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How agentic AI is impacting collections
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, 02:21 PM
Agentic AI is among the slew of topics being bandied about this week at NADA Show 2026 in Las Vegas. The subject also was discussed during Used Car Week 2025 in the same city. Used Car Week Hall of Famer ... Listen Here
The real cost of inaction when it comes to transport fraud
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
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More dialogue about current complexities of fleet management with David Prusinski of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS)
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
A limited number of qualified maintenance technicians. A robust mix of gasoline-, diesel- and electric-fueled vehicles. There’s no shortage of challenges for fleet managers nowadays. To help wade through the environment with valuable perspectives, David Prusinski, who is CEO of ... Listen Here

DealerTrack to Host Another Free Compliance Webinar

Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack will be hosting a Webinar on Tuesday to discuss what the company highlighted as five critical compliance issues that can pose liability risks for dealers. The five points that are to be covered during the sessions ... [Read More]

Decreased Charge-offs, Strong Inventory Management Spark Car-Mart’s Revenue, Sales Performances

Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here auto group America's Car-Mart enjoyed strong revenue and retail sales improvements along with decreases in charge-offs during both its fiscal third quarter and nine-month time spans. In the third quarter that wrapped up Jan. 31, Car-Mart ... [Read More]

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The Dealer’s Guide to Smarter GPS Tracking

A Buyer’s Guide for Independent Dealer, BHPH, and Auto Finance Leaders Reducing Risk, Unlocking Opportunity Independent dealers and finance companies...
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Used Car Turn Vendor Management Checklist

Vehicles touch multiple vendors before they ever hit the lot, and when approvals, communication, and invoices are scattered, delays are...
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Experian: Subprime Auto Loans on Used Vehicles Grow

Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill — While most new-car loans fall into the prime credit category, an Experian Automotive executive recently pointed out that loans for subprime customers are still out there, particularly in the used-vehicle market. "While the lion's share of the new-car ... [Read More]

GMAC CFO Leaving for Private Equity Firm

Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — In a SEC filing this week, GMAC reported that chief financial officer Robert Hull has decided to leave the company at the end of March. GMAC said in the SEC filing it will conduct an internal and external search ... [Read More]

DRN Offers Financing for Recovery Agencies

Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Digital Recognition Network recently entered into a partnership with newly created DRN Financial in order to offer affordable financing terms to repossession-related companies that wish to acquire its license plate recognition technology. Officials believe that the new financing ... [Read More]

ABI: 2009 Bankruptcy Totals Rise Significantly

Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute recently shared data from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts that confirmed a sharp rise in total bankruptcy filings last year. The 2009 bankruptcy total jumped 32 percent over the figure recorded for ... [Read More]

Fitch: Seasonality Drives Up Prime Auto ABS Losses

Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings recently reported that seasonal weakness pushed up U.S. prime auto loan asset-backed securities' losses slightly higher in January, compared to prior months. However, the company did share some good news. Despite high unemployment and pressure on ... [Read More]

Fed: Average Interest on Auto Loans Crept Higher

Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After remaining low for much of 2009, the average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies crept up to 3.94 percent in January of this year, according to the Federal Reserve. This is the highest level ... [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz Financial Expands Mobile Platform

Thursday, Mar. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Thanks to a new offering from Mercedes-Benz Financial, its customers can now access personalized account management features using smartphones like BlackBerry, Droid and other mobile devices with Internet capability. This is an expansion of what the company ... [Read More]

Experian Reviews Auto Loan Trends, Including Top Lenders by Different Categories

Thursday, Mar. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — Due in large part to the troubled capital markets, Experian Automotive reported that captives lost a relatively large share of outstanding loan balances in the third quarter of last year, compared with the third quarter of 2008. In ... [Read More]

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