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
Top Auto Finance Execs to be Panelists for AFSA Webinar
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Top executives from Peak5, AmeriCredit, FirstCity and ConnectionInsights will be featured in an upcoming Webinar hosted by the American Financial Services Association called "Is Now the Time to Consider Outsourcing?" AFSA shared a bit of history about the ... [Read More]
Fed Reports Latest Auto Finance Statistics
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The average interest rate on a new-car loan at auto finance companies appears to be climbing, while maturity length is declining, according to the latest preliminary data from the Federal Reserve. More specifically, the Fed found that the ... [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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Fitch: ’08 Subprime Auto ABS Issuance Crashed; Floor Plan ABS Shut Out of Market
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — In its latest report, in addition to looking at the significant performance decline in the overall auto asset-backed securities market, Fitch Ratings said that auto-related ABS, including auto loans, lease/rental, floor plan, motorcycle and truck loans, showed a ... [Read More]
Comerica: Auto Affordability Erodes
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took even more weeks of income in the fourth quarter of 2008. In response, consumers are adjusting the types of vehicles they are looking for. More specifically, Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability index ... [Read More]
Exeter Finance Corp. Expands Use of Credit Processing Solution
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBIA, Md. — Credit Management Solutions, a leading provider of credit automation systems for all types of consumer lending, announced this week that Exeter Finance Corp. has expanded its use of the CMSI's Origenate credit processing system to support the growth ... [Read More]
Ohio Launches Auto Financing Program for Low-Income Individuals
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Development's Office of Community Services, along with the statewide organization Finance Fund, have introduced the "Cars for Jobs and Diplomas" program. This new initiative is an effort to provide affordable used-car financing and ... [Read More]
Former Head of Summit Acceptance Re-Enters Marketplace with New Subprime Lender
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CORNELIUS, N.C. — In an exclusive interview with SubPrime Auto Finance News, the former head of Summit Acceptance, which was ultimately sold to Capital One Auto Finance, announced he is re-entering the subprime business as the chief executive officer of a ... [Read More]
AppOne Launches New Platform for BHPH Dealers
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, announced yesterday that it has launched a new platform for buy-here, pay-here dealerships in conjunction with Global Debt Network's GDNAuto, which is an online marketplace where auto dealers, financial ... [Read More]
CBA Seeks New President
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — In a statement released this morning, the Consumer Bankers Association announced that it is seeking a new president. Why? According to the group: "On Jan. 7 the Consumer Bankers Association lost its leader of more that 21 years. ... [Read More]
MarkOne Names General Manager
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — MarkOne Financial's Board of Directors recently named a new general manager. Taking on the position is Joe Giliberto. Bruce Newmark, MarkOne's managing director, said, "Joe's deep and relevant experience, enthusiasm and leadership will make significant contributions to growth ... [Read More]
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