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Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
KBB Taps BoA for Prime and Car.com for Subprime Auto Financing to Help Online Shoppers
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — In addition to revealing some auto financing trends, Kelley Blue Book announced it has teamed up with Bank of America and Autobytel's Car.com to provide shoppers with prime and non-prime finance options via Kbb.com. Thanks to the BoA ... [Read More]
FICO 8 Auto Score Gains More Lender Adoption
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — FICO insists more vehicle lenders are synchronously migrating to the FICO 8 Auto Score — with most companies set to complete the adoption process by May. Officials indicated a number of lenders have already migrated to the FICO ... [Read More]
AutoTrakk Subprime Lease System Receives U.S. Patent Recognition
Nick Zulovich
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. — AutoTrakk, a vehicle leasing company specializing in the subprime market, recently was granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Patent No. U.S. 7860764 B1 officially recognizes the AutoTrakk method and system for leasing vehicles ... [Read More]
CarHop Promotes $249 Down Payment Special
Nick Zulovich
EDINA, Minn. — CarHop, a buy-here, pay-here dealership group, is now advertising that its underwriters can get customers financed with as little as $249 down through the end of March. The company has stores in 11 states throughout the U.S., and ... [Read More]
FTC Launches Auto-Buying Roundtables as It Eyes Consumer Protection Under New Reform Legislation
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kicking off next month, the Federal Trade Commission will host roundtable discussions with dealers, financial experts and the public to explore consumer protection issues related to the sale, financing and leasing of light vehicles. Basically, federal officials ... [Read More]
Autobytel Collaborates with KBB to Offer Subprime Credit Financing
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Autobytel and Kelley Blue Book extended their current relationship this week by expanding KBB's subprime auto finance offerings through Autobytel's website Car.com. The new agreement can allow Kbb.com site visitors with credit challenges and in need of ... [Read More]
GM Taps New CFO to Replace Liddell
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — In a major leadership shift, General Motors revealed Thursday morning that vice chairman and chief financial officer Chris Liddell will step down from his post on April 1. The automaker also announced that replacing Liddell as CFO will ... [Read More]
The Work Number and DealerTrack Partner to Provide Employment and Income Verification
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — DealerTrack formed a partnership this week to provide lenders access to The Work Number, an automated solution for employment and income verification from Equifax. Officials explained The Work Number will be integrated into the DealerTrack Digital Document Services ... [Read More]
Honda Kicks Off Special Incentives Campaign
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — "The Really Big Thing" is special sales event now being offered via Honda dealers and includes low cost leases and incentives. For a limited time during "The Really Big Thing Honda Lease Sales Event," the automaker is offering ... [Read More]
Car-Mart Opens 105th Dealership
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — America's Car-Mart expanded its dealer network to 105 stores by opening its seventh rooftop in Alabama. The newest operation is located in Anniston, Ala. "We are pleased to announce the opening of our seventh location in Alabama. ... [Read More]
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