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Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
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

DealerTrack and RouteOne Settle Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — DealerTrack Holdings and RouteOne today announced that they have settled patent infringement litigation that DealerTrack commenced against RouteOne in 2004.  Under the terms of the settlement, DealerTrack and RouteOne will file a ... [Read More]

ABI: Bankruptcies on Pace for Lowest Total Since 2008

Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute spotted a 14-percent decrease in total bankruptcies through the first nine months of the year as compared to the same span a year ago. Citing data from Epiq Systems, ABI indicated total bankruptcy ... [Read More]

CNW: Number of Subprime Used-Vehicle Buyers Soars by 78 Percent in September

Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore., and DETROIT — When CNW Research crunched the September used-vehicle sales numbers this week, analysts pinpointed just how many more subprime buyers made a purchase last month as compared to a year ago. CNW indicated the amount of ... [Read More]

Auction Edge Opens Floor Plan Management Platform to AFC

Nick Zulovich
SEATTLE — As dealers continue to search for inventory to match up with subprime buyers, Auction Edge announced today that auction employees can now view used-car managers' credit lines and available credit with Automotive Finance Corp. floor plans. Officials explained ... [Read More]

RouteOne Endorsed by NIADA as Credit Application Management System of Choice

Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne revealed this week that it has been endorsed as the credit application management system of choice by the National Independent Automotive Dealer Association. As an endorsed NIADA National Member Benefit Partner, RouteOne highlighted that it ... [Read More]

Southeast Toyota Finance Expands College Grad Rebate Program

Nick Zulovich
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — Southeast Toyota Finance recently added the Prius c to the list of Toyota vehicles eligible for the $1,000 Southeast Toyota College Graduate Rebate Program. Other vehicles also available in this program are the Toyota Camry (non-hybrid ... [Read More]

Governor Signs 2 of 3 California BHPH Bills

Nick Zulovich
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California buy-here, pay-here dealers will have more compliance procedures to maintain when Jan. 1 arrives, since two of the three bills aimed at changing how the industry operates were signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. But the measure ... [Read More]

Equifax: Auto Loan Figures Keep Rising

Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — According to Equifax's latest monthly National Consumer Credit Trends Report, automotive credit balances and new accounts are increasing steadily with the number of new accounts opened in the first half approaching pre-recession levels. Analysts believe auto lending is ... [Read More]

Motozuma Expands Down Payment Savings Match to Used Cars

Nick Zulovich
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Potential used-car buyers can now get a little help with their down payment, thanks to a new program announced recently by social-savings website Motozuma. By setting up a free Motozuma account to save for a down payment, ... [Read More]

Execs from Exeter Finance and American Honda Finance Elected to AFSA Leadership Roles

Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association recently announced two experienced, well-known executives were elected to join its board of directors. The new board members are Mark Floyd, vice chairman and chief executive officer of Exeter Finance Corp.; and ... [Read More]

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