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GDEXAuto Prepares to Go Live to Help Both Dealers and Financial Institutions
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALAMO, Calif. — Global Debt Exchange Automotive is preparing to go live in early January of next year. What exactly does the site do? Well, it was created to offer a new marketplace where independent and buy-here, pay-here dealers can go ... [Read More]
CNW Reveals the Largest Percentage of Used Shoppers Turn to Older Units
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — The latest data from CNW Research indicates that 67.6 percent of used shoppers are looking to purchase units five years old or older. Overall, the largest percentage of used shoppers is honing in on the eight- to 12-year-old category ... [Read More]
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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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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology
Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
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DealerTrack Hits 450 Finance Sources
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced Monday that the number of active financing sources connected to its network has reached 450. In addition to the 450 financing sources on the DealerTrack network, the company indicated that about 90 percent of franchised ... [Read More]
CBA Schedules Auto Finance Conference
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association will host its 2008 National Automobile Finance Conference & Tradeshow March 30 to April 1 at the Hilton San Francisco in California. "For over 20 years CBA's automobile finance conference and tradeshow has been ... [Read More]
CPS Renews Senior Credit Facility
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Portfolio Services recently announced that it has renewed one of its $200 million senior revolving warehouse credit facilities for a year. The company said it has $400 million in total senior warehouse capacity. "We are pleased with the ... [Read More]
Consumers Can Now Complain Easier to Federal Reserve
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It just became easier for consumers to complain to the Federal Reserve about issues with banks and financial institutions. Earlier this week, the Fed introduced Federal Reserve Consumer Help, which is a new centralized resource that consolidates and ... [Read More]
Kia Motor Finance Opens New Southeast Center for Dealers
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUSTELL, Ga. — Kia Motor Finance Co. recently held grand opening ceremonies for its new Southeast Regional Service Center in Austell, Ga. The new center will provide full retail credit and funding services for Kia dealers in the Southern and Eastern ... [Read More]
Tom Hudson Offers Special Finance (Legal) Tips and Insights
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — This issue's theme is "Special Finance Tips and Insights." Since I do the legal stuff, you'll note the amended title to this article. Insights first: 1. From a legal standpoint, a dealer's contract and related documents (I'm ... [Read More]
MenuVantage Adds Service Payment Plan to Platform
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — MenuVantage recently announced that Service Payment Plan has joined its nationwide network of active F&I providers. According to officials, SPP is a leader in administering interest-free payment plans for service contracts on new and used vehicles for both ... [Read More]
Non-Prime Lender Joins XpressCredit Platform
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit recently announced that non-prime lender Merrick Bank has joined its platform to help motorcycle dealers offer indirect loans to their customers. Merrick Bank is a national non-prime leader in providing boat and RV loans, as well as ... [Read More]
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