Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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Edmunds on why appeal of used EVs could surge as gas prices keep rising & affordability remains challenging
Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, 10:30 AM
PODCAST: Carleton’s Tim Yalich on how critical accurate payment information is to today’s car shoppers
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026, 10:57 AM
Already the top factor holding back dealership business, potential economic headwinds build
Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, 10:53 AM
Industry Elite: Sean Morgan of Westlake Financial
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Sean Morgan, who is executive vice president of finance and operations at Westlake Financial. Morgan talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby ... Listen Here
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 03:07 PM
Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Tom Kontos of Auto Auction Holdings
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners continue with Tom Kontos, who now is analytics advisor for Auto Auction Holdings. Convinced to come out of retirement and get back in the business last fall with the growing wholesale ... Listen Here
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 01:56 PM
Industry Elite: Mike Clark Jr. of C&C Cars
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Mike Clark Jr., operations manager of C& C Cars in Pinellas Park, Fla. Clark is a third-generation dealer and helps run the family business ... Listen Here
Friday, Mar. 20, 2026, 03:50 PM
J.D. Byrider to Add Three New Stores as Portfolio Performance Continues to Improve
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — More than halfway through 2009, J.D. Byrider said its portfolio is showing an improved performance over the same period of 2008. Moreover, the company announced it will open three new stores in the coming months, one company-owned location ... [Read More]
Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Set New Monthly Record
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Consumer bankruptcy filings for July came in at the highest monthly record since the new law went into effect back in October 2005, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. Based on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, ... [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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FTC Delays Red Flags Enforcement Yet Again
Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dealers received yet another reprieve from Red Flags enforcement this week when the FTC announced Wednesday that it will provide more time for small companies to review guidance and develop written identity theft programs. The new deadline is now ... [Read More]
Compli to Host Cash for Clunkers Webinar
Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — In addition to other news, Compli announced it will hold a CARS Webinar Aug. 4 featuring Rob Cohen, attorney and president of Auto Advisory Services. "Who should attend? Dealers, general managers, general sales managers, finance managers, CFOs, controllers, ... [Read More]
USAA Members Can Now Save Thousands on Mercedes-Benz Purchase
Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA , Calif., and SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Zag.com recently announced it has reached an agreement with Mercedes-Benz USA to offer additional savings of up to $5,000 off the price of new Mercedes-Benz car purchases to USAA Members. This is ... [Read More]
FinCo’s Buy-Here, Pay-There Program Now in 30 States
Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. — FinCo Management's BuyHere-PayTHERE program has now rolled out to 30 states, including Florida, Texas and California. Officials said BHPT is a complete system which allows auto and powersports dealers and dealer groups to approve and finance their ... [Read More]
MILES Site Gets New Look
Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dealers' Financial Services announced it recently revamped its MILES site to improve functionality for dealerships and active duty military customers. The site, www.usmiles.com, is now updated to help take the MILES Program "to the next level" with upgraded ... [Read More]
Toyota Rolls Out Special Lease Rates to Further Entice CARS Customers
Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — To better entice customers into dealerships and complement the recently launched CARS program, Toyota announced that consumers can obtain special lease options on vehicles that qualify for the CARS program. Regionally, consumers can apply their CARS rebates toward ... [Read More]
Capital One Auto Finance Grows 2Q Net Income, Further Reduces Originations
Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One Auto Finance has continued to reduce originations as the company responds to the turbulent economic environment. On the positive side, the business unit bolstered its net income from continuing operations. Originations came in at $1.342 billion ... [Read More]
Fed Launches New Survey to See How Recession Impacted Households
Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve Board announced Monday that it will soon begin a statistical study of household finances to update data collected at the outset of the economic downturn that began in late 2007. The 2009 Survey of Consumer ... [Read More]
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