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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
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services Unveils Universal Vehicle Lease Agreements
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced this week it's now offering captive finance companies, lenders and dealerships universal closed-end vehicle lease agreements for all U.S. states. The company stated that these lease agreements can help ensure vehicle leases are in compliance with ... [Read More]
Fed: September Average New-Car Loan Interest Rate Approaches Year High
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — September's average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies climbed to the second-highest point of the year, according the latest report from the Federal Reserve. Officials calculated the September average was 4.35 percent. Not since February ... [Read More]
GM Financial’s 3Q Net Income, Originations Rise
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Along with announcing the pricing of an offering of automobile receivables-backed securities, General Motors Financial reported growth in both third quarter net income and originations. Earlier this week, executives from the company formerly known as AmeriCredit revealed that ... [Read More]
Exeter Secures Warehouse Line of Credit, Discusses Financial Strides
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — In addition to announcing a $150 million warehouse line of credit this week, Exeter Finance Corp. detailed the gains the company has recently made in its business operations. Discussing its new financing in more detail, Exeter entered into ... [Read More]
Fitch: 2009 U.S. Prime Auto ABS on Track for Lower Losses
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings predicted this week that 2009 U.S. prime auto ABS loans should post lower-than-expected losses. As a result, the firm believes lenders are positioning themselves for continued positive rating performance as the broader economy slowly improves. Through ... [Read More]
Innovative Funding Services Taps New Director of Operations
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — Innovative Funding Services responded to broadening expansion Tuesday by promoting one its executives to director of operations. Taking on the role at the financing company for lessors and fleet-management businesses is Robert Rohner. When IFS moved to its ... [Read More]
Ally Unveils Exchange Offer
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — On Monday, Ally Financial rolled out an exchange offer for its outstanding 8-percent Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2020. Back in March, the company had initially issued a principal amount of these old notes totaling $1.9 billion in two ... [Read More]
DealerTrack Shows Strong 3Q Gains
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — With revenue gains on both the transaction and subscription sides of the company's operations, DealerTrack saw its total revenue improve more than 7 percent during the third quarter. Moreover, it enjoyed GAAP net income of $1.2 ... [Read More]
ABI: October Filings Edge Higher From Previous Month
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANRIA, Va. — American Bankruptcy Institute officials determined this week that October filings represented a slight rise from the previous month, but a decline from the year-ago period. Relying on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, the institute reported U.S. ... [Read More]
Ally Points to Used-Vehicle Market as Growth Opportunity
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Revealing preliminary third-quarter results, Ally Financial said that for its auto finance business one of the areas it sees as a strong growth opportunity is the used-vehicle market. And the company has already been ramping up originations for ... [Read More]
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