AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
Read More
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
AOL Autos: Credit Unions Try Unique Ways to Re-enter Leasing Business
Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — AOL Autos recently took a look at how credit unions are coming back into the business of leasing vehicles. While the analysis concedes credit unions usually can't compete with heavily subsidized leases put out by automakers, some organizations are ... [Read More]
Friendly Finance, OnlineBKmanager.com Unite on Marketing Plan to Reach Bankrupt Buyers
Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BALTIMORE — Friendly Finance Corp. and OnlineBKmanager.com are teaming up for a marketing campaign aimed at registering more franchise and independent dealers that often cater to subprime customers who already have filed bankruptcy. Friendly Finance noted that it began work in ... [Read More]
Resource Hub
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
First Investors More than Quadruples Year-over-Year Originations
Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Sharing its first-quarter results, First Investors Financial Services announced a decrease in net income largely due to a decline in interest income that was the result of a drop in the average portfolio outstanding, in addition to lower revenues from ... [Read More]
Ally Bank Launches New Marketing Campaign
Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MIDVALE, Utah — Ally Bank kicked off a new marketing campaign this week that highlights its customers' strong satisfaction with the institution's services. In fact, the new campaign points to the institution's "open dialogue, cutting-edge products and customer-friendly services," according to ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance Announces Revolving Warehouse Facility Extension
Thursday, Sep. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance executives revealed recently an extension has been granted on their $75 million revolving secured warehouse facility. The company indicated the date on which the facility will cease to revolve was moved from Aug. 31, 2011 to ... [Read More]
AmeriCredit Reveals Another Securitization
Thursday, Sep. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORTH WORTH, Texas — On Wednesday, AmeriCredit announced the pricing of an $850 million offering of auto asset-backed securities through lead managers Barclays Capital, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities. Co-managers include Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and RBS. AmeriCredit plans ... [Read More]
Next Week’s DealerTrack Webinar to Discuss Next Wave of Financial Reform
Thursday, Sep. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — With the depth of more federal financial reform still unclear, DealerTrack is devoting part of its upcoming Webinar to discuss how new regulations might affect dealers. DealerTrack experts plan to examine the reform President Obama signed this summer ... [Read More]
Chevy Chase Bank Becomes Capital One Bank This Week
Thursday, Sep. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Chevy Chase Bank, which is the ninth-largest largest bank in the country based on deposits, is rebranding to Capital One Bank this week. With the largest network of branches and ATMs in the Washington, D.C., area, Capital One said it ... [Read More]
Westlake Financial Unveils Prime Program
Tuesday, Sep. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Based on extensive dealer customer feedback, Westlake Financial Services rolled out a prime lending program this week meant to augment its offerings that are mainly geared for buy-here, pay-here stores and subprime buyers. The newest offering, the Titanium Program, is ... [Read More]
Southern Calif. Auto Lender Gains Credit Facility from Wells Fargo
Tuesday, Sep. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo Preferred Capital recently provided a revolving credit facility to K STReet Finance, a indirect auto finance lender that serves dealerships in southern California. Officials said the total amount of the credit facility came in at ... [Read More]
X