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
CBA: Average FICO Score for Used Vehicle Climbs
Tuesday, Jun. 12, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — In its annual report, which covers input from a variety of auto finance lenders, including several that work in the nonprime arena, the Consumer Bankers Association discovered that the average FICO score on a new vehicle has ... [Read More]
DriveTime Fills Two Key Executive Roles, Enters New Market
Tuesday, Jun. 12, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX, Ariz. — DriveTime announced that it has filled two management-level positions. Tonsa Price-Edwards has joined the company as director of retail operations, and Deborah Powell will serve as director of human resources. "Our director of retail operations and director ... [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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Capital One Integrates Subsidiaries, Launches Full-Spectrum Program
Tuesday, Jun. 12, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One Auto Finance announced that it has successfully integrated all of its subsidiaries and will be going live June 18 with its new business model, which is designed to simplify the paperwork and stipulations dealers need ... [Read More]
Triad Financial Corp. Names New President
Tuesday, Jun. 12, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Triad Financial Corp. announced it has promoted Daniel Leonard to president and chief executive officer. Leonard, 59, has been with the non-prime auto finance company since May 2003, serving as senior vice president of portfolio management, ... [Read More]
Best Practices and Expert Advice Took Center Stage at NABD
Thursday, Jun. 7, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — More than 1,800 dealers, attendees and vendors registered for the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers conference recently hosted in Las Vegas. More than 100 exhibiting sponsors filled the hall, meaning the event set new records, according ... [Read More]
Quantum Auto Group Partners with The Credit Union Loan Source
Thursday, Jun. 7, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MELVILLE, N.Y. — Quantum Auto Group recently announced a partnership with The Credit Union Loan Source to offer access to auto loans sourced from dealerships based along the Eastern Seaboard. More specifically, the deal will make indirect loan volume originated ... [Read More]
AutoIMS Introduces Latest Version of Condition Report Writing Tool
Thursday, Jun. 7, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — With Auto Auction Services Corp.'s latest 4.0 version of LiveCRwriter, auctions gain more than just a detail, tune-up and new paint, officials explained. Now auctions will receive an inventory management tool that collects the usage patterns of condition ... [Read More]
NowAuto Group Posts Fiscal 3Q Loss
Thursday, Jun. 7, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TEMPE, Ariz. — NowAuto Group recently announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter. For this period, the company reported revenue of about $1.7 million, compared with about $3.6 million in the previous year. "Revenue declines were in line with ... [Read More]
Nowcom Releases Dealer Desktop 6.0
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Nowcom Corp., a leading provider of dealer management solutions, announced that, in response to demands from its customers, it has released Dealer Desktop 6.0. Officials pointed out their latest desktop version now features buy-here, pay-here options. "Dealer ... [Read More]
SAFCo Selects TCI as Finance Software Partner
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Southern Auto Finance Co. announced it has teamed up with TCI to use its DecisionLender software to automate and improve SAFCo's indirect lending activities. SAFCo said it expects the new platform to be launched during the ... [Read More]
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