Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Fed: Average Auto APR Springs Back, LTV Drops
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After the average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies dropped significantly to 3.28 percent in July, this measurement bounced back to 5.11 percent in August, according to the latest statistics released by the Federal Reserve ... [Read More]
Universal Special Auto Finance Joins AFSA
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — The American Financial Services Association recently welcomed among its nationwide membership Universal Special Auto Finance and apparently wasted no time in tapping Universal's chief executive officer John Scordo to serve on its Vehicle Finance Advisory Board. "AFSA ... [Read More]
Resource Hub
Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth
Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI
The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!
How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders
Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist
Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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MenuVantage Now Offers Red Flags Help for Dealers
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — MenuVantage announced it has incorporated a no-cost Red Flags Rule compliance solution that is seamlessly integrated into its menu-selling software and embedded into the sales process. MenuVantage's Red Flags Rule solution is an automated compliance solution that can help ... [Read More]
September Filings Up Over Last Year But Show Improvement from August
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va.— While U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings for September came in at double digits higher than the same period of last year, filings were down 8 percent from August. More specifically, filings increased 28.6 percent nationwide over a year ago, ... [Read More]
J.D. Power Ranks Lenders by Dealer Satisfaction in Various Categories
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — What is the best way to drive lender success in these troubled times? According to J.D. Power and Associates it boils down to just one thing — dealer relationship. Releasing its J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Dealer Financing Satisfaction ... [Read More]
AmeriCredit Announces Securitization
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Despite a tough securitization market, AmeriCredit announced this morning that it priced a $500 million offering of primarily subprime auto receivables-backed securities under its AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust platform. The pricing took place on Monday, officials noted, ... [Read More]
ABA: Direct, Indirect Auto Loan Delinquencies Drop
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an interesting twist, the American Bankers Association recently reported that delinquencies on indirect and direct auto loans have declined. According to the ABA's Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin, indirect auto loan delinquencies fell from 3.09 percent to 3.07 ... [Read More]
CPS Completes Whole Loan Sale
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced this morning that it completed a structured whole loan sale last Friday, moving $198.7 million of auto purchase receivables. In the transaction, an affiliate of Citigroup purchased 95 percent of structured notes backed by ... [Read More]
Fitch: Prime Auto ABS Show Record Annualized Net Losses
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings announced this week that annualized net losses on prime auto loan asset-backed securities in August came in at a record level. More specifically, U.S. prime auto loan ABS hit a record high of 1.73 percent in ... [Read More]
Judge Issues Further Decisions on Legal Dispute between DealerTrack, RouteOne and Finance Express
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — In response to the latest decisions on Tuesday by Judge Andrew Guilford, of the U.S. District Court of California, DealerTrack, RouteOne and Finance Express all issued victory statements regarding the ongoing legal battle revolving around three patents. ... [Read More]
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