This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
COMMENTARY: Inventory acquisition in the AI age
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 01:00 PM
AI at car dealerships: a ‘crawl, walk, run’ evolution with data at foundation
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 11:54 AM
Marketing for car dealerships in the age of AI
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 11:34 AM
How rising ownership costs are reshaping used-car trust
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. As vehicle ownership costs now exceed $12,000 per year ... Listen Here
Monday, Jun. 1, 2026, 06:01 PM
Battery coverage for used EVs with Scott Lear of Dealer Benefit
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. Scott Lear, who is president of Dealer Benefit, took ... Listen Here
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 08:02 PM
Cost considerations of fleet management with David Prusinski of VMS
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. David Prusinski, who is CEO of Vehicle Management Systems ... Listen Here
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 03:25 PM
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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