SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive reviewed first-quarter data regarding open auto loans and found the better the credit standing, the more growth there has been as compared to the first quarter of 2009. In fact, Experian indicated the only growth came ... [Read More]

HOUSTON, Texas — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers recently announced that it will hold its Fourth Annual Underwriting & Collections Conference at a new venue in Dallas on Nov. 7-9, 2010. More than 500 people are expected to attend this ... [Read More]

DETROIT — Chevrolet and USAA, a financial services provider for the military community, recently tabulated the discount total toward vehicle purchases they provided to troops and their families in 2009. All together, these companies distributed more than 21,000 discounts, compiling a ... [Read More]

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — TSi Auto Solutions, a business management solutions provider to automakers, dealer groups and others, this week announced an acquisition the company believes should increase its customer base by 30 percent. Executives revealed they have secured AutoSoft, a ... [Read More]

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — In addition to announcing a new dealership in Tennessee, America's Car-Mart recently shared fourth quarter and fiscal full-year results. In some positive news, net income, revenue and sales are all up over the prior year, which has led ... [Read More]

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. announced Wednesday that it has extended the maturity of its credit facility with a commercial bank syndicate from June 23, 2011, to June 22, 2012. The amount of the facility remains unchanged at $150 million. ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Continuing the downward push seen throughout the quarter, the Federal Reserve indicated the average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies slipped again in April. Federal officials pinpointed the average at 4.13 percent. The April rate ... [Read More]

DETROIT — GMAC recently revealed the 14 states where consumer financing for recreational vehicles made by Thor Industries now is available. The initial roll out includes such states as Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, ... [Read More]

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Hertz announced Monday that it has teamed up with Chase Auto Finance to offer its Hertz Rent2Buy customers financing options. Hertz Rent2Buy is the company's online car sales program that gives customers the option of taking a vehicle ... [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — The deadline to nominate top subprime movers and shakers for special coverage in the July/August edition of SubPrime Auto Finance News is Thursday. Nominations can include auto finance executives and those with non-prime companies, in addition to special ... [Read More]