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
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]
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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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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]
Saab Taps Ally Financial for Vehicle Service, Maintenance Products
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial announced it has been selected as the recommended provider of F&I products and services for U.S. Saab dealerships. Ally Financial will offer its Repair Advantage line of vehicle service and maintenance contracts to customers via Saab dealers, ... [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]
More Than 500 Turn Out for NABD Underwriting and Collections Conference
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — More than 500 attendees from throughout the nation and Canada gathered for the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers Underwriting and Collection Conference held in Dallas. Ken Shilson, CPA and conference chairman, stressed that this was the largest underwriting ... [Read More]
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