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The Spark Between EVs & CPO
Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026, 02:46 PM
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026, 10:53 AM
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Monday, Jun. 29, 2026, 03:44 PM
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

Comerica: Average New Vehicle More Expensive

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took 24.1 weeks of median family income in the third quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank. The latest reading is up one week from the second quarter, ... [Read More]

Good News from Subprime Lenders

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Bankruptcies are at a three-year high, jobless claims at a 14-year high and both are increasing. So, what are the subprime lenders doing to remain profitable? What can you do to guarantee the survival of these needed financing sources? And ... [Read More]

Subprime Pullback Means Big Business for BHPH Dealers

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Many subprime lenders are tightening their business and trimming back on dealer relationships, which is a boon to buy-here, pay-here dealers as many customers who normally went the more traditional finance route are now being pushed into these stores. ... [Read More]

Fitch Reports Outlook for Auto Lease-Backed Securitizations

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings recently completed a review of the rated portfolio for public and privately placed auto lease-backed securitizations, and while indicating that its outlook is negative due to the mounting losses on lease residuals, overall, it remains generally ... [Read More]

O’Neil: DealerTrack Continues to Face Serious Headwinds

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Reporting its third-quarter results, DealerTrack recently indicated that the tightened credit market has taken a toll, with the number of lender-to-dealer relationships down, along with fewer transactions processed via the platform. More specifically, the company said the ... [Read More]

Ford Credit Posts Net Income of $98 Million

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Credit's chief executive officer said he expects the market to remain "extraordinarily challenging." For the third quarter, the company reported net income of $95 million, down $239 million from earnings of $334 million a year earlier. ... [Read More]

UPDATED: Nissan Acceptance CEO Tapped as AFSA Chairman

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Steven Lambert, president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., will lead the American Financial Services Association as the group's 2008-2009 chairman. He was installed during AFSA's recent 92nd Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference in Dallas. ... [Read More]

FTC’s Delay of Red Flag Enforcement Does Not Apply to Many Dealers

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last month, the Federal Trade Commission announced a delay in its enforcement of the Red Flags Rules until May of next year. So, does this mean dealers have more time to prepare? In many cases, it does not. ... [Read More]

GMAC’s Auto Finance Unit Reports $294 Million 3Q Loss

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Reporting its preliminary third-quarter results, GMAC Financial Services indicated that its auto finance division experienced pressure from lower used-vehicle prices, in addition to weaker consumer and dealer credit performance, which contributed to a loss for the period. Overall, ... [Read More]

For First Time Since New Bankruptcy Law Monthly Filings Top 100,000

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Overall, U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings jumped 40 percent throughout the nation in October, compared to the same period a year ago, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute, which relies on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center. More ... [Read More]

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