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Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
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Chrysler Revamps Incentives to Make Purchasing More Attractive; Financial Arm Completes Funding Facility

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — As Chrysler shifts its focus from leasing to retail purchasing, the automaker announced that it is repackaging its incentives to make purchasing a vehicle more affordable. The new strategy includes 72-month finance deals on an expanded range ... [Read More]

ABI Expects Bankruptcies to Surge Past 1 Million by Year-End

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings increased 48 percent nationwide in July from the same period a year ago, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute, which relies on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center. The overall July consumer ... [Read More]

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Evaluating VPP Cancellation Systems: 7 Questions Every Lender Should Ask

Selecting the right VPP cancellation system is critical to maintaining compliance, maximizing recoveries, and improving operational efficiency. As regulatory requirements...
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Auto lenders spent on AI. Here’s what paid off.

A panel of auto-lending leaders — CEOs of subprime auto finance companies, VPs of Collections, CROs, indirect-lending executives at two...
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report

Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

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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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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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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Up2Drive.com Now a Financing Offering on Edmunds.com

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW Group Financial Services of North America recently announced that up2drive.com has been selected as a finance offering on Edmunds.com. An auto financing Web site that features convenient loan services, up2drive.com is designed to empower consumers through ... [Read More]

Hearing Held on Dispute between DealerTrack, RouteOne and Finance Express

Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS,  N.Y. — The legal battle between DealerTrack, RouteOne and Finance Express is slowly, but surely, coming to a head. In an important hearing held early last week, each company claims a judge found in its favor on certain aspects ... [Read More]

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]

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]

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