AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
UPDATED: Fed, Treasury Kick Off Process for First Round of TALF Funding
Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board officially announced the launch of the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility this morning, saying the program has the potential to generate up to $1 trillion of lending for businesses ... [Read More]
XpressCredit Reveals Partnership with USA Auto Loans
Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit announced its technology is now available to the USA Auto Loans network of dealers through a new partnership. USA Auto Loans specializes in connecting independent dealers with subprime and prime lenders, as well as other products that aid dealers. ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
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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National Creditors Connection Adds 3 New National Account Managers
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — National Creditors Connection Inc. recently added three new national account managers to bolster the company's operations in the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast regions of the nation. Katie Thibodeau, Ariel Lane and Keith Rowe will work to bring ... [Read More]
Auto Financial Group Launches Good News Campaign
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — There is finally some good news for dealerships and credit unions thanks to a new Auto Financial Group product that allows the companies to offer customers a new financing option which insures vehicle residual values. Auto Financial Group, an online ... [Read More]
Fitch Posts Negative Outlook for Auto Finance Industry; Looks at Specific Lenders
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — In its latest market analysis, Fitch Ratings shared its take on what 2009 will likely bring for auto finance metrics. Getting even more specific, Fitch took a close look at how some captive and non-companies are performing to ... [Read More]
CarBiz Gains New Credit Facility
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — CarBiz announced this week that it has successfully restructured its debt with a credit facility from Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana. DSC (of Indiana) purchased CarBiz's prior credit facility from SWC Services LLC, which is in bankruptcy in ... [Read More]
DealerTrack to Host Red Flags Webinar, Reports 4Q Results
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — In addition to reporting fourth quarter and full-year results, DealerTrack announced it is hosting a Webinar this Thursday to help lenders prepare for Red Flags regulations. Featured during this Webinar will be Randy Henrick, associate general counsel ... [Read More]
GMAC Dispels Rumors about Headquarter Move
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Late Friday, GMAC Financial issued a statement about its headquarters location indicating that it has no plans to change its current home base. More specifically, the company said, "During the first decade of our 90-year history, GMAC was ... [Read More]
Wolters Kluwer Adds New Feature to Help Lenders Track Legislation
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced that its CompliSource solution now includes new functionality to help finance companies and other lenders track pending legislation affecting the financial industry. More specifically, the new program has been added to CompliSource. CompliSource previously ... [Read More]
Prestige Financial Offers Dealers Help to Overcome Market Troubles
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — In the face of current market challenges, Prestige Financial said it has taken several bold steps to help its partner dealerships increase sales and profitability in the growing niche of pre-discharge bankruptcy financing. According to officials, a ... [Read More]
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