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Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: From Acquisition to Sale — Winning Used Car Tactics from Autotrader and vAuto experts
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 05:28 PM
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Bill Zadeits joins with Elizabeth Stegall of Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and ICO, and Bethany Johnson from vAuto to preview their Used Car Week workshop. Listen now and you’ll get ... Listen Here

Huntington’s 2Q Auto Loan Portfolio Jumps by Double Digits Year-Over-Year

Thursday, Jul. 21, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Huntington Bancshares watched its second-quarter net income shoot up 15 percent from the first quarter of the year, officials explained Thursday how their auto loan portfolio significantly aided that progress. Huntington determined its average auto loan ... [Read More]

LEAP Auto Loans Gains New Director of Business Development

Thursday, Jul. 21, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — LEAP Auto Loans, an auto leasing company serving consumers who have difficulty obtaining credit, named a new director of business development for the consumer channel this week. Tapped for role is Kyle Kolsky, who is being charged with ... [Read More]

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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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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner

In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Jensen: Chase Custom Finance Adds Dealers While Growing Originations and Local Offices

Thursday, Jul. 21, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — In a special interview with Chase Custom Finance executive Bill Jensen, SubPrime Auto Finance News learned that his company actually grew market share during the downturn while other lenders were pulling back. "Throughout the financial crisis, Chase ... [Read More]

ProconGPS Acquires Vehicle Repossession Patents from CalAmp

Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — ProconGPS, a mobile resource management solutions company, recently announced it has bought the patents governing repossessions in the vehicle finance industry from CalAmp Corp. The intellectual property covers methods and systems that utilize GPS technology, cellular networks ... [Read More]

Sunwest Funds $4.5 Million in Subprime Lender Rediscount Credit Lines

Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Sunwest Bank funded $4.5 million in credit lines for subprime auto finance companies in June,  its senior vice president of commercial lending reported to SubPrime Auto Finance News. "We funded one for $2 million and another for $2.5 ... [Read More]

First Investors Posts Record 4Q & Fiscal Year Earnings

Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — With new origination volume soaring, First Investors Financial Services Group finished its 2011 fiscal year on a record-setting note, watching net income climb to the highest point in company history. Officials recently calculated their net earnings came in ... [Read More]

NCM Plans Free Webinar to Outline Key Principles for BHPH Success

Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Whether it's a well-established buy-here, pay-here dealership or a franchise lot looking to venture into the BHPH market, NCM Associates is planning a free Webinar to benefit all managers and salespeople. The upcoming 60-minute session with ... [Read More]

Prestige Establishes $150M Funding Facility with Wells Fargo Securities

Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services recently announced it has established a $150 million funding facility with Wells Fargo Securities.  The company noted that the new arrangement is similar to a secured revolving line of credit and also “provides ... [Read More]

NAC Unveils Newest Dealer Contracting System with Integrated Rating Tools

Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — NAC, which orchestrates sales and administration of vehicle service contract products and services, recently launched ExpressLane 2.0 — the company's next generation online dealer contracting system. Officials explained ExpressLane was designed to address the efficiency gaps and ... [Read More]

GWC Warranty & Southern Auto Finance Align to Push Vehicle Service Contracts, GAP Program

Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — GWC Warranty Corp. and Southern Auto Finance Co. formed a vehicle service contract strategic alliance this week. The companies indicated the alliance means SAFCo now offers through its dealers the GWC vehicle service contract and GAP program. ... [Read More]
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