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Appetite for used commercial vehicles with Kathryn Schifferle of Work Truck Solutions
Work Truck Solutions founder Kathryn Schifferle appeared on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during Used Car Week 2025. Schifferle discussed key trends driving demand for used work trucks and vans with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby. The ... Listen Here
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What might be next for Amazon Autos
Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat with Fan Jin, global leader of Amazon Autos, during Used Car Week 2025. Their wide-ranging conversation about the past, present and future of the online platform and its involvement with automakers ... Listen Here
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Auto-finance leaders on growth, risk & recovery
It’s a question any business must answer, but it’s especially important in auto finance. How do you balance growth and risk? A trio of industry executives — Mike Goins of TD Bank, Jeff Marsh of Millennium Capital and Recovery and ... Listen Here
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GMAC to Trim Down U.S. Leases after $716 Mil Pre-Tax Impairment on Off-Leases
Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services reported a 2008 second quarter net loss of $2.5 billion, compared with net income of $293 million last year. This downswing was largely due to industry-wide declining residual values on its off-lease portfolios in North America. ... [Read More]
NABD Launches Jobs Board
Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers recently announced the launch of a new BHPH employment bulletin board on its Web site. Prospective employees can post their resumes for free, officials pointed out. Applicants can also request that ... [Read More]
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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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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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Special Finance Convention Details
Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — During the reception on Monday evening of the 2008 Special Finance Convention, which will be held in Dallas Aug. 17 to 19, an awards ceremony for the inaugural group of inductees into the Special Finance Hall of Fame ... [Read More]
Southern Auto Finance Co. Names Former Ford Credit Exec as President
Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Southern Auto Finance Co. announced late last week that its board of directors has named Brian Switalski as company president. In this role, he will be responsible for executing the Company's day-to-day business activities. Switalski, a seasoned ... [Read More]
Peak5 Announces New Senior VP of Ops
Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Peak5 recently announced the addition of a new senior vice president of operations. Taking on this role is Todd Klem. Klem has extensive experience managing call center and collection processes over the last 20 years. He most recently ... [Read More]
Westlake Financial Extends National Footprint, Realigns Origination Departments
Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services announced it has expanded into three additional states, including North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. With these three new states, Westlake said it will now originate auto loan contracts in 34 states throughout the United ... [Read More]
Subaru Dealers Gain New GAP Product for Customers
Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru and Subaru Motors Finance recently announced the launch of a new GAP product for franchised dealers. Subaru Equity Shield is a product designed to protect Subaru customers against unforeseen losses. It is distributed through Subaru ... [Read More]
Ford Credit Hit with Steep Charge on Lease-End Residuals
Thursday, Jul. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Credit completed its North America operating lease review over the second quarter and reported today that it is taking a hefty hit after discovering that lease-end residual values will likely be significantly lower than previously expected ... [Read More]
Toyota Financial Services Shuffles Management
Thursday, Jul. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Financial Services announced three major senior executive moves earlier this week, in additional to naming a new chief information officer. All changes are slated to take effect July 28. After nine years of leading the company's finance ... [Read More]
Former GMAC Counsel Joins Hudson Cook
Thursday, Jul. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Hudson Cook LLP recently announced the addition of Thomas Buiteweg as a partner at the firm's Ann Arbor, Mich., office. Buiteweg will focus his practice on federal and state consumer financial services laws, with particular emphasis on automotive financing. ... [Read More]
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