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Smoothing dealer path to buying cars from consumers with Anthony Monteiro of AutoAcquire AI
More dealers are seeking inventory by buying directly from consumers. But some managers are still struggling with how to best execute a plan. To help dealers of all sizes in various markets, AutoAcquire AI CEO Anthony Monteiro appeared on the ... Listen Here
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, 05:57 PM
Appetite for used commercial vehicles with Kathryn Schifferle of Work Truck Solutions
Work Truck Solutions founder Kathryn Schifferle appeared on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during Used Car Week 2025. Schifferle discussed key trends driving demand for used work trucks and vans with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby. The ... Listen Here
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, 05:37 PM
What might be next for Amazon Autos
Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat with Fan Jin, global leader of Amazon Autos, during Used Car Week 2025. Their wide-ranging conversation about the past, present and future of the online platform and its involvement with automakers ... Listen Here
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 03:52 PM
Inflation dominates conversation after rates remain unchanged
Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024, 11:28 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
If you were playing an eating or drinking game based on the number of times policymakers and experts referenced inflation on Wednesday in connection with interest rates holding steady, you would likely have a full belly or an upcoming hangover ... [Read More]
NAF Association reveals new executive committee
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024, 10:34 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automotive Finance Association elected new officers for its executive committee last week during the 28th annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. The group set to serve one-year terms will be led by president Claudia Plascencia, ... [Read More]
Freeway Funding becomes first client to use new capital program from Agora Data
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024, 10:33 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Freeway Funding is the first client to leverage a new program from Agora Data that’s designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized finance companies. The fintech company that provides technology, capital and guidance with predictable performance and analytics ... [Read More]
Analysts revise April Dealertrack Credit Availability Index when sharing May reading
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024, 10:39 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive took a second look at the April reading of the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. As a result, both the April and May readings looked a bit more favorable for dealerships and finance companies. What might be ahead later ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Credit Acceptance chief marketing and product officer Andrew Rostami on current conditions & more
Monday, Jun. 10, 2024, 10:52 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Credit Acceptance chief marketing and product officer Andrew Rostami made his first appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast, sharing numerous perspectives about the non-prime and subprime portions of the auto-finance market. Rostami also highlighted the keys for success for Credit ... [Read More]
NADA cheers bill provision impacting CARS Rule implementation
Monday, Jun. 10, 2024, 10:40 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) had something to celebrate last week on Capitol Hill. NADA explained that what triggered the cheers was the passage of the fiscal year 2025 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill by the ... [Read More]
Former NAFCU president & CEO joins Open Lending as strategic advisor
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2024, 12:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The largest portion of Open Lending’s client base consists of credit unions. The company’s newest advisor knows that segment of financial institutions quite well. This week, the auto financing facilitator and provider of risk analytics solutions announced Dan Berger, former ... [Read More]
F&I product survey: Price, availability, budget remain top of mind for consumers
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2024, 10:02 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Protective Asset Protection released findings on Tuesday from its latest survey conducted to better understand consumer perspectives on automotive F&I products, as well as the factors that impact F&I purchase decisions when shopping for a vehicle at a dealership. This ... [Read More]
FTC sends annual report to CFPB recapping activities regarding financial acts
Monday, Jun. 3, 2024, 10:41 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission provided its annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on its enforcement and related activities in 2023 on the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Consumer Leasing Act (CLA), and Electronic Fund Transfer Act ... [Read More]
Experts on ‘mixed picture’ of consumer & economic trends
Friday, May. 31, 2024, 11:02 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experts at Comerica Bank, Cox Automotive and the University of Michigan all tried this week to decipher economic conditions and sentiments of consumers and policymakers. The general conclusion? “This week’s economic data shows a mixed picture,” Cox Automotive chief economist ... [Read More]
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