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SPONSORED EPISODE: Five questions to ask before choosing a transportation partner
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 09:15 PM
This sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast features two experts from Central Dispatch who offer valuable guidance for choosing a transportation partner. Shanna Wise, who oversees business strategy execution, and Blake Bentley, who leads enterprise client account success, take ... Listen Here
Inside Auto Auction M&A with Mach10 CEO George Pero
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 02:01 PM
The auto auction industry has seen a spike in M&A over the last three years, similar to the consolidation in auto retail that has been going on much longer. And our guest today has experience with both. George Pero is ... Listen Here
Insight into Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, 04:17 PM
While the year-over-year figure reflects broader market volatility, Matthew Babcock, who oversees digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, explained the strong quarter-over-quarter increase of the Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index signals market re-engagement. Babcock elaborated about ... Listen Here

More Captives, Banks Approving Credit-Challenged Customers

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — CNW Research discovered that both captives and major banks are tapping into pent-up demand of subprime new-vehicle buyers. Though Art Spinella, of CNW, explained that in comparison to levels prior to the recession, these approvals are still low, ... [Read More]

Prestige Financial Services, www.OnlineBKmanager.com Partner to Assist Subprime Focused Dealers

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services and www.OnlineBKmanager.com recently partnered to boost dealers' ability to efficiently deliver vehicles and supply financing for bankruptcy customers.  Through this alliance, Prestige Financial's dealer partners can receive a unique package discount on www.OnlineBKmanger.com ... [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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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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Fitch Sees U.S. Auto ABS Asset Performance as Stable Entering 2011

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings believes that since U.S. auto loan asset-backed securities posted steady results in December, the market is entering 2011 on firm footing. Fitch also contends delinquency and loss performance is currently within range of what it ... [Read More]

Fed: Average New-Car Interest Rates Finally Take Downward Turn

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve discovered December's average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies moved lower by the largest amount in six months. After climbing higher for five consecutive months, the December average ticked down to ... [Read More]

GM Financial Plans Nationwide Rollout of Leasing Program & Canadian Market Re-Entry

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO — After launching a successful prime leasing pilot in Ohio, GM Financial is looking to roll this offering out to the rest of the nation. Additionally, the company is eyeing a re-entry into the Canadian marketplace as well. Kyle ... [Read More]

Navy Federal Kicks Off Auto Buying Program

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
VIENNA, Va. — Navy Federal Credit Union announced the launch of its auto referral, which is designed to help connect vehicle shoppers with participating dealers. "The program offers members a VIP experience at participating dealerships with prearranged new- and used-vehicle pricing," ... [Read More]

Manheim: 2010 Consumer Credit Conditions Aided BHPH Market, More

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Findings contained within Manheim's annual Used Car Market Report insisted buy-here, pay-here dealer sales rebounded faster than the overall market last year. Why? Officials believe that although credit loosened in the subprime segment in 2010, BHPH dealerships often ... [Read More]

One of DealerTrack’s New Initiatives Allows Dealers to Pre-Qualify Consumers for Auto Loans

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO — At the National Automobile Dealers Association's Convention over the weekend DealerTrack unveiled several new initiatives, including a new tool within its CreditOnline solution for dealer websites that allows consumers to submit credit applications, giving dealers the opportunity to ... [Read More]

Experian Data Shows Ally Tops 2010 New-Vehicle Financing Volume

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Experian Automotive's AutoCount data revealed Ally Financial financed more consumer new-vehicle purchases in the U.S. than any other lender last year. All told in 2010, officials discovered Ally financed more than 803,000 new-vehicle purchases, resulting in nearly $23 ... [Read More]

SBA Relaunches Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Loan Program

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Small Business Administration officials announced at the National Automobile Dealers Association's convention this weekend that a pilot loan program aimed at increasing access to inventory financing for auto, boat, RV and other dealerships will be relaunched Wednesday. ... [Read More]
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