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Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Satyan Merchant of TransUnion
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 07:01 PM
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners wrap up with Satyan Merchant, who is senior vice president, automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion. Merchant recollected how his interest in data started when studying statistics on the back ... Listen Here
Top Reasons Dealers can benefit by attending the Used Car Summit
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 03:27 PM
On this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits has a conversation with Vanessa Rocha, VP, All-American Bonds and Insurance and a Board member with the Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association. Vanessa speaks to some of the big issues ... Listen Here
Industry Elite: Tony Rimas of XPEL
Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026, 07:40 PM
Concluding our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Tony Rimas, who is vice president of global revenue at XPEL Inc. Rimas — an avid biker who swam and ran track & field and cross country ... Listen Here

J.D. Power: Long-Term Loans Hit Record Penetration

Friday, Apr. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The market penetration of long-term financing deals reached a record level last month, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which found that 30.1 percent of retail sales in March included 72-month (or longer) loan terms. J.D. ... [Read More]

America’s Car-Mart Opens 113th Dealership

Friday, Apr. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain America’s Car-Mart recently announced it has opened the doors to its 113th rooftop. Marking the second dealership for the chain in this Southern state, the new store is located in Tupelo, Miss. Commenting ... [Read More]

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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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The Dealer’s Guide to Smarter GPS Tracking

A Buyer’s Guide for Independent Dealer, BHPH, and Auto Finance Leaders Reducing Risk, Unlocking Opportunity Independent dealers and finance companies...
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Used Car Turn Vendor Management Checklist

Vehicles touch multiple vendors before they ever hit the lot, and when approvals, communication, and invoices are scattered, delays are...
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GSFSGroup Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Provider and administrator of F&I products and reinsurance structures for the automotive industry GSFSGroup revealed this week that it has appointed a chief financial officer. Tapped for the position is Dianna Dryer. Dryers responsibilities will include “leading the ... [Read More]

CARS Plans Free Webinar to Explain New Open-Source IBEAM Portal

Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — Because of so much interest in a new open-source, freeware version of its IBEAM Web portal coming to the agent and lender community, Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems is planning a free Webinar to explain the product. CARS ... [Read More]

GM Financial Confirms VP’s Retirement and Transition Plan

Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — As reported sources discussed the company's latest selling of asset-backed securities, General Motors Financial confirmed retirement plans for one of its top executives. GM Financial announced earlier this week that Brian Mock, the company's executive vice ... [Read More]

Cars.com Turns to RoadLoans.com as Preferred Lender

Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — This week, Cars.com selected RoadLoans.com as its exclusive lender for its online customers looking to get pre-approved auto financing as part of their shopping experience. Potential buyers who visit Cars.com, newcars.com or pickuptrucks.com will have the option to ... [Read More]

Ace Motor Acceptance Broadens GAP Program Relationship with CARco

Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Ace Motor Acceptance Corp. recently expanded its relationship with Comprehensive Auto Resources Co. to strengthen its BHPH In A Box program. Officials highlighted that CARco joins AUL (service contracts), AutoMaster (dealer management system software) and PassTime (GPS tracking) ... [Read More]

Fed Gives Update on Average New-Vehicle APR from Commercial Banks

Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the Federal Reserve still hasn't resumed its regular reporting on averages for new-vehicle loans by finance companies, officials late last week did post the latest average by commercial banks. The Fed indicated the average interest rate ... [Read More]

First Quarter Bankruptcy Filings Slide

Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va.— As the first quarter of 2012 comes to an end, the bankruptcy filing rate for the period reflect a recovering economy and cautious consumers. The American Bankruptcy Institute reported a 12-percent dip in bankruptcy filings since the same ... [Read More]

Bunch Takes on New Role with Black Book

Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Just a couple of months after Black Book brought in Jeff Bunch to be its director of automotive licensing, the firm promoted the industry veteran to a new position. Black Book announced Bunch has been elevated to ... [Read More]

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