Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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Edmunds on why appeal of used EVs could surge as gas prices keep rising & affordability remains challenging
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Industry Elite: Sean Morgan of Westlake Financial
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Sean Morgan, who is executive vice president of finance and operations at Westlake Financial. Morgan talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby ... Listen Here
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 03:07 PM
Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Tom Kontos of Auto Auction Holdings
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners continue with Tom Kontos, who now is analytics advisor for Auto Auction Holdings. Convinced to come out of retirement and get back in the business last fall with the growing wholesale ... Listen Here
Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 01:56 PM
Industry Elite: Mike Clark Jr. of C&C Cars
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Mike Clark Jr., operations manager of C& C Cars in Pinellas Park, Fla. Clark is a third-generation dealer and helps run the family business ... Listen Here
Friday, Mar. 20, 2026, 03:50 PM
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]
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]
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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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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]
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]
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