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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here

Ford Credit Back in the Black But Expects Second Half to Show Less Strength

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — In a positive turn of events, Ford Credit announced today that it has posted net income of $413 million for the second quarter, a significant improvement of $1.8 billion from a net loss of $1.4 billion last year. ... [Read More]

Infiniti Launches Special Summer Financing/Lease Rates

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Infiniti announced this week that it is now it is running special leasing and financing terms through Aug. 31. The automaker is offering zero percent financing on select 2009 models. Additionally, special lease rates are also available. For example, a lease on the 2009 ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

The ART of AI: A Dealership Guide to Deploying AI With Confidence

AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market

Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals

Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents

As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)

Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance

Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos

Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI

The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Prestige Financial Names Executive VP of Ops

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services recently named an executive vice president of operations. Promoted to this position is Rich Hyde. In this role, Hyde will oversee loan servicing, operations policy and client special situations for the Salt Lake City-based ... [Read More]

XpressCredit’s Web Site Gets a Makeover

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit announced the introduction of a redesigned Web site with a more streamlined navigation flow and more comprehensive information on the company's product offerings. In addition to an entirely new look, some features of the new site, which ... [Read More]

Spinella: Subprime Continues to Take it on the Chin

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Apparently, gaining approval on an average auto loan is easier today than it has been since October 2008; however, subprime approvals aren't so easy to obtain, according to Art Spinella, of CNW Research. Spinella explained that while subprime ... [Read More]

Credit Union Offers Special Summer Auto Loan Rates

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BURBANK, Calif. — Lockheed Federal Credit Union announced it has slashed summer rates on new and used car loans as a part of its Summer Loan Sale, which will run through Aug. 31. "Consumers can save a bundle with special new ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Provides $20 Million Revolving Credit to Tower Loan

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo Preferred Capital, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Co, announced it has recently added $20 million to Tower Loan of Mississippi and its affiliated consumer lending companies' existing credit  facility, bringing the total facility to ... [Read More]

New Product Introduced to Help Dealers Prescreen Floor Traffic, Prospects

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Iowa-based Dealer Marketing Services, the creators of ProMax Online, recently announced the introduction of a system that can help dealers to pre-qualify consumers for auto financing by simply entering the consumer's name and address into the Instant Screen ... [Read More]

Chase Maintains Lower Auto Originations

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Chase reported today that auto originations were down for the second quarter in both an annual comparison and a quarter-to-quarter review. Auto loan originations came in at $5.3 billion, down 5 percent from $5.6 billion in the first quarter ... [Read More]

NICB, Authorities Respond to Challenge of Consumers Fraudulently Reporting Vehicles Stolen to Avoid Payments

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES PLAINES, Ill. — According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a trend has been emerging as consumers struggle to pay their bills. Rather than walking away from vehicle payments that can no longer be afforded, apparently many consumers are reporting ... [Read More]
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