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Repo Roundtable gives agents opportunity to educate lenders
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, 05:44 PM
In another session during Used Car Week 2025 that filled a room to near capacity, the Repo Roundtable is now available through this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Led by Lauren Kimbrell of Advanced Collateral Recovery, five other repossession ... Listen Here
4 experts on dealer M&A, retail buy-sell landscape
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 05:32 PM
Dealership acquisitions and ownership changes seem to surface multiple times per week nowadays. How those deals come to fruition was the focus of a Used Car Week 2025 panel discussion led by Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby. Sharing their insights ... Listen Here
3 lender executives on affordability & more in auto finance
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 05:09 PM
Used Car Week 2025 featured a panel focused on the state of auto finance. Led by Jennifer Martin of the NAF Association, Christopher Mitcham of Santander Consumer USA, Mary Leigh Phillips of Bridgecrest Acceptance and Amy Brooks of Chase Auto ... Listen Here

J.D Byrider Launches Site to Dispel Misconceptions about Business

Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — In an effort to correct misconceptions about its business, J.D. Byrider announced it has launched a new Web site at JDBFacts.com. "We see a parallel between us and Blockbuster," explained Steve Wedding, president of Byrider franchising. "When ... [Read More]

NAF Association, NADC to Host Workshops

Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association and the National Association of Dealer Counsel announced they will hold educational sessions in September and October. The NAF Association will present a half-day workshop Sept. 23 at the Millennium Hotel in ... [Read More]

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The Dealer’s Guide to Smarter GPS Tracking

A Buyer’s Guide for Independent Dealer, BHPH, and Auto Finance Leaders Reducing Risk, Unlocking Opportunity Independent dealers and finance companies...
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Used Car Turn Vendor Management Checklist

Vehicles touch multiple vendors before they ever hit the lot, and when approvals, communication, and invoices are scattered, delays are...
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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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ABA Encourages Bankers to Help Teens Learn Credit Lessons

Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Bankers Association is encouraging bankers to participate in the fifth annual Get Smart About Credit Day, which brings banking professionals into schools to help teens learn valuable credit lessons. The event will be held Oct. ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Acquires AutoStyleMart

Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced Wednesday that it has purchased AutoStyleMart, which is a provider of on-demand software solutions that offers dealers the ability to procure, manage and sell vehicle accessories. Executives said the new company acquisition was designed ... [Read More]

White River Shares 2Q Results

Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
INDIANAPOLIS — White River Capital, a special auto finance company that acquires subprime receivables from franchised and independent dealers, announced that net income for the second quarter was $1.7 million, down from $3.6 million in the same period last year. The ... [Read More]

GMAC: Used-Vehicle Originations Up 50 Percent Over Last Year

Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services reported second-quarter net income of $293 million, compared to $787 million in 2006. According to officials, strong performance in GMAC's global automotive finance and insurance businesses offset losses in the real estate finance business. GMAC's ... [Read More]

Ford Credit Offers Reasons for Lower 2Q Net Income

Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Credit announced net income of $62 million in the second quarter, down $242 million from earnings of $304 million a year earlier. The decrease in earnings primarily reflected higher borrowing costs, lower credit loss reserve reductions, ... [Read More]

Car-Buy-Her Helps Dealers Reach Out to Women

Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Although women have a lot of power when it comes to purchasing vehicles, there are not a lot of resources specifically geared to help females feel comfortable with process of buying a car, explained Sheronde Glover, founder and ... [Read More]

Fed Reports on Credit Trends, Vehicle Sales, More

Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Among other trends, the Federal Reserve discovered that household credit decreased marginally since its last report. In fact, several districts observed higher delinquencies on mortgages and other consumer loans. For example, New York, Richmond, Chicago, Kansas City ... [Read More]

Ristken Integrates Protective’s Rates into MenuPro

Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Ristken Software Services announced it has integrated rates from the Asset Protection division of Protective Life Corp. into its MenuPro product. The move was done to offer dealerships direct access to Protective's rates, in addition to rates from ... [Read More]
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