StoneEagle spots new highs in dealer F&I average gross profit, income halfway through 2026
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:21 AM
Wise F&I regional VP chosen as 2026 NAMAD Woman of the Year
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:42 AM
FTC issues consumer alert over phantom dealerships that experts have seen for more than a year
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026, 09:55 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here
Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short
Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here
Path to delivering education in Spanish with Ignite Dealer Compliance Group
Steve Levine has dozens of dealer clients with Spanish as their native language. Those dealers also have hundreds of Hispanic customers who cannot speak or understand English. To fill compliance and training gaps created by language challenges, the owner of ... Listen Here
Concern Rising About Fiscal Cliff Impact on Auto Lending
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
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
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
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]
NAF Association to Host Roundtable About CFPB and More
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association is looking to help leadership at small- to medium-sized auto finance companies navigate the changing regulatory landscape in light of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau coming into play. The NAF Association is ... [Read More]
Experian: Wells Fargo Now Holds No. 1 Spot for Overall Market Share
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
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]
ARA Looking for Speakers to Fill North American Repossessors Summit Agenda
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The American Recovery Association is making an open call for speakers to be included in the fifth annual North American Repossessors Summit, which is set for April 26—27. ARA and the NARS 2013 planning committee are looking for ... [Read More]
FTC Issues Amended Rule on Identity Theft Red Flags
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission recently announced publication of an interim final rule on identity theft "red flags" that narrows the circumstances under which creditors are covered by the rule. Officials explained Congress directed the FTC along with ... [Read More]
Report: CFPB Organizer Heading for Senate Banking Committee
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — One of the primary architects of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reportedly is heading for a leading role within the Senate Banking Committee. According to Bloomberg, U.S. Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren will be part of the chamber's banking ... [Read More]
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