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Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here
Talking about the car business in the US & Canada with Peter Smith of the Lion Partnership
Monday, Apr. 13, 2026, 03:50 PM
As Cherokee Media Group was getting ready to host the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami, Peter Smith of the Lion Partnership spent some time with Nick Zulovich for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Smith recapped some of ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions reviews Q1, pinpoints signals of loan health
Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026, 07:55 PM
John Elias and Peter Krall of Allied Solutions returned for another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias and Krall recapped some of the most notable developments in auto finance from the first quarter of 2026. The Allied ... Listen Here

CNW: 2010 Subprime Auto Loans Reach $8.99 Billion

Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — As the capital markets collapsed, largely due to subprime mortgages, this caused the auto loan subprime market to crash. Subprime auto loans fell to $12.5 billion in 2008 and dropped again to $8.3 billion in 2009, according to ... [Read More]

GrooveCar Offers Online Coupon to Spur N.Y. Car Sales

Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — GrooveCar rolled out a 90-day incentive earlier this month that is designed to help foster used- and new-vehicle sales in the New York metropolitan area. Basically, credit union members in this market can use the $500 online coupon from ... [Read More]

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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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NABD to Feature BHPH Dealer Training Academy Just Prior to Annual Conference

Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers announced it will host a two-day dealer training academy just prior to its annual conference. The academy will be held at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on May 16-17, ... [Read More]

ABA: Q3 Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise, But Future Looks Promising

Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stalled job growth during the third quarter of last year stifled consumer credit delinquency rate improvement that came in previous quarters, progress that included auto loans. According to American Bankers Association's Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin, direct auto loan ... [Read More]

CAR Financial Expands Midwest Operations

Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — CAR Financial Services, a provider of capital and cash-flow solutions to buy-here, pay-here dealers, is broadening its Midwest presence. With plans to open an office in Kansas City, Mo., the company already has added Bob Coon as a territory ... [Read More]

Nicholas Financial Weighs Selling Company, Other Strategic Alternatives

Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — After receiving interest from a third party about potentially acquiring the company, Nicholas Financial announced this week that its board of directors has retained advisors to help evaluate potential strategic alternatives. These alternatives include the possible sale of the ... [Read More]

RoadLoans.com Launches Car Financing App for iPhone

Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Santander Consumer USA, owner of the RoadLoans.com brand, announced this week it has released an iPhone application for consumers shopping for vehicles. The new app is available for free for download from iTunes or RoadLoans.com. The iPhone Car Loan ... [Read More]

Westlake Expects Auction Prices on Older Models to Remain Strong

Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Bill Walters, vice president of remarketing at Westlake Financial Services, recently summed up some of the trends his company has been witnessing in the market. While the industry as a whole has been seeing higher prices in the ... [Read More]

Exeter Adds Chief Marketing Officer

Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — Exeter Finance Corp. announced this week that it has appointed an industry veteran to serve as its executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Taking on this position is Elizabeth Webb. She will oversee new business development, brand ... [Read More]

Fed: Average New-Car Interest Rate Average Moves Higher Still

Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The upward march by the average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies reached five months in a row in November, according to the Federal Reserve. Officials indicated the November average crept up to 4.63 percent ... [Read More]

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