This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Compli Expands Platform to Include More Business Ops Features for Dealers
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — A possible solution to dealership quandaries when it comes to personnel decisions and business operations, Compli recently rolled out a series of new software features. The HR and compliance management software provider indicated background checks and drug ... [Read More]
Nicholas Financial Posts Record 3Q Revenue, Earnings
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — While Nicholas Financial disclosed earlier this month that the company could be sold, executives highlighted record net earnings and revenue figures for the third quarter. On Thursday, Nicholas Financial revealed net-earnings spikes of more than 50 percent ... [Read More]
Enterprise Taps DealerTrack for F&I Compliance Needs
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack and Enterprise Car Sales, a division of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, announced an agreement this week that means the used-car retailer will deploy the DealerTrack Compliance Solution in all of its more than 140 locations nationwide. Officials see the DealerTrack Compliance ... [Read More]
VantageScore Gets Upgrade to Better Help Lenders Gauge Consumer Scores
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
STAMFORD, Conn. — Used by top auto lenders to best gauge consumer credit conditions given the current economic environment, VantageScore Solutions recently revealed the latest version of its credit scoring model. VantageScore 2.0 came through a production process orchestrated by each of ... [Read More]
Lower Losses Are Leading Ford Credit to Close Nevada Collections Center
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — SubPrime Auto Finance News recently learned that Ford Credit it is slated to close its Henderson, Nev., collections office in late March. A Ford Credit spokeswoman told SubPrime the office will close March 31 and "about 200 employees ... [Read More]
Edmunds.com: APRs Fell to All-Time Low in December
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com recently discovered that lenders handed out the lowest-ever average annual percentage rates on their auto loans in December. Site analysts found the average auto loan carried an APR of 4.16 percent, down 0.33 points from November and 0.55 points ... [Read More]
Huntington Grows Auto Loans & Leases by $2.2 Billion Year-Over-Year
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a discussion of Huntington Bancshares fourth-quarter results, management revealed that average consumer loans climbed by $500 million, driven largely by a $400 million uptick in average auto loans and leases. Auto loans and leases are up 7 ... [Read More]
SFG Finance Announces 2012 Contest For Brokers
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Texas — SFG Finance — an active purchaser of auto finance receivables — revealed recently it has launched a contest for its brokers in an effort to ramp up funding and incentives. So, what’s the grand prize? SFG announced ... [Read More]
Declining Auto Loan Defaults Help S&P/Experian Index to Finish 2010 Lower
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Last year finished strong in regard to consumer credit defaults — especially auto loans — according to December data connected with the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. Produced by Standard & Poor's and Experian, the readings showed auto loans ... [Read More]
CarHop Broadens BHPH Footprint in Colorado
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
EDINA, Minn. — CarHop expanded its network of buy-here, pay-here dealerships this week by bringing aboard two rooftops in Colorado. Adding to its established presence in Lakewood, the company opened locations in Aurora and Colorado Springs. The new stores bring CarHop's ... [Read More]
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