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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here

Leedom Conference Exhibit Hall Sold Out

Thursday, Sep. 6, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom and Associates announced that the exhibit hall for its annual National Special Finance and Buy-Here, Pay-Here Conference has been sold out. Officials said they have created a waiting list as more space will added in the ... [Read More]

What Drove Wolters Kluwer Financial Services to Acquire AppOne?

Thursday, Sep. 6, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS and BATON ROUGE, La. — Now that AppOne has a parent company, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, the top executives from both companies offered insights into how the transaction will impact business. Right off the bat, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services said ... [Read More]

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The ART of AI: A Dealership Guide to Deploying AI With Confidence

AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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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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ADI to Offer Free CSI Certification at Upcoming Conference

Tuesday, Sep. 4, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Professionals attending the upcoming F&I Conference and Expo will have the opportunity to qualify for CSI Certification thanks to a workshop provided by the Automotive Dealership Institute. The two-hour workshop is free for pre-registered attendees and includes ... [Read More]

Compli Opens New Regional Office

Tuesday, Sep. 4, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli announced it has expanded its sales channel in the Midwestern United States with a new regional office in Ohio and has appointed Randell Wittenberg as Midwest regional sales manager. According to officials, Wittenberg has more than ... [Read More]

ZAP Names Partner to Finance Customers

Tuesday, Sep. 4, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — ZAP announced it has partnered with netLoan Funding to provide its customers with one-stop Internet financing for electric vehicle and electric car purchases. NetLoan Funding specializes in providing lender management services and a diversity of loan ... [Read More]

CNW Research Reports on August Market Conditions

Tuesday, Sep. 4, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — CNW Research called August a "mixed bag of good and bad news." Officials said average MSRP for vehicles sold during the month was $31,168, up from $31,149 in July, marking the first month-to-month increase since June. However, due ... [Read More]

MAC Can Help Lenders Remove the Risk from Financing Troops

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While military personnel tend to be transient and can be deployed at a moment's notice, Mary Ann Mays, marketing communications manager for Fort Knox National Co., said that doesn't mean they are high-risk customers for lenders. In ... [Read More]

NABD Announces Agenda, Speakers for Underwriting, Collection Conference

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Ken Shilson, CPA and founder of the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers, reported that the recent meltdown in the subprime mortgage markets and a tightening of subprime credit in the capital markets are moving underwriting and collections ... [Read More]

Payless Teams Up with MyAutoLoan.com

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Payless Car Sales recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with myAutoloan.com to provide a white-labeled, Web-based auto finance center for www.PaylessCarSales.com. "Selling online is all about providing the customer with a transparent and ... [Read More]

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services Acquires AppOne

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced it has purchased the AppOne Companies. With the acquisition of AppOne, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services expects to integrate its compliance content with AppOne's leading process automation suite. This will provide the indirect lending market ... [Read More]
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