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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

Spireon Introduces GPS Vehicle Tracking Buyer’s Guide for BHPH Dealers

Nick Zulovich
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Spireon, the parent company of GPS tracking provider GoldStar GPS, rolled out what it's calling the industry's first GPS vehicle tracking buyer's guide for dealers who are new to the buy-here, pay-here market. Officials believe this guide ... [Read More]

TD Auto Finance CEO to Retire; Replacement Revealed

Nick Zulovich
TORONTO — Late last week, Auto Remarketing and SubPrime Auto Finance News confirmed retirement and succession plans for TD Auto Finance's chief executive officer. Company spokesperson Mohammed Nakhooda indicated that after a 39-year career in the industry, Tom Gilman has ... [Read More]

Five Federal Agencies Update Position on Supervisory Coordination

Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Five federal supervisory agencies recently released a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at clarifying how the agencies will coordinate their supervisory activities consistent with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The five agencies joining forces ... [Read More]

ABA Economic Advisory Committee Cautious about US Growth Potential

Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With analysts maintaining that subprime auto lending is surging, the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association recently issued a cautionary assessment about how the U.S. economy will continue to grow at a moderate pace. However, ... [Read More]

Connecticut Dealer Arrested in Connection with Sale for Private Owner

Nick Zulovich
HAMDEN, Conn. — A Connecticut independent dealer believes charges of larceny, forgery and misapplication of property will be dismissed in connection with selling a vehicle for a private owner. Earlier this week, police in Hamden, Conn., arrested David Taylor, the ... [Read More]

AWARE Offers Tips for First-Time Buyers

Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With many young adults fresh from high school and college graduations, officials from Americans Well-Informed on Automobile Retailing Economics (AWARE) shared several tips for these individuals who might be ready to buy their first vehicle. AWARE emphasized ... [Read More]

LEAP Financial Suspends Lease Originations

Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — Low loan default rates and high prices on repossessions are factors in one vehicle leasing company's decision to suspend lease originations. LEAP Financial on Thursday announced it is suspending originations of leases due to capital constraints. Company ... [Read More]

DRN and MVTRAC Execs Explain Efforts to Stop LPR Regulation in California

Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas, and PALATINE, Ill. — Imagine repossessing a vehicle and completing the recovery process for collateral in California without license plate recognition technology. Leaders of both Digital Recognition Network and MVTRAC are cheering this week that the scenario ... [Read More]

OIADA Applauds New Law for Mandated Training Before Used Dealers Receive License

Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jim Mitchell wanted to witness Ohio Gov. John Kasich sign Senate Bill 245 into law earlier this week since the legislation eight years in the making is aimed at assisting independent dealers in becoming successful. The executive ... [Read More]

ABI: May Consumer and Commercial Bankruptcy Filings Dip

Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — With the expectation of more declines, the American Bankruptcy Institute determined May filings dropped by double digits year-over-year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems. Total bankruptcy filings in the United States for May decreased 11 percent ... [Read More]

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