AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
Asbury Selects DealerTrack as DMS Provider, More
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK and LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Asbury announced this week that it has selected DealerTrack as its DMS solutions and technology partner. Asbury's 124 new vehicle franchises currently use DMS systems from three other providers, but will begin systematically replacing ... [Read More]
PIN: Fewer Consumers Showing Negative Equity
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The percent of consumers upside-down on their trades has continued to decline, according to recent analysis released from Power Information Network. "From the third quarter of 2005 to the same period of this year, this measure has ... [Read More]
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Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market
Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals
Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents
As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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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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CIQ Launches Call Buyer Network for Independents to Capture Leads
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Car Buyer Network, a subsidiary of CIQ, recently launched the Car Buyer Network Lead Service, which is a new service designed specifically for the independent dealer market. According to officials, the new lead service can be a cost ... [Read More]
Bank of the West Joins RouteOne
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently announced that Bank of the West, a high-performance, full-service regional financial services company, has joined the growing roster of finance sources on its Web-based credit application management system. The bank caters to customers in ... [Read More]
Westlake Financial Names New President
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services announced a new president this week as Bruce Newmark departed the company. Taking on the responsibilities is Don Hankey, chairman of the board. In related news, Westlake said it has also added two executives — Michael ... [Read More]
PassTime Announces New Partnerships
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LITTLETON, Colo. — PassTime USA recently announced two new partnerships designed to add more services to the company's repertoire. To kick off the announcements, PassTime said it has teamed up with Summit Funding Group, a Cincinnati-based leasing and financing company. Thanks ... [Read More]
ADI Adds New Associate Professor
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Automotive Dealership Institute has added a new associate professor that is a well-known F&I trainer and consultant in the industry. In a new partnership, Rebecca Chernek, president of Chernek Consulting, has agreed to offer classes to help ... [Read More]
2Loan4Less.com Goes Live
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — 2Loan4Less.com is a newly launched free online service which consumers can use to shop for new and used car loans. By offering the ability to compare rates and terms offered by a network of lenders, consumers will ... [Read More]
CIQ/Voisys Improves Internet Finance Leads Program
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — CIQ/Voisys, an 800 and Internet-based lead generation system serving the automotive non-prime, prime and lease markets, recently announced the release of a Virtual BDC to enhance its Internet Finance Leads Program. According to officials, the new tool guarantees ... [Read More]
Flex Fund, Copart Partner
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Flex Fund Financial Services recently announced that it has entered into an operating agreement with Copart. Through the agreement, Flex Fund is partnering with Copart to offer used-car floor planning services for Copart's customers, which include licensed ... [Read More]
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