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Automotive Intelligence Award Honoree: Jessica Caldwell of Edmunds
Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026, 09:18 PM
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners begin with Jessica Caldwell, who is head of insights at Edmunds. Caldwell talks with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby about her journey going from working at automakers on the product ... Listen Here
NCM & WOCAN Spotlight Emerging Dealership Leader
Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026, 07:35 PM
Ashley Cavazos, who is president of the Women of Color Automotive Network and a consultant, instructor and 20 group moderator at NCM Associates, joins the show, along with Colby Sturdivant, new-car manager at Freedom Honda Sumter in South Carolina. WOCAN ... Listen Here
Auto finance’s digital transformation still ongoing despite pullback in Q4 car sales
Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026, 05:41 PM
Matt Babcock, who oversees digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, reviewed the Q4 Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index as well as discussed what could happen digitally this year. Listen Here

Fitch Publishes Updated US Auto Loan ABS Rating Criteria

Monday, Apr. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings recently published an updated asset-backed sector specific criteria report for U.S. auto loan ABS. The firm indicated the new report updates and replaces the prior criteria report published last April. "There have been no material ... [Read More]

Value Buys Hot at Auction, Brasher Reports

Monday, Apr. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Commenting on a potential inventory for buy-here, pay-here dealers or stores that might cater to subprime buyers, John Brasher of Brasher's Sacramento Auto Auction noted a particular used segment showed well in the lanes this past week. ... [Read More]

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DriveTime Generates Sales & Origination Growth in 2012

Friday, Apr. 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — DriveTime Automotive Group posted gains in total revenue, unit sales and originations in 2012, according to its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week. Officials said DriveTime dealerships posted a 7-percent gain in unit sales, ... [Read More]

TriStar Freedom Guard Releases YouTube Promo Videos

Friday, Apr. 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MASON, Ohio — In an effort to help dealers showcase the product to potential buyers in the F&I office, TriStar officials recently announced they have released two new promotional videos on YouTube about their vehicle service contract.  The company explained ... [Read More]

Prestige Financial Completes Largest Rated Term Securitization Ever

Friday, Apr. 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services completed its 11th and largest rated term securitization on Wednesday, issuing $350 million in securities backed by $353,535,758 in automobile installment receivables. In a transaction led jointly by Wells Fargo Securities and J.P. ... [Read More]

Primeritus Financial Services Exits Direct Recovery Business

Friday, Apr. 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Primeritus Financial Services, which offers recovery management, skip-tracing and remarketing services, announced this week it has sold its remaining direct recovery repossession business. Primeritus sold the business to Connect 1 Recovery, finalizing Primeritus' exit from the direct ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance’s Q1 Unit Volume Softens

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — As the lender announced an extension of its revolving secured warehouse facility, Credit Acceptance reported that its unit volume softened in the first quarter despite a 21.2-percent jump in the number of active dealers. The company indicated ... [Read More]

AFG Introduces New Technology for Residual-Based Lending Program

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Auto Financial Group, an online provider of residual-based financing products for dealers and lenders since 1999, announced Tuesday that it has enhanced its balloon loan program with a new feature called the Dealer Inventory Download (DID). Officials explained ... [Read More]

Upcoming NCM Webinar to Discuss Warranty & Service at BHPH Dealerships

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — One of NCM Associates' trainers who specializes in the buy-here, pay-here market is going to host a 60-minute webinar explaining the different business models for the dealership and its related service operation.  During a session that's ... [Read More]

Securian Rolls Out New Debt Protection for Auto Loans Benefits

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Securian Financial Group recently introduced major auto expense and auto insurance deductible debt protection benefits as value add-ons for new and existing debt protection programs offered by financial institutions. The company explained the major auto expense ... [Read More]

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