Stop letting messy data hold your dealership back from its true earning potential. While many multi-roof dealer groups struggle to...
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StoneEagle spots new highs in dealer F&I average gross profit, income halfway through 2026
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:21 AM
Wise F&I regional VP chosen as 2026 NAMAD Woman of the Year
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:42 AM
FTC issues consumer alert over phantom dealerships that experts have seen for more than a year
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026, 09:55 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here
Autosave Introduces Alternative Funding for Credit Risk Customers
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Autosave, a five-year/100,000 mile warranty program provider, recently announced the national rollout of its Save a Deal Program. The program provides approved financing to all Autosave dealer customers, regardless of credit history or rating. Paul Pawlusiak, president ... [Read More]
Federal Reserve: Average Auto Loan Interest Rate Climbs
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON — The last time the average interest rate for new-car loans at auto finance companies climbed above 5 percent was in the second quarter of last year. In fact, the median rate hasn't beaten this February's figure since 2005 when ... [Read More]
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Evaluating VPP Cancellation Systems: 7 Questions Every Lender Should Ask
Selecting the right VPP cancellation system is critical to maintaining compliance, maximizing recoveries, and improving operational efficiency. As regulatory requirements...
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Auto lenders spent on AI. Here’s what paid off.
A panel of auto-lending leaders — CEOs of subprime auto finance companies, VPs of Collections, CROs, indirect-lending executives at two...
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report
Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly
Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth
Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI
The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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AFSA, NTSF Form New Committee to Address Titling Issues
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON — The National Title Solutions Forum is merging into the American Financial Services Association to form a new committee of professional interest under the association's Vehicle Finance Division. The goal of this new move is to create a new entity dedicated ... [Read More]
RouteOne Hits New Record for Subscribers to Product Offering
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne announced today that more than 10,000 dealers are now subscribed to its Vehicle Values tool since the product's launch in late 2006. According to officials, this is almost double the amount of subscribing dealers since February ... [Read More]
The Real Facts about NABD 2008
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — With less than 30 days remaining before the 10th Annual National Buy-Here, Pay-Here Conference on May 6 to 8 in Las Vegas, I have received numerous calls regarding the event. The most frequently asked questions and my responses follow: Question ... [Read More]
Independent Dealers Characterize Market Environment
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO and FORT MYERS, Fla. — How is the current economic climate impacting independent dealers? To answer this question, SubPrime Auto Finance News recently talked to a few independent dealers who work in the subprime arena, asking about the challenges they ... [Read More]
Bankruptcy Filings Mount; Federal Reserve Admits to Possible Recession
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Despite the tough means test, the American Bankruptcy Institute reported that due to economic issues, particularly those in the mortgage sector, consumer bankruptcy filings jumped 27 percent nationwide during the first quarter, compared to the same period ... [Read More]
LeaseTrader.com Compares Risks Associated with 84-Month Auto Loans to Mortgage Industry
Nick Zulovich
MIAMI — With some manufacturers and dealers now offering 84-month financing on auto loans, this could lead to more consumers ending up in negative equity, according LeaseTrader.com. Consumers who accept these terms are at particular risk with the current consumer credit ... [Read More]
NADC Board Challenges Opposition to Dealer Arbitration Clauses
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Association of Dealer Counsel Board of Directors reported that it has submitted written comments to the House Judiciary Committee to express opposition to the Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312). The March 17 letter ... [Read More]
Compli Partners with Law Firm to Enhance Dealer Compliance Offerings
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli announced that it has teamed up with Sacks Tierney P.A. to provide top-tier legal information, compliance consulting and technology to Arizona dealers. The services will be offered via Compli's Dealership Compliance Management System. Sacks Tierney, based in ... [Read More]
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