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
Ally Points to Used-Vehicle Market as Growth Opportunity
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Revealing preliminary third-quarter results, Ally Financial said that for its auto finance business one of the areas it sees as a strong growth opportunity is the used-vehicle market. And the company has already been ramping up originations for ... [Read More]
Huntington Expands Into Five New England States
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Huntington announced Wednesday that it is expanding its auto dealer financing business into five additional states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Nick Stanutz, Huntington's senior executive vice president and head of the auto finance and dealer ... [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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Exeter Finance Partners with Open Dealer Exchange
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TROY, Mich. — Open Dealer Exchange announced Monday that it now has an agreement with Exeter Finance Corp. for credit application integration directly within the dealership management system. Open Dealer Exchange is designed to streamline the sales process by securely embedding financial ... [Read More]
Nicholas Financial Reports Record 2Q Earnings, Revenue
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A double-digit jump in revenue pushed Nicholas Financial to record net earnings during its most recent quarter as well as impressive gains for the first six months of its fiscal year. Company executives recently shared that their net ... [Read More]
MVTRAC Brings Santander Consumer USA into Recovery Network
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PALATINE, Ill. — This week, Santander Consumer USA joined MVTRAC's network of automotive lenders. The new relationship means as an indirect/direct lender and portfolio purchaser with more than 12,000 dealership relationships nationwide, Santander brings thousands of VINs and an ongoing daily supply ... [Read More]
CU Xpress Says It’s Seeing Record Auto Lease Pace for 3rd and 4th Quarters
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — CU Xpress Lease, a leading credit union lease provider, says it is witnessing a record-setting pace is auto leasing activity, with September up 100 percent year-over-year. The company went on to say it processed more than 1,500 lease applications for October. ... [Read More]
General Motors Financial Sends Out Convertible Notes Notices
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — General Motors Financial, formerly AmeriCredit, announced last week it created a fundamental change company notice and a notice of conversion procedure. Management said these documents were mailed to the holders of notes issued pursuant to the indenture ... [Read More]
Huntington Posts Strong 3Q Auto Loan Gains
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In what the top executive called a "bright spot," Huntington Bancshares enjoyed healthy, double-digit gains in average automobile loans and leases when looking at both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year comparisons. When first comparing the third quarter with the second ... [Read More]
New USAA Ad Campaign Aims to Connect with Current, Former Troops
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN ANTONIO — To let current and former military members and their families know about the various services it offers — which includes auto loans and car-buying services, just to name a few — USAA said Wednesday that it is rolling out a ... [Read More]
New AFSA Chair Takes Office
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association has officially brought in its new chair for the 2010-2011 term. Inaugurated into the position was Mary McDowell, who is president the chief executive officer of CitiFinancial North America. McDowell's installation was ... [Read More]
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