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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

GM Financial Explores Offering Near-Prime, Subprime Leasing, Ramps Quarterly Originations Up to Almost $1B

Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — General Motors Financial/AmeriCredit announced latest financial results on Thursday, and in addition to revealing the company is looking to expand its prime lease program to near-prime and subprime customers, officials said quarterly loan originations are starting to ... [Read More]

Car-Mart Expands Dealer Network, Reveals Financial Gains

Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Along with opening the 104th rooftop in its network, America's Car-Mart posted a mix of quarter-over-quarter gains as well as improvements through nine months of its fiscal year in a variety of balance sheet segments, including net ... [Read More]

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Turning Dealer Group Data into Demand

Stop letting messy data hold your dealership back from its true earning potential. While many multi-roof dealer groups struggle to...
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Evaluating VPP Cancellation Systems: 7 Questions Every Lender Should Ask

Selecting the right VPP cancellation system is critical to maintaining compliance, maximizing recoveries, and improving operational efficiency. As regulatory requirements...
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Auto lenders spent on AI. Here’s what paid off.

A panel of auto-lending leaders — CEOs of subprime auto finance companies, VPs of Collections, CROs, indirect-lending executives at two...
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report

Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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Vehicle Acceptance Joins iMETRIK GPS Pay Share Program

Nick Zulovich
DALLAS and MONTREAL — Vehicle Acceptance Corp., a buy-here, pay-here dealership payment stream lender, recently expanded its relationship with iMETRIK Automotive Solutions by joining the company's recently launched Pay Share program.  Executives explained Pay Share can allow a dealer to ... [Read More]

CNW: Dealers Need to Be Aware of Online Vehicle Loan Appeal

Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore — CNW Research president Art Spinella believes that when it comes to online financing, "the jury is still out." Why? Spinella indicated dealers continue to hold the high ground when it comes to rates and ease of getting ... [Read More]

S&P/Experian Credit Default Indices Open 2011 Strong

Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Any way one could view the latest S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, the readings showed positive movements based on data through January of this year. Auto loans were among the types of credit contracts that made strong month-over-month ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Acquires Polk’s Price and Spec Business, Discusses 2010 Financials

Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Along with sharing how the company performed financially during the fourth quarter and all of last year, DealerTrack Holdings announced this week it has acquired one of the businesses previously owned by R.L. Polk & Co. ... [Read More]

ABI: Annual Bankruptcy Levels Finally Slow Down Growth Rate

Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For the first time in three years, total bankruptcy filings in the United States didn't climb by double digits year-over-year. The American Bankruptcy Institute reported this week that total 2010 bankruptcies increased 8 percent above the 2009 ... [Read More]

VW Credit Taps New Agency of Record to Support New Product Launches

Nick Zulovich
HERNDON, Va. — As Volkswagen Credit and Audi Financial Services prepare for the launch of the new VW Passat in August and Beetle in September, the captives have tapped a new agency of record to roll out a customer loyalty campaign ... [Read More]

Consumers Continue to Opt for Less Expensive Units, but Average APR Grows

Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle accounted for 23.2 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter, an improvement of 0.5 weeks, according to Comerica Bank. Consumers spent an average of $700 less, down 3 ... [Read More]

More Captives, Banks Approving Credit-Challenged Customers

Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — CNW Research discovered that both captives and major banks are tapping into pent-up demand of subprime new-vehicle buyers. Though Art Spinella, of CNW, explained that in comparison to levels prior to the recession, these approvals are still low, ... [Read More]

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