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
CFPB Assistant Director Tapped as Keynote Speaker for NAF Association Conference
Monday, Mar. 7, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The keynote speaker set to present at the National Automotive Finance Association’s 16th annual conference this spring was revealed this week. And this speaker could potentially be answering many dealer and industry concerns regarding the new Consumer ... [Read More]
Sale of Ally Trusted Preferred Securities Likely to Result in $2.7B for Treasury
Thursday, Mar. 3, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
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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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TransUnion: Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Remain Nearly Flat to Close 2010
Thursday, Mar. 3, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Along with sharing its analysis of 60-day delinquency rates and regional trends that unfolded as 2010 closed, TransUnion also discussed what it believes could happen this year. TransUnion determined the national 60-day auto delinquency rate — the ratio ... [Read More]
ABI: 2011 Begins with Double-Digit Filing Rise
Thursday, Mar. 3, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Consumer bankruptcy filings have started on an upward trend this year, climbing by double digits month-over-month. The American Bankruptcy Institute revealed that February's total reached 102,686 filings, up from the 92,669 consumer filings recorded in January. The ... [Read More]
Independent Dealers Gain Access to More Lenders Through Expanded Wolters Kluwer, RouteOne Relationship
Thursday, Mar. 3, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services said Wednesday that its relationship with RouteOne has been broadened, meaning that Wolters Kluwer's AppOne platform can now help independent dealers access a broader spectrum of lenders. As most likely know, AppOne is designed ... [Read More]
Experian: Delinquency Improvements Encourage Lenders to Serve More Non-Prime Customers
Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Payments flowing into all segments of auto lenders improved as 2010 came to an end. Experian Automotive's quarterly analysis of the vehicle credit industry revealed 30- and 60-day loan delinquencies exhibited sharp declines. During the fourth quarter, ... [Read More]
Ally Reveals Treasury Appointee to Board of Directors
Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial announced this week a new member of its board of directors has been selected by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Coming on board effective immediately is John Durrett, 62, who currently serves as a strategic ... [Read More]
Huntington Touts Lending Level through SBA
Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Midwestern dealers might want to consider Huntington if they are looking to secure financing through the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Loan Program launched again last month by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Huntington officials declared Tuesday they ... [Read More]
NABD Unveils Skips to Cash Recovery Program
Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON , Texas — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers announced the introduction of a new technology program called Skips to Cash. It's designed to help BHPH operators nationwide in locating, recovering and liquidating bad debt skips. The Skips to ... [Read More]
LeaseTrader.com Sees Credit App Approvals Increase
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MIAMI, Fla. — For the first time since the recession began, LeaseTrader.com reported that it saw the rate of credit application approvals increase for first-time customers during the final quarter of the year. Credit application approvals grew by 4.5 percent since ... [Read More]
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