Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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Edmunds: Used-car buyers committing to $1,000 monthly payments at new record
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, 10:07 AM

Arra Finance moves into next stage of business growth with new credit from Goldman Sachs
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, 10:50 AM

PODCAST: Cox Automotive’s Andy Mayers on opportunity in subprime & elsewhere in auto finance
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, 10:52 AM
CarMax CMO Sarah Lane on Company’s Journey from Used-Car ‘Challenger’ to ‘Leader’
CarMax chief marketing officer Sarah Lane joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the company’s new “Wanna Drive?” branding, its omni-channel buying and selling experience, putting the customer in control and how CarMax sets itself apart in an era ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:15 PM
Regulation like vacated CARS Rule rises in California
Many dealers likely cheered when the CARS Rule from the Federal Trade Commission was vacated by a federal court at the beginning of the year. But long-time Arizona independent dealer Ace Christian believed it wouldn’t be long before similar regulations ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:00 PM
How EVAI became VMS with co-CEO David Prusinski
David Prusinski is now the co-CEO of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), which previously operated as EVAI. Prusinski shared about how the company arrived at its new brand and what might be ahead for the provider of data analytics and artificial ... Listen Here
Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, 07:40 PM
ARA to discuss wrongful repo lawsuits, junk fees & more during upcoming webinar
Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023, 12:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association packed an agenda for its next information webinar, with a trio of experts set to discuss four of the most pressing topics impacting repossession agents nowadays. The session also is scheduled to include two of the ... [Read More]
Informed.IQ identifies top 10 states with overstated income & fake paystubs
Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023, 12:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Informed.IQ shared new data on Wednesday that pinpointed the top 10 states the company has seen applicants with overstated income as well as applicants submitting fake paystubs. The states where applicants most often overstate their income by 10% or more, ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
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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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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AFSA & 5 other associations ask CFPB to reconsider statement on abusive practices
Tuesday, Jul. 11, 2023, 11:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association and five other trade associations are pushing back against a proposed statement of policy regarding prohibition on abusive acts or practices released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this spring. To recap, the bureau said ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Putting credit first and customers in the right vehicle
Monday, Jul. 10, 2023, 11:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Two industry experts who are passionate about specific parts of auto financing appeared on this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, which originated from the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Tarry Shebesta, founder and CEO ... [Read More]
Another court order filed in FTC action against American Vehicle Protection
Friday, Jul. 7, 2023, 09:43 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The third development of the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation and lawsuit against Kole Consulting Group and its owner, Daniel Kole, and some of the defendants running American Vehicle Protection (AVP) became public this week. The newest proposed court order in ... [Read More]
Latest from Fed & 3 economists on potential recession & interest rates
Thursday, Jul. 6, 2023, 11:06 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Minutes from the June meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee showed the Federal Reserve sees how an official recession could surface later this year.
And getting that retail installment sales contract bought by your dealership’s network of finance companies is likely part of the scenario drawing the attention of policymakers.
According to the Fed’s meeting minutes ... [Read More]
Latest Edmunds data shows out of reach new vehicles likely are for subprime consumers
Wednesday, Jul. 5, 2023, 11:09 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A traditional measuring stick for subprime auto financing has been that consumers in this segment typically top out at a $400 monthly payment. The newest data from Edmunds perhaps showed how unlikely it is those subprime customers can swing the ... [Read More]
Fed chair still cautious even after 23 largest banks pass annual stress test
Thursday, Jun. 29, 2023, 11:36 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Board said 23 banks passed its annual stress test, which policymakers explained shows that large banks are well positioned to weather a severe recession and continue to lend to households and businesses even during a ... [Read More]
Findings from TransUnion & J.D. Power study on LTVs
Wednesday, Jun. 28, 2023, 02:44 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A newly released TransUnion and J.D. Power study showed just how much risk is likely in your auto-finance portfolio nowadays. The study, “Impact of Unsettled Vehicle Values on Lenders and Consumers,” found that, as a result of well-established supply and ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Talking compliance and risk with Davis + Gilbert partner Joseph Cioffi
Wednesday, Jun. 28, 2023, 11:17 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In what’s become an annual visit during the Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference, hosted by the National Automotive Finance Association, Davis + Gilbert partner Joseph Cioffi spent some time with Cherokee Media Group’s Nick Zulovich. The pair discussed some of the ... [Read More]
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