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SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here

Car-Mart Shows Solid 2Q Results, but CEO Predicts Even More Potential for Growth

Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — In addition to announcing a new credit facility, America's Car-Mart revealed this week that second quarter net income, revenue and retail sales climbed thanks in large part to its customer base growing above 49,000 in the second quarter. ... [Read More]

ABA Rolls Out Financial Reform Tracking Site

Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since so much policy associated with financial reform has yet to be spelled out by federal regulators, the American Bankers Association recently launched a new online resource aimed at keeping members up to date. The association explained the ... [Read More]

Subprime Approvals Continue to Creep Higher

Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Subprime new-loan approvals have now shown four months of increases, according to CNW Research. For October, 7.6 percent of subprime loan applications were approved, up from 6.9 percent in September and 5.7 percent in October 2009. "While still ... [Read More]

Ally Launches Wholesale Financing for Recreational Vehicles

Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial announced Tuesday that it is offering a national program for wholesale financing for RV dealer inventory, enhancing its preferred provider relationship with Thor Industries. Thor has about 1,200 dealers selling such brands as Airstream, Breckenridge, CrossRoads, Dutchmen, ... [Read More]

AFS Acceptance Renews Credit Line, Augments Dealer Financing

Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — AFS Acceptance said recently that its line of credit with its senior lender has been renewed and bolstered. Additionally, the company said its dealer financing programs have been upgraded. Official said the new line of credit was ... [Read More]

Infiniti Returns to Winter Event Ad Campaign with Special Finance Offers, Lease Deals

Nick Zulovich
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — On Wednesday, Infiniti announced the return of its Limited Engagement Winter Event, which features special leasing and financing offers. Infiniti is saying this event offers its best deals of the year. The campaign is supported by a new ... [Read More]

Top Auto Finance Execs to Lead Panel at AFSA Conference

Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leading executives with four auto finance companies will come together during the American Financial Services Association's 15th Annual Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition early next year for a panel discussion that will delve into how these leaders and ... [Read More]

Comerica: Auto Affordability Improves a Bit

Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.8 weeks of median family income in the third quarter of the year, reported Comerica Bank this week. The average cost of buying and financing a new car declined ... [Read More]

Daimler Financial Services Rebrands

Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Daimler Financial Services announced this week that it officially changed its legal name. The company now will be known as Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA and will continue to serve as the captive finance unit for an array of ... [Read More]

CPS’ Year-Over-Year Losses Continue in 3Q, but Company Buying More Contracts

Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — A significant drop in third-quarter total operating expenses wasn't enough to offset a sharp decline in revenue, sending Consumer Portfolio Services to another pretax and net loss. The company indicated this week its pretax loss for the third ... [Read More]

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