AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
New DRN Chief Executive Eager to Integrate Solutions Further in Recovery Industry
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — After spending several weeks soaking in as many company details as possible, Digital Recognition Network's new chief executive officer is traveling full bore, meeting with lenders and agents in attempt to push the license plate recognition ... [Read More]
Open Dealer Exchange Reveals New Alliance with CUDL
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Open Dealer Exchange recently revealed an agreement for integration with auto lending solutions provider CUDL. Through this new partnership, “CUDL will be offering direct credit application and contract validation data integration from the dealer’s point-of-sale system directly ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market
Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals
Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents
As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos
Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Car-Mart Opens 112th Dealership, Predicts Strong Growth for 2012
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership group America's Car-Mart recently revealed the opening of its newest dealership. The new rooftop is located in Moberly, Mo., and marks the 112th dealership for the chain. Commenting on the news, William "Hank" Henderson, ... [Read More]
SFG Finance Taps PassTime USA as Preferred Vendor
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Texas — SFG Finance recently revealed it has tapped PassTime USA as its preferred vendor for its loan purchasing programs. SFG Finance — a purchaser of auto paper from buy-here, pay-here dealers, new car franchised dealers, finance companies, banks ... [Read More]
Auto/Mate Launches New F&I Solution for Dealers
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLIFTON PARK, N.J. — Auto/Mate Dealership Systems has introduced a new F&I solution for dealers that it contends allows sales managers to easily compare multiple retail, lease and balloon payment options, as well as multiple vehicle choices for the customer, ... [Read More]
Volvo Gains US Captive Arm
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ROCKLEIGH, N.J. — Volvo Cars of North America revealed Sunday that it has formed a captive finance arm that will roll out later this year throughout all 50 states. Volvo Car Financial Services — which is a wholly owned subsidiary ... [Read More]
RouteOne Rolls Out Free BlackBerry App
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne is now providing its dealers with a free BlackBerry app that allows them to manage their deals and leads directly through this mobile product. The debut of the RouteOne BlackBerry app augments the company's existing ... [Read More]
Used-Vehicle Activity Pushes Ally’s 2011 Auto Finance Performance
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — With used-vehicle origination volume paving the way, Ally Financial leadership praised its fourth-quarter and full-year auto finance performance, as the company revealed its latest balance sheet readings this week. Officials tabulated that Ally's North American automotive finance ... [Read More]
LendingTree Autos Expands Network to Franchised Dealerships
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LendingTree launched a new-vehicle lead program this week, expanding on its existing automotive finance business, LendingTree Autos. Through this program, the company explained, franchised dealerships now can leverage the brand of LendingTree Autos to market to consumers ... [Read More]
AFC Introduces New Mobile App
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Just a short time after revamping its website, Automotive Finance Corp. today officially rolled out a mobile app designed to address its dealer customers' business needs. Officials highlighted that the AFC on the Go mobile app was ... [Read More]
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