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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

Car-Mart Shows Solid 2Q Results, but CEO Predicts Even More Potential for Growth

Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — In addition to announcing a new credit facility, America's Car-Mart revealed this week that second quarter net income, revenue and retail sales climbed thanks in large part to its customer base growing above 49,000 in the second quarter. ... [Read More]

ABA Rolls Out Financial Reform Tracking Site

Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since so much policy associated with financial reform has yet to be spelled out by federal regulators, the American Bankers Association recently launched a new online resource aimed at keeping members up to date. The association explained the ... [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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Subprime Approvals Continue to Creep Higher

Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Subprime new-loan approvals have now shown four months of increases, according to CNW Research. For October, 7.6 percent of subprime loan applications were approved, up from 6.9 percent in September and 5.7 percent in October 2009. "While still ... [Read More]

Ally Launches Wholesale Financing for Recreational Vehicles

Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial announced Tuesday that it is offering a national program for wholesale financing for RV dealer inventory, enhancing its preferred provider relationship with Thor Industries. Thor has about 1,200 dealers selling such brands as Airstream, Breckenridge, CrossRoads, Dutchmen, ... [Read More]

AFS Acceptance Renews Credit Line, Augments Dealer Financing

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — AFS Acceptance said recently that its line of credit with its senior lender has been renewed and bolstered. Additionally, the company said its dealer financing programs have been upgraded. Official said the new line of credit was ... [Read More]

Infiniti Returns to Winter Event Ad Campaign with Special Finance Offers, Lease Deals

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — On Wednesday, Infiniti announced the return of its Limited Engagement Winter Event, which features special leasing and financing offers. Infiniti is saying this event offers its best deals of the year. The campaign is supported by a new ... [Read More]

Top Auto Finance Execs to Lead Panel at AFSA Conference

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leading executives with four auto finance companies will come together during the American Financial Services Association's 15th Annual Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition early next year for a panel discussion that will delve into how these leaders and ... [Read More]

Comerica: Auto Affordability Improves a Bit

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.8 weeks of median family income in the third quarter of the year, reported Comerica Bank this week. The average cost of buying and financing a new car declined ... [Read More]

Daimler Financial Services Rebrands

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Daimler Financial Services announced this week that it officially changed its legal name. The company now will be known as Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA and will continue to serve as the captive finance unit for an array of ... [Read More]

CPS’ Year-Over-Year Losses Continue in 3Q, but Company Buying More Contracts

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — A significant drop in third-quarter total operating expenses wasn't enough to offset a sharp decline in revenue, sending Consumer Portfolio Services to another pretax and net loss. The company indicated this week its pretax loss for the third ... [Read More]
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