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Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
TriStar Rolling Out New Vehicle Service Contract Geared Toward Military Customers
Nick Zulovich
MASON, Ohio — TriStar will be launching a new vehicle service contract on Jan. 3 focused on customers who serve in a branch of the U.S. military. Officials explained TriStar Freedom Guard is designed to help service members keep their ... [Read More]
J.D. Power: Finance Servicing Experience Has Bigger Impact on Lender Choice, Not Dealer Selection
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — While the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study indicated there is a strong relationship between an exceptional vehicle loan or lease servicing experience and customer intent to use the same finance provider again, ... [Read More]
House Gives Bill Approval to Eliminate Redundant Privacy Notices
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Captured in a measure supported by multiple banking and credit union associations, the U.S. House of Representatives last week passed legislation aimed at eliminating redundant mailings. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer of Missouri sponsored the Eliminate Privacy Notice ... [Read More]
Hudson Cook Adds New Partner
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Hudson Cook LLP recently added a new partner to its Washington, D.C. office. Joining the firm was Catharine Andricos, a former associate of the firm that management said brings significant academic and professional experience to her new ... [Read More]
AutoManager Upgrades DMS; Includes New Flooring Management Capabilities
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — AutoManger Inc. recently unveiled a new version of its dealer management software, which includes a new tool for managing flooring costs. Desk Manager 11.93 also expands on the capabilities of its predecessors with improved profit calculations and ... [Read More]
Comerica: Auto Affordability Improves in Q3
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Comerica Bank's newest Auto Affordability Index showed the purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.1 weeks of median family income in the third quarter of this year. Analysts found consumers on average spent $75 less ... [Read More]
Nicholas Financial Announces Second Dividend Since Nov. 1
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Despite a 7-percent softening of its net earnings during the second quarter of its fiscal year, Nicholas Financial announced a dividend payment to owners of common stock for the second time since the beginning of November. This ... [Read More]
Car-Mart Expands Footprint in Alabama
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain America's Car-Mart recently opened its newest store in Alabama. Joining the network as the company's 11th store in Alabama and its 118th dealership overall, Car-Mart rolled out a lot in Enterprise, Ala. "Alabama ... [Read More]
Another Lender Signs On to Group 1’s Existing Syndicated Credit Facility
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Group 1 Automotive said Thursday a new partner has joined its existing $1.35 billion revolving credit facility. The latest to sign on is Volkswagen Credit, which will serve as a partner to the facility that expired in June ... [Read More]
NCM, Greg Goebel Partner for Special Finance Training
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]
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