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
S&P/Experian Index Shows More Improvement in Auto Loan Defaults
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — While Standard & Poor's and Experian noticed defaults rising for first and second mortgages, officials spotted continued positive gains for auto loans. Based on data through November 2010, the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices showed auto-loan defaults dropped ... [Read More]
CPS Finalizes Two Financing Deals
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services revealed just before 2010 wrapped up that it closed a follow-on senior secured financing with an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. Executives said CPS received $20 million in incremental debt capital. They also indicated ... [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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Car-Mart Opens Two Additional Stores
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — America's Car-Mart announced Monday it has opened two new dealerships located in Tullahoma, Tenn., and Winchester, Ky. "We are pleased to announced the opening of our third location in Tennessee and our ninth location in Kentucky," said William ... [Read More]
TransUnion Reports a 10-Percent Seasonal Jump in Auto Loan Delinquencies
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — In its quarterly analysis, TransUnion discovered that the 60-day national auto loan delinquency rate climbed 9.4 percent from the second to third quarter, largely due to seasonal shifts. The delinquency rate came in at 0.58 percent, which on the ... [Read More]
Happy Holidays from SubPrime Auto Finance News
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — After today's e-newsletter, SubPrime Auto Finance News will be going dark until the new year to give the staff time to celebrate the holidays with our families. SubPrime News Update will pick back up Tuesday, Jan. 4. After ... [Read More]
CoreLogic Credco Now Provides Free Risk-Based Credit Score Disclosure
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA ANA, Calif. — CoreLogic Credco announced this week that it is now providing the credit score disclosure exception to the risk-based pricing notice free of charge to all participating auto, RV and marine dealers automatically with every credit report ordered. ... [Read More]
DealerTrack Helps Dealers Prepare for Risk-Based Pricing Compliance
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — This week, DealerTrack launched free additions to its performance suite meant to enable dealers to comply with the Federal Trade Commission's new risk-based pricing rule, which goes into effect on Jan. 1. Company officials said the enhancements ... [Read More]
GM Financial Unveils Strategic & Operational Overview
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — In its Strategic and Operational Overview released this month, GM Financial revealed its near-term initiatives include continuing to grow its core subprime business, as well as expanding its product line for General Motors dealers, such as ... [Read More]
Finance Express, Tidewater Motor Credit Partner
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Executives from Finance Express and Tidewater Motor Credit recently finalized a partnership to broaden the indirect subprime automotive finance company's Web-based services and technology for independent dealerships. "The relationship with Finance Express aligns with TMC's vision ... [Read More]
CNW: Subprime Approvals Continue Growth, Bolstering Overall Sales Totals
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — As time passes, more and more consumers with lower credit ratings are finding they can get approval to purchase vehicles, which is helping to bolster the overall sales totals, CNW Research recently revealed. In fact, Art Spinella, president ... [Read More]
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