McLEAN, Va. — Capital One's National Lending segment reported that economic deterioration ramped up in the first quarter, most particularly in the labor markets, hurting this division. However, interestingly enough, the officials said that their auto finance unit proved to be ... [Read More]

DALLAS — The American Recovery Association and Digital Recognition Network, which specializes in license plate recognition, announced this week that they have joined together for a three-year marketing and sales agreement. The agreement means ARA will utilize DRN's license plate recognition ... [Read More]

NEW YORK — Zoombak recently announced the launch of its new Customer Referral Program, which is designed to reward customers for word-of-mouth marketing and to drive sales of its GPS locator technology. The company will send $25 in cash to customers ... [Read More]

DETROIT — GMAC Financial Services announced the recipients of its biannual Community Leadership Award this week, which is created to recognize exemplary volunteerism and the charitable giving of its associates. The announcement of these recipients is in connection with National Volunteer ... [Read More]

MINNEAPOLIS — Late last week, U.S. Bank announced that it has created a new auto loan program that offers a half-percent rate reduction on loans new and used models certified by the EPA as environmentally friendly SmartWay vehicles. Officials boasted that their ... [Read More]

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW Group Financial Services recently announced that up2drive.com has been selected by Kelley Blue Book as its exclusive online lender for the kbb.com Web site. An automotive financing Web site that features convenient loan services, up2drive.com is ... [Read More]

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently released a plethora of news, including partnerships with Market Scan Information Systems, ProMax Online and new integration between XpressCredit and Automobile Consumer Services on its platform. The most recent news is the fact the company ... [Read More]

GREENVILLE, N.C. — On Monday, Regional Acceptance Corp. named its 2008 Collection Agency of the Year. Accepting this honor is accounts receivable management firm Central Credit Services. This is the fourth year Regional has handed out a Collection Agency of the ... [Read More]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Strategic Marketing recently announced it is now offering direct mail with a no-risk, money back guarantee. This program can give dealers assurance that their advertising funds will be protected and refunded by Strategic Marketing if a certain return ... [Read More]

SARASOTA, Fla. — CarBiz announced today that it has launched a new lease-here, pay-here Web site. CarBiz officials said they offer a variety of services to consumers and dealers from buying cars to providing financing and leasing, as well as operating ... [Read More]