Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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Edmunds on why appeal of used EVs could surge as gas prices keep rising & affordability remains challenging
Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, 10:30 AM
PODCAST: Carleton’s Tim Yalich on how critical accurate payment information is to today’s car shoppers
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026, 10:57 AM
Already the top factor holding back dealership business, potential economic headwinds build
Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, 10:53 AM
Industry Elite: Sean Morgan of Westlake Financial
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Sean Morgan, who is executive vice president of finance and operations at Westlake Financial. Morgan talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby ... Listen Here
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 03:07 PM
Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Tom Kontos of Auto Auction Holdings
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners continue with Tom Kontos, who now is analytics advisor for Auto Auction Holdings. Convinced to come out of retirement and get back in the business last fall with the growing wholesale ... Listen Here
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 01:56 PM
Industry Elite: Mike Clark Jr. of C&C Cars
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Mike Clark Jr., operations manager of C& C Cars in Pinellas Park, Fla. Clark is a third-generation dealer and helps run the family business ... Listen Here
Friday, Mar. 20, 2026, 03:50 PM
DealerTrack Reveals Lineup of Best Practice Webinars This Month
Monday, Mar. 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack recently revealed the lineup for several educational Webinars to be held this month. These DealerTrack University Webinars focus on best practices in the areas of mobile, leasing and compliance, the company noted. The free Webinars ... [Read More]
Huntington Helps Dealer Partners by Supporting Columbus Auto Show
Monday, Mar. 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In an effort to support its dealers partners and drive more auto loans, Huntington Bank announced it will be the presenting sponsor of the 2012 Columbus Auto Show being held March 15–18 at the Greater Columbus Convention ... [Read More]
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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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Renovo Services Says Business Model Withstood Severe Weather
Monday, Mar. 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Renovo Services recently recapped how the company successfully implemented its business continuity plan as severe storms ripped through the Midwest and Southeast on March 4. Renovo chief operating officer Wes Goebel emphasized, "The recent storms in the southeastern United ... [Read More]
NADC Set for Annual Conference
Monday, Mar. 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The National Association of Dealer Counsel recently revealed the location for its 2012 Annual Member Conference. The spring event is scheduled for April 29–May 1 and will be held at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey ... [Read More]
Hanks Outlines Primeritus’ Plans
Friday, Mar. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLINTON, Miss. — With wholesale vehicle prices continuing to be strong and financial institutions ramping up recovery efforts to leverage this condition, Phil Hanks believes he and the rest of the team at Primeritus Financial Services are “catching the industry ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Opens Store in Chicago Metro Area
Friday, Mar. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OAK LAWN, Ill. — Chicago-area residents with less-than-perfect credit will now have another option for purchasing used cars. Buy-here, pay-here dealership group J.D. Byrider announced it is opening a new dealership in the Oak Lawn area at 9121 Cicero Ave. ... [Read More]
Dealers Can Turn to Alternative Credit Data to Improve BHPH Underwriting
Friday, Mar. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — At this time of the year, buy-here, pay-here dealers are very busy selling vehicles to customers during the tax refund season. However, they often face the dilemma of selling vehicles to customers who have large down payments (from the tax ... [Read More]
Ally Bank Tops List of Financial Services Companies Using Social Media
Friday, Mar. 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MIDVALE, Utah — Change Sciences Group recently recognized Ally Bank as a leader in financial services companies using social media. The accolade listed Ally first among 22 companies in a program that rated each organization's approach to the social media ... [Read More]
CPS Enjoys ‘Return to Profitability’
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — With a significant year-over-year turnaround in fourth-quarter net income and rises in both contracts purchased from dealers and net receivables, Consumer Portfolio Services declared that its fourth quarter "marks our return to profitability." In fact, the company's ... [Read More]
ABI: February Bankruptcy Filings Climb 19 Percent
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute spotted a 19-percent month-over-month rise in total filings in the United States. According to data provided by Epiq Systems, all bankruptcy filings in February totaled 104,418, up from the 87,981 filings in January. ... [Read More]
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