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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

PODCAST: ARA president seeks ‘call for collaboration’

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Friday, Apr. 19, 2024, 10:07 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

American Recovery Association president Vaughn Clemmons addressed the record gathering for last week’s North American Repossessors Summit, sharing his “unfiltered beliefs on the state of our recovery industry.” Clemmons described the challenges and opportunities the industry has, asking for a ... [Read More]

APCO Holdings merges EasyCare & National Auto Care brands

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024, 03:10 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This week, APCO Holdings announced it has merged two of its brands — EasyCare and National Auto Care — into a unified F&I “force” under the EasyCare brand. The merger follows the acquisition of National Auto Care last January. With ... [Read More]

Advice for dealers & finance companies during an election year from EFG Companies

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024, 11:17 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

“Approved this message” is likely a phrase we’ll all see, hear and read often for the foreseeable future since it’s an election year. The message EFG Companies looked to reinforce to retail automotive and powersports dealers and finance companies was ... [Read More]

5 associations urge CFPB to abandon latest request for data about repossessions & more

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024, 02:41 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Five industry associations recently sent a 14-page letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), pushing back against the regulator’s request for more information regarding collections and vehicle repossessions by auto finance companies. Part of what troubles these associations is ... [Read More]

AutoPayPlus rolls out F&I reporting tool powered by VisionAST at no additional cost to dealers

AutoPayPlus offers free F&I reporting tool by VisionAST

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024, 12:05 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

AutoPayPlus recently expanded its enterprise solution for F&I managers with the launch of AutoPayPlus Reporting, powered by VisionAST. The tool can provide real-time reporting and analytics, empowering decisionmakers with precise data integration into their DMS. AutoPayPlus said the move reinforced ... [Read More]

Smoke sees subprime delinquency & defaults rising

Smoke sees subprime delinquency & defaults rising

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024, 12:05 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

According to data Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke shared on Tuesday, subprime auto finance portfolios might not be doing so well. Smoke reported that the subprime severe delinquency rate for March was 50 basis points higher year-over-year, as 7.25% ... [Read More]

CFPB spots more issues with auto finance companies & credit reporting

CFPB seeking more data about repossessions & contract modifications

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024, 10:46 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Auto financing was mentioned often by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as the regulator published its latest edition of Supervisory Highlights last week. The CFPB shared key findings from recent examinations about continuing accuracy problems in the credit reporting ... [Read More]

Open Lending: Near- and non-prime consumers at risk of being priced out

Study: Car loans too pricey for lower credit scores

Monday, Apr. 15, 2024, 11:02 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Cox Automotive reported that credit access improved in March, even within the subprime space. However, Open Lending Corp. still has notable concerns about the sector stemming from findings contained in a new Near- and Non-Prime Consumer Update. The risk analytics ... [Read More]

Cox Automotive: Credit availability improved again in March

Cox Automotive: Credit availability improved again in March

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024, 03:38 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

A spring thaw happened in many locations during March, including the auto-finance market. Cox Automotive reported on Wednesday that access to auto credit improved last month. The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index increased to 94.0 in March, improving for the second ... [Read More]

5 questions about bankruptcies & repossessions with Weltman, Weinberg & Reis

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Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024, 12:38 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis shareholders Milos Gvozdenovic and Scott Fink recently answered five top questions associated with bankruptcies and vehicle repossessions, which can become even more complex when those circumstances intersect. “When it comes to auto loans and financing, a ... [Read More]

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