This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
TD Auto Finance Joins AFSA
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association recently announced that TD Auto Finance is its newest member. The company was formed when TD Bank Group purchased Chrysler Financial in April, combining its existing auto lending business with Chrysler Financial ... [Read More]
Fed Watches Non-Revolving Credit Jump Again
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the Federal Reserve didn't have any update on averages for new-vehicle loans by finance companies, officials noticed non-revolving credit increasing at a rate not seen since February. Looking at June data, the Fed discovered this credit ... [Read More]
CPS Buys Portfolio of Fireside Auto Receivables
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced Monday that it has entered into an agreement with Fireside Bank to purchase a $237 million portfolio of performing automobile receivables. Fireside Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Unitrin Inc. A subsidiary of ... [Read More]
GM Financial Reveals 2Q Net Income & Loan Originations Climb as Delinquent Receivables Dip
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — GM Financial watched both loan originations and net income rise and delinquent receivables fall during the second quarter. Officials revealed its second-quarter net income came in at $95.8 million, up from the year-ago figure of $85.5 ... [Read More]
CarHop Moves Kansas City Store to Newly Renovated Space
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — CarHop recently celebrated relocating its Kansas City, Mo., store to a newly renovated space. After moving into the fresh building on July 29, company officials note that the location at 1115 E. Bannister Road will expand CarHop's ... [Read More]
July Consumer Bankruptcies Continue Downward Trend
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July saw consumer bankruptcies fall substantially, continuing a downward trend in filings for the seventh straight month, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. The rate of consumer bankruptcies decreased 18 percent nationwide during this past month, noted the ... [Read More]
Prestige’s Seagrave Takes on New Position with AFS Acceptance
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After spending five years as senior vice president of loan originations at Prestige Financial in Salt Lake City, Scot Seagrave has a new position with a different company. Seagrave has been hired by AFS Acceptance, a ... [Read More]
Manheim: Wholesale Price Conditions Hit BHPH Dealers Hard & More Financing Trends Revealed
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — When Manheim considered the buy-here, pay-here market when compiling its annual Used Car Market Report — Mid-Year Edition, chief economist Tom Webb discovered these stores have been especially impacted by high wholesale prices. Webb insisted BHPH dealers have to ... [Read More]
Nicholas Financial: 1Q Net Earnings Soar Nearly 50 Percent
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nicholas Financial recently revealed its first quarter results, highlighting a set of substantial increases for both earnings and revenue. Net earnings for the three months came in at $5.303 million, marking a 48 percent increase from the ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance Reveals 2Q Earnings, Loan Performance
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Although its second-quarter net income slipped year-over-year, Credit Acceptance Corp., watched that financial reading climb when looking at its performance through the first six months of 2011. Credit Acceptance reported Monday that its second-quarter consolidated net income ... [Read More]
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