Edmunds on why appeal of used EVs could surge as gas prices keep rising & affordability remains challenging
Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, 10:30 AM
PODCAST: Carleton’s Tim Yalich on how critical accurate payment information is to today’s car shoppers
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026, 10:57 AM
Already the top factor holding back dealership business, potential economic headwinds build
Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, 10:53 AM
Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Tom Kontos of Auto Auction Holdings
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners continue with Tom Kontos, who now is analytics advisor for Auto Auction Holdings. Convinced to come out of retirement and get back in the business last fall with the growing wholesale ... Listen Here
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 01:56 PM
Industry Elite: Mike Clark Jr. of C&C Cars
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Mike Clark Jr., operations manager of C& C Cars in Pinellas Park, Fla. Clark is a third-generation dealer and helps run the family business ... Listen Here
Friday, Mar. 20, 2026, 03:50 PM
Industry Elite: Chuck Tapp of America’s Group
Next up on our series with the inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honorees is America’s Group CEO Chuck Tapp. In this episode, we revisit Tapp’s fireside chat with Cherokee Media Group president Bill Zadeits at Used Car Week 2025. They ... Listen Here
Friday, Mar. 20, 2026, 01:04 PM
CFPB Outlines Plans to Share Complaint Data with State-Level Agencies
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If an individual reports a complaint about a dealer or auto finance company to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, data about the grievance likely will end up with state regulatory agencies, too. A top CFPB official on ... [Read More]
Volvo Taps Dealertrack as Exclusive Credit Application Processing Platform
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Dealertrack Technologies and Volvo Car Financial Services today announced that the automaker's captive subsidiary has become a lender on the Dealertrack Credit Application Network. Officials highlighted Dealertrack is the exclusive credit application network through which Volvo's ... [Read More]
NCM, Greg Goebel Partner for Special Finance Training
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — To begin 2013, NCM Associates is expanding its educational programming focusing on special finance through an alliance forged with Greg Goebel Consulting and Training. Officials explained Goebel's training program is designed specifically for NCM's franchised dealer ... [Read More]
RDN: October Recoveries Extend Upward Trend
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — With auto lending increasing to subprime customers, the latest RDN Monthly Analytics Update showed October recovery volumes increased 7 percentage points from September levels, marking the second consecutive month-over-month jump. Furthermore, the October reading came in ... [Read More]
Concern Rising About Fiscal Cliff Impact on Auto Lending
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., and NEW YORK — More commentary from auto loan executives and industry analysts is combining "fiscal cliff" and "recession" into the same breath since time is dwindling for federal lawmakers to resolve tax and spending plan differences. ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Acquires Three BHPH Locations from Current Franchisee
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Last week, J.D. Byrider added three formerly franchised locations to its portfolio of company-owned buy-here, pay-here dealerships. Officials explained J.D. Byrider acquired the locations as part of a push to grow company-owned and managed locations, which the ... [Read More]
ABI: November Bankruptcy Filings Drop 12 Percent from Previous Year
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute said total bankruptcy filings in the U.S. for November decreased 12 percent compared to the previous year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems. Officials tallied that November bankruptcy filings totaled 86,946, down ... [Read More]
International AutoSource Partners with Enterprise Fleet Management to Help Expats with Vehicle Purchases & Leases
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODBURY, N.Y. — International AutoSource — a service provider that assists foreign expats who are moving to the United States lease or finance vehicles without a U.S. credit history — revealed a new partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management last week. ... [Read More]
Experian: Wells Fargo Now Holds No. 1 Spot for Overall Market Share
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Fueled by its stranglehold on the top spot among used-vehicle lenders, Wells Fargo rose to be No. 1 in market share among all auto finance companies for the first time this year, according to Experian Automotive's Q3 ... [Read More]
CFPB and Justice Department Pledge to Avoid Duplication of Enforcement Efforts
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With auto lenders, service providers and dealers being potential targets, the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau signed an agreement Thursday to strengthen coordination on fair lending enforcement and avoid duplication of their respective ... [Read More]
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