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SPONSORED EPISODE: Path to stable inventory & price transparency as potential car buyers see uncertain world
Monday, Apr. 6, 2026, 01:13 PM
James Virgoe, senior vice president and managing director of GWC Warranty, appeared on another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast at a time when domestic and foreign turbulences have added even more complexities to the car business. Virgoe ... Listen Here
Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Satyan Merchant of TransUnion
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 07:01 PM
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners wrap up with Satyan Merchant, who is senior vice president, automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion. Merchant recollected how his interest in data started when studying statistics on the back ... Listen Here
Top Reasons Dealers can benefit by attending the Used Car Summit
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 03:27 PM
On this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits has a conversation with Vanessa Rocha, VP, All-American Bonds and Insurance and a Board member with the Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association. Vanessa speaks to some of the big issues ... Listen Here

J.D. Power Says Dealer Satisfaction with Lenders Down Considerably

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — J.D. Power and Associates discovered that dealer satisfaction with lenders declined "considerably" from 2008 in all four segments reviewed in the Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study. The company found: Prime Retail Credit 2008: 835 2009: 789 (down 46 ... [Read More]

GMAC Officials Attribute Higher Auto Finance Results to Stronger U.S. Used-Vehicle Market, More

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — In a bit of positive news, GMAC reported today that its auto finance business reported a pre-tax income of $346 million, compared with a pre-tax loss of $709 million a year ago. "Results were driven primarily by improvement in ... [Read More]

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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

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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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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]

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]

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]

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