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
Fitch Reveals Latest Outlook Status of Chrysler Financial & CarMax Securitizations
Tuesday, Jul. 5, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
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ABI: First Half of 2011 Sees Total Bankruptcies Drop Year-Over-Year
Tuesday, Jul. 5, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
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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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Russell 2000 Index Adds Nicholas Financial
Tuesday, Jul. 5, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Auto finance company Nicholas Financial recently announced it made it onto the Russell 2000 Index. It was added to the index — which measures the performance of the small-cap segment of U.S. equity — during Russel Investment's ... [Read More]
Equifax Spots Surge in Auto Loan Originations
Tuesday, Jul. 5, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — In an overall consumer credit environment billed by Equifax to be continually improving, first-quarter auto loan originations climbed double digits, with March being the strongest month in almost three years. More specifically, Equifax said that the total number ... [Read More]
NC Attorney: Are You Misleading Buyers with Unfair & Deceptive Trade Practices?
Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NASHVILLE, N.C. — The federal and state rules, regulations and statutes for operating as an independent automobile dealer are constantly evolving. The risk of not adapting your business practices to those changes exposes you to ever-increasing liability. Simply stated, there ... [Read More]
NAF Association Announces Availability of Annual Survey
Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — With data from additional participants revealing trends about funding availability and more, the National Automotive Finance Association recently announced its 2011 Below-Prime Automotive Financing Survey has been published. Officials highlighted the survey — conducted by outside consultant ... [Read More]
Federal Reserve System Taps New Inspector General
Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Effective July 25, a new inspector general of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection will take charge. Officials on Thursday appointed Mark Bialek, who will lead the ... [Read More]
CNW: Customers Continue to Appear Happier with Longer Contracts, Lower Payments
Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Instead of looking at the full contract and interest costs, many consumers appear more concerned with how a monthly vehicle payment will fit into their budget. While this has been something dealers and F&I professionals have seen for ... [Read More]
CarFinance Capital Takes Non-Prime Program to Another Major Market
Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Following a successful rollout in California last month, CarFinance Capital — a new, specialized provider of indirect non-prime auto financing for dealers — is now making its service-oriented program available in Texas. Led by an experienced team ... [Read More]
GrooveCar Leverages Participating Credit Unions & Dealers for Annual Sale
Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — GrooveCar — one of Long Island's largest dealer marketing products and indirect lender of auto loans — recently invited Long Island credit union members and the general public to take advantage of its annual vehicle sale, which ... [Read More]
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