AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
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]
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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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CIQ/Voisys Teams Up with SendTec To Expand Lead Volume, Quality
Thursday, Jul. 5, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — CIQ Inc. /Voisys announced that it has partnered with SendTec, a search-centric, multi-channel marketing agency, to increase lead volume and quality. By using SendTec's search-centric marketing services, CIQ/Voisys said it will be able to further develop and ... [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]
Drive Financial Settles Class Action Lawsuit
Thursday, Jul. 5, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Drive Financial recently settled a class action lawsuit, which involved more than 1,150 Texas residents who claimed Drive violated numerous federal and state consumer protection laws while attempting to collect debts. Attorney Richard Tomlinson said he filed suit ... [Read More]
1Q Bankruptcy Filings Soar
Tuesday, Jul. 3, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bankruptcy filings for the first quarter came in as the highest on record at 193,641, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. "This was a 66-percent increase when compared to the 116,771 filings in the ... [Read More]
Fiserv Auto Solutions Integrates with RouteOne
Tuesday, Jul. 3, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — Fiserv Auto Solutions announced it has integrated its Loan Origination System with RouteOne. "There are two factors that impact a lender's success in indirect automotive finance: dealer relationships and the ability to quickly respond to ... [Read More]
ABA: 1Q Indirect Auto Loan Delinquencies Up Slightly
Tuesday, Jul. 3, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the American Bankers Association's Consumer Credit Bulletin, indirect auto loan delinquencies came in a bit higher in the first quarter at 2.73 percent, compared to 2.57 percent in the fourth quarter of last year. Indirect ... [Read More]
Wells Fargo & Co. Names New CEO
Tuesday, Jul. 3, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO — Wells Fargo & Co.'s board of directors named John Stumpf, former chief operating officer, as the new chief executive officer last week. Officials said Stumpf will retain his title of president, which he had while recently serving ... [Read More]
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