Credit availability steady in January as negative equity climbs and terms stretch
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 10:55 AM
Despite ‘mixed year’ for subprime, S&P Global Ratings watches auto ABS volume generate another record in 2025
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 10:59 AM
Debt Awareness Week meant to be ‘wake-up call’
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 10:21 AM
Cox Automotive on guiding the modern car buyer
One of the keynote presentations from Used Car Week 2025 featured Micah Tindor and Elizabeth Stegall of Cox Automotive for a session titled, “Guiding the Modern Buyer with Trust, Tech & Smarter Trade-Ins.” Valuable study findings and dealership recommendations now ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 05:17 PM
Kevin Roberts of CarGurus on 2026 Used-Car Market
Kevin Roberts, who is director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus, is back on the show to talk about the hot start to 2026 for the retail used-car market. Roberts and Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby discuss ... Listen Here
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 07:18 PM
Cox Automotive on the vanishing divide between wholesale & retail
Used Car Week 2025 extended the ongoing conversation about how the wholesale and retail portions of the used-car market aren’t quite as distinct as they used to be. Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat about the subject ... Listen Here
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
Lithia Upbeat About Subprime Buyer Market Penetration
Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MEDFORD, Ore. — Of the finance deals Lithia Motors facilitated during the fourth quarter, 13 percent of those contracts went to subprime buyers: a level company officials said was consistent with a year earlier. But Lithia is looking for more ... [Read More]
S&P/Experian: Auto Loan Default Index Opens 2013 Marginally Higher
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Despite marginal deterioration in January, the auto loan portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices showed levels still better than a year ago. S&P and Experian reported Tuesday that auto loan default rates increased in January ... [Read More]
Chase Auto Finance, Jaguar Land Rover North America Renew Agreement
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — On Tuesday Chase Auto Finance announced the renewal of its private label auto finance agreement with Jaguar Land Rover North America. Officials indicated the deal lasts for an additional five years. Demonstrating a strong business relationship, Chase ... [Read More]
AUL Corp. Partners with AAA Mid-Atlantic to Enhance Vehicle Protection Program
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NAPA, Calif. — Service contract provider AUL Corp. recently partnered with AAA Mid-Atlantic as the administrator of its new-vehicle service contract program also known as AAA Vehicle Protection Plan or VPP. Officials explained this relationship was designed to enhance AAA ... [Read More]
NVLA Appoints Accounting Counsel, Highlights Speakers at Upcoming Conference
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Along with more details about its annual conference this spring, the National Vehicle Leasing Association recently announced the appointment of its new accounting counsel. Tapped for the role is Mike North, who is a director with the ... [Read More]
Wolters Kluwer Recaps Services Aimed at Compliance
Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — With regulatory compliance becoming even more urgent these days, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services reiterated that its professional services can help lenders, captive finance companies and loan servicing organizations obtain the information they need to understand U.S. regulations applicable ... [Read More]
Top Consumer Finance Attorney Returns to Hudson Cook
Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Hudson Cook recently announced a partner is returning to the firm to focus his practice on federal and state consumer financial services laws with particular emphasis in automotive financing. Coming back after a most-recent stint as counsel ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider, Car-Mart Open New BHPH Stores
Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark., and CARMEL, Ind. — Both America's Car-Mart and J.D. Byrider added to their networks of buy-here, pay-here dealerships as one company strengthened its footprint in its home state while the other operation ventured into new territory. The 120th ... [Read More]
ABI: January Bankruptcy Filings Decrease by 11 Percent from Previous Year
Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The New Year began with total bankruptcy filings in the United States heading on a downward path as the January level dropped by 11 percent year-over-year. According to data provided by Epiq Systems, the American Bankruptcy Institute ... [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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