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
Experian Unveils AutoCheck Mobile for Consumer
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Already utilized by dealers, Experian Automotive on Tuesday launched AutoCheck Mobile for Consumer. Available through both Android and iPhone devices, Experian highlighted the new application can provide used-vehicle buyers with access to AutoCheck vehicle history reports. Officials ... [Read More]
NAC Rolls out 24-Hour Online Claims Submission Service
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — This week, vehicle service contract provider NAC announced an expansion of its online technology platform to now include a new 24-hour online claims submission service. Designed to address the efficiency gaps and time-of-day restrictions vehicle dealership service ... [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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PayNearMe Gives BHPH Customers New Payment Locations
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — In an effort to make the customer payment process easier and more convenient for buy-here, pay-here dealers, as well as their clients, cash transaction network PayNearMe recently revealed its new product called PayNearMe Auto. This offering ... [Read More]
AutoNation Announces New $1.7 Billion Credit Agreement
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — AutoNation announced Wednesday it has entered into a new unsecured credit agreement with a $500 million term loan facility and a $1.2 billion revolving credit facility. The company explained the new credit agreement contains an accordion ... [Read More]
Bank of America, DataScan Field Services Partner on New Buying Website
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Bank of America and DataScan Field Services joined forces Thursday to roll out a website designed for used-vehicle buyers to complete their transactions in one place. The two companies launched PRNDL.com — pronounced prindle — a name ... [Read More]
Huntington Bank Set to Showcase Loan Packages During 2012 Indy Auto Show
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — While serving as an event sponsor, Huntington Bank will be looking to drum up some auto loan business during the upcoming 2012 Indy Auto Show. Huntington indicated earlier this week that it plans to have bankers available ... [Read More]
November Bankruptcy Filings Show Double-Digit Drop from Last Year
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Showing a double-digit drop, November U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings fell by 12 percent year-over-year, coming in at 100,980 nationwide, according to the latest study from the American Bankruptcy Institute. November’s rate represents a significant drop from the ... [Read More]
VINtek Manages Second Lien Filings on Upwards of 70,000 Trucks
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — Auto finance solutions company VINtek recently announced it has completed second lien filings on a fleet of more than 70,000 trucks, using its VINtekTIME technology — a platform that processes paper and paperless titles, or electron lien and ... [Read More]
Franchised Activity Pushes BHPH Market Share
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Buy-here, pay-here penetration in used-vehicle financing continues to be on the rise, according to third-quarter data assembled by Experian Automotive. Experian discovered the BHPH market share climbed 10.5 percent year-over-year to 14.26 percent of all used-vehicle financing ... [Read More]
DEALERsure Availability Expands into 43 States
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Five Star Specialty Programs, a division of Crump Insurance Services and part of Crump Group, revealed today that coverage for its dealers insurance program now encompasses 43 states. The seven states excluded from DEALERsure are Alaska, Connecticut, ... [Read More]
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