AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Initial 2026 auto financing outlook still muted despite two positive trends
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 10:57 AM
Protective finalizes Portfolio acquisition, its eighth since 2015
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, 09:28 AM
Edmunds: More than 26% of Q4 used- & new-car deliveries backed by monthly payments topping $1,000
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 11:29 AM
Cars Commerce’s Grant Goering on the convergence of retail and wholesale
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Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 04:17 PM
How AI can improve repossessions with Geoff Weathersby of SVR Tracking
Artificial intelligence helps individuals and businesses in many ways nowadays. Can AI help to sharpen the repossession process, too? Geoff Weathersby thinks so. The chief operating officer of SVR Tracking explained how on the Live Stage presented by SYNC Auto ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 06:02 PM
Talking titles with Dave Spencer of Vitu
Some folks might consider title work the most boring part of automotive. Well, on the Live Stage presented by SYNC Auto Logistics at Used Car Week 2025, Vitu vice president of national sales Dave Spencer explained how exciting — and ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 04:35 PM
Delinquency Bulletin: Subprime Mortgage Downfall Appears Contained
Thursday, Sep. 27, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Bankers Association's Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin found that late payments for indirect auto loans were up slightly for the second quarter. These delinquencies increased to 2.77 percent from 2.73 percent. Meanwhile, direct auto loan delinquencies ... [Read More]
Part 2: What BHPH Operators Should Learn from Subprime Mortgage Crisis
Thursday, Sep. 27, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — About 30 days ago, I wrote an article about some of the lessons buy-here, pay-here operators should learn from the recent subprime mortgage meltdown. I received numerous comments relating to this article, and several respondents offered additional insights, which ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
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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CarBiz Promotes Halloran to VP of Finance
Thursday, Sep. 27, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Carl Ritter, chief executive officer of CarBiz, recently announced the promotion of Jennifer Halloran to vice president of finance. Halloran previously served as controller for CarBiz, where she has been employed since 2000 in accounting, human resource administration ... [Read More]
NAF Association Announces Dates for Next Nonprime Conference
Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — On Monday, the National Auto Finance Association announced that its 12th Annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference will be held June 4 to 6 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth next year. The goal of the ... [Read More]
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Automotive Dealer Resources Partner
Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Earlier this week, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced that Automotive Dealer Resources will expand its product offerings with its preprinted retail sales installment contracts. Automotive Dealer Resources specializes in providing independent dealers and associations with access to a ... [Read More]
XpressCredit, SEADRA Team Up for Rent-to-Own Expansion
Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit announced that it has joined forces with Southeast Auto Dealers Rental Association to expand services to dealers providing long-term rentals with the option to own. Officials said the company's partnership with SEADRA is designed to allow ... [Read More]
Leedom and Associates Names New Moderator
Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — In response to growing demand, Leedom and Associates said it has added a new twenty group moderator and consultant. The firm recently named Robert Selby as a twenty group moderator and special finance consultant. According to officials, ... [Read More]
DealerTrack Launches Leads Program for Dealers
Thursday, Sep. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — At its Innovation Conference in Las Vegas, DealerTrack announced the launch of a new leads program for dealers. The company has introduced DealerTrack Leads Network, which allows dealers to purchase leads at market price. "We believe the ... [Read More]
RouteOne Recognizes Lenders
Thursday, Sep. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — This week, RouteOne announced the winners of the Captive and Non-Captive 'Funder of the Year' awards in Las Vegas. For the second straight year, readers of F&I magazine (which voted for their favorites) selected GMAC and Wells Fargo ... [Read More]
New Lender Joins Finance Express
Thursday, Sep. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently announced an addition to its platform. Joining Finance Express is Consumer Portfolio Services. CPS is a specialty finance company that provides indirect auto financing to borrowers with past credit problems, low incomes or limited ... [Read More]
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