Used Car Rule, the Federal Trade Commission said its annual study of the U.S. credit reporting industry found that 5 percent of consumers ... [Read More]
Equifax: Total Outstanding Auto Debt at Highest Point in 4 Years
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — While analysts found the number of consumers considered to be subprime borrowers is actually decreasing in some of the nation's largest cities, Equifax's latest National Consumer Credit Trends Report showed the amount of auto loan debt rose to ... [Read More]
American Honda Finance, Dealertrack Technologies Form Exclusive Partnership
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Along with unveiling several mobile solution offerings during the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & Expo this past weekend, Dealertrack Technologies and American Honda Finance Corp. formed an exclusive, long-term strategic partnership agreement. Officials highlighted the ... [Read More]
RouteOne Introduces New Solution to Help Dealers Convert Online Shoppers into F&I Customers
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Along with developments connected with Dominion Dealer Solutions, RouteOne introduced FinanceConnect, a new product designed to help dealers quickly convert online vehicle shoppers into F&I customers. Officials highlighted FinanceConnect can offer dealers a customizable credit application ... [Read More]
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