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PODCAST: Industry Elite honoree Jennifer Turnage on why accurate financial information can make or break any business
Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026, 01:05 PM
Industry Elite honoree Mike Thomas of Resolvion on building his career — literally
Next up in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Mike Thomas, who is chief executive officer of Resolvion. Thomas shares memories with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Nick Zulovich about working in construction and ... Listen Here
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Industry Elite honoree Jennifer Turnage on why accurate financial information can make or break any business
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Jennifer Turnage, who is chief executive officer of Primeritus Financial Services. Turnage talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Nick Zulovich about the importance ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026, 05:01 PM
Industry Elite honoree Kelly Wyatt on 25-year career with GM Financial
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Kelly Wyatt, who is chief digital officer with GM Financial. Wyatt shares a conversation with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Nick Zulovich about being ... Listen Here
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Autobytel Collaborates with KBB to Offer Subprime Credit Financing
Thursday, Mar. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Autobytel and Kelley Blue Book extended their current relationship this week by expanding KBB's subprime auto finance offerings through Autobytel's website Car.com. The new agreement can allow Kbb.com site visitors with credit challenges and in need of ... [Read More]
GM Taps New CFO to Replace Liddell
Thursday, Mar. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — In a major leadership shift, General Motors revealed Thursday morning that vice chairman and chief financial officer Chris Liddell will step down from his post on April 1. The automaker also announced that replacing Liddell as CFO will ... [Read More]
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The Dealer’s Guide to Smarter GPS Tracking
A Buyer’s Guide for Independent Dealer, BHPH, and Auto Finance Leaders Reducing Risk, Unlocking Opportunity Independent dealers and finance companies...
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Used Car Turn Vendor Management Checklist
Vehicles touch multiple vendors before they ever hit the lot, and when approvals, communication, and invoices are scattered, delays are...
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The Work Number and DealerTrack Partner to Provide Employment and Income Verification
Thursday, Mar. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — DealerTrack formed a partnership this week to provide lenders access to The Work Number, an automated solution for employment and income verification from Equifax. Officials explained The Work Number will be integrated into the DealerTrack Digital Document Services ... [Read More]
Honda Kicks Off Special Incentives Campaign
Thursday, Mar. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — "The Really Big Thing" is special sales event now being offered via Honda dealers and includes low cost leases and incentives. For a limited time during "The Really Big Thing Honda Lease Sales Event," the automaker is offering ... [Read More]
ChannelNet Shares Growth Achievement
Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAUSALITO, Calif. — ChannelNet, a company that provides secure personal microsite solutions in the auto financing industry, revealed recently that it has rolled out more than 8 million sites incorporating its personalization and targeting capabilities. The debut personal microsite from ChannelNet — ... [Read More]
DBRS Details Reasons for Strong Auto ABS Market This Year
Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — DBRS recently reviewed last year's auto ABS performance and gave reasons why this year's used-vehicle market in particular should remain relatively strong. DBRS explained that auto ABS was the largest sector by securitization volume in 2010, although ... [Read More]
Car-Mart Opens 105th Dealership
Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — America's Car-Mart expanded its dealer network to 105 stores by opening its seventh rooftop in Alabama. The newest operation is located in Anniston, Ala. "We are pleased to announce the opening of our seventh location in Alabama. ... [Read More]
Proposed $100M Senior Secured Notes Offering Detailed by Credit Acceptance
Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently shared its plans for a $100 million offering of its 9.125-percent senior-secured notes due 2017. The company explained that: "The notes will constitute additional securities under an existing indenture pursuant to which the ... [Read More]
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]
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]
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