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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

Buy-Here, Pay-Here Mid-Year Report

Thursday, Jul. 12, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — I recently completed an informal survey of many buy-here, pay-here dealer clients throughout the nation to develop a perspective on first-half sales and collections. This article summarizes that survey and looks ahead to the remainder of 2007. Most BHPH ... [Read More]

Carbiz to Host Dealer Conference

Thursday, Jul. 12, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Carbiz is slated to host its 2007 professional development conference for dealers at the Grosvenor Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., this Oct. 28 to 31. Company officials invited dealers from throughout the country to participate ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

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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Compli Launches Updated DCMS

Thursday, Jul. 12, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli announced the release of a new version of its Dealership Compliance Management System. According to officials, the company has 42,000 users of its products throughout the nation. "The new release of the Compli DCMS further streamlines automated ... [Read More]

Colo. State Employees Credit Union Partners with Automotive Avenues

Thursday, Jul. 12, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ENGLEWOOD, Calif. — Aimbridge Lending Solutions announced that one of its divisions, Denver-based Automotive Avenues, has teamed up with the Colorado State Employees Credit Union. The partnership is designed to continue the expansion of CSECU's auto lending program. "Automotive Avenues ... [Read More]

Average Auto Loan Term Up Slightly

Tuesday, Jul. 10, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve announced earlier this week that consumer credit increased at an annual rate of 6.5 percent in May. Meanwhile, revolving credit grew at an annual rate of 9.75 percent, and non-revolving credit was up 4.5 ... [Read More]

MAFS, CUDL Expand Partnership to Include New Program

Tuesday, Jul. 10, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim Automotive Financial Services and CU Direct Corp. announced they have partnered to provide MAFS Advantage to credit unions. According to officials, the program will work to enhance business relationships between credit unions and independent dealers. Officials said ... [Read More]

Triad Hires Sr. VP of Product Development, Risk Management

Tuesday, Jul. 10, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Triad Financial Corp. announced it has appointed Mark Kelly as senior vice president of product development and risk management. In this position, he will oversee Triad's corporate lending strategy and risk practices. Kelly has more than ... [Read More]

DCX Financial to Relocate Mercedes-Benz, Truck Financial Units

Tuesday, Jul. 10, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Once the Chrysler Financial sale is complete in the third quarter, DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas said the corporate staff supporting its Mercedes-Benz Financial and Truck Financial business units will move to a new location in Farmington ... [Read More]

VantageILM Names Board of Directors, More

Thursday, Jul. 5, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PASADENA, Calif. — VantageILM Inc. announced the five individuals who will serve on its newly formed board of directors. "VantageILM is on a fast-growth trajectory," said Robert Yuan, founder and president of the company. "We're pleased to have this talented ... [Read More]

Capital One Auto Finance President Discusses New One Program

Thursday, Jul. 5, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — By integrating all subsidiaries into One Program, Ryan Schneider, president of Capital One Auto Finance, said his company now auto approves 98 percent of all auto loans, with an average decision time of less than 45 seconds. ... [Read More]
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