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SPONSORED EPISODE: Five questions to ask before choosing a transportation partner
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 09:15 PM
This sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast features two experts from Central Dispatch who offer valuable guidance for choosing a transportation partner. Shanna Wise, who oversees business strategy execution, and Blake Bentley, who leads enterprise client account success, take ... Listen Here
Inside Auto Auction M&A with Mach10 CEO George Pero
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 02:01 PM
The auto auction industry has seen a spike in M&A over the last three years, similar to the consolidation in auto retail that has been going on much longer. And our guest today has experience with both. George Pero is ... Listen Here
Insight into Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, 04:17 PM
While the year-over-year figure reflects broader market volatility, Matthew Babcock, who oversees digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, explained the strong quarter-over-quarter increase of the Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index signals market re-engagement. Babcock elaborated about ... Listen Here

CPS: Dealer Contract Purchases Hit Record in 2007

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — According to the president and chief executive officer of Consumer Portfolio Services, 2007 was a banner year in terms of contract purchases and portfolio level. Charles Bradley Jr., president and CEO, indicated, "2007 was a landmark year for ... [Read More]

CBA Announces Details of Upcoming Auto Finance Conference

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association is preparing for its 28th Automobile Finance Conference & Tradeshow to be held March 30 to April 1 at the Hilton San Francisco in California. "For more than 20 years, CBA's automobile finance conference ... [Read More]

Comerica: Consumers Spending Less, Extending Terms

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — According to the latest analysis from Comerica Bank, an average-priced new vehicle required 24.4 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter. The Auto Affordability Index from Comerica Bank discovered that the latest reading is down 0.5 weeks ... [Read More]

Freedom Financial Gains $15 Million Credit Facility

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Freedom Financial Group, a subprime auto finance company that primarily purchases contracts via independent dealers, recently announced it has signed a $15 million, two-year, revolving credit facility with ReMark Capital Group, which is an affiliate of the ... [Read More]

GMAC Plans Cuts to Auto Finance Unit’s Workforce

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — GMAC Financial Services announced Wednesday that it is restructuring its North American auto finance business, which includes trimming about 15 percent of its workforce. The goal of this plan is to reduce costs, streamline operations and position the ... [Read More]

Chrysler Financial Hosts F&I Conference

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Financial hosted its fifth annual F&I Conference early this month, Feb. 11 to 15, and provided an overview of the event. Moreover, the company announced a new tool to benefit the customers of its franchised dealers. The ... [Read More]

Sekurus Launches iLocate to Help Dealers, Customers

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MURRIETA, Calif. — Sekurus, the manufacturer of ON TIME, recently announced the introduction of iLocate, which offers benefits for both dealers and vehicle owners.  According to officials, the new device enables the dealers and owners of both new and pre-owned cars ... [Read More]

Compli to Host Online Seminar to Answer Dealer Questions on Red Flag Rules

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — In addition to announcing that red flag rules compliance program, which was developed in collaboration with Hudson Cook, the company announced it is offering an online seminar to answer dealer questions about the new requirements. Red flag expert ... [Read More]

SBRB Study: Less Expansion Planned

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Many smaller dealerships won't be expanding any time soon, according to recent research. A Small Business Research Board study in the third quarter of 2007 found that only 24 percent of respondents indicated they would expand their dealerships in ... [Read More]

NAF Announces Conference Lineup

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association announced the date and location as well as speakers and panel discussion topics for its 12th annual Auto Financing Conference. The conference will be held from June 4 to 6 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort ... [Read More]
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