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The Spark Between EVs & CPO

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026, 02:46 PM

In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here

Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026, 10:53 AM

Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here

Ted Berlovich of Clutch

Monday, Jun. 29, 2026, 03:44 PM

Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

PODCAST: When retail car prices might decrease noticeably

PODCAST: When retail car prices might decrease noticeably

Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024, 10:15 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Cherokee Media Group asked Jessica Caldwell of Edmunds a question that undoubtedly many consumers and perhaps some dealerships and finance companies are wondering, too. “Will retail prices for both used and new vehicles ever soften back to what they were ... [Read More]

FCC roundup: Actions involving AI, robocalls and connected cars

FCC building for web

Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024, 02:27 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Artificial intelligence has permeated much of auto finance. But the use of AI by bad actors triggered the Federal Communications Commission to make multiple moves in recent weeks. The FCC recently announced the unanimous adoption of a declaratory ruling that ... [Read More]

3 credit & financing capabilities of NCC Clarity

NCC Clarity

Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024, 11:21 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Del Grande Dealer Group CEO Jeremy Beaver called the latest tool from National Credit Center (NCC) a “game changer.” What triggered such a reaction about the NCC Clarity credit report? “It allows our team to quickly focus on the most ... [Read More]

Agora welcomes Mancero as managing director

Agora welcomes Mancero as managing director

Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, 11:02 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

A familiar name in the subprime auto finance industry now is part of Agora Data. The fintech company — which provides technology, capital and guidance with predictable contract performance and analytics for the subprime space — announced the appointment of ... [Read More]

Open Lending gives Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards to 20 finance providers

award winner

Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, 10:35 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Soon after releasing its full Vehicle Accessibility Report, Open Lending Corp. recognized 20 credit unions and banks on Tuesday through its inaugural Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards (EVAAs). Executives highlighted the winning banks and credit unions are Open Lending partners that ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Discussing sharper alternative data with Equifax

Monday, Mar. 4, 2024, 11:53 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Alternative data isn’t new in auto financing. But Lena Bourgeois, senior vice president of vertical markets at Equifax, explained why alternative data is now more refined to the benefit of finance companies of all sizes. Bourgeois discussed that topic and ... [Read More]

NAF Association opens nominations for Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award

Monday, Mar. 4, 2024, 11:53 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

It might be tough to top the emotional scene that unfolded when the National Automotive Finance Association gave the inaugural Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award last year. But undoubtedly the association will try as it opened nominations for the accolade to ... [Read More]

4 more findings from Open Lending’s 2024 Vehicle Accessibility Report

4 more findings from Open Lending’s 2024 Vehicle Accessibility Report

Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, 11:11 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

As the company pledged to do when releasing some initial findings late in January, Open Lending Corp. pushed out its entire 2024 Vehicle Accessibility Report this week. The report aims to illustrate how traditional underwriting practices have alienated and excluded ... [Read More]

Title Twins gain more capability through West Virginia’s Clearinghouse

Title Twins gain more capability through West Virginia’s Clearinghouse

Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, 11:07 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Twin sisters Tracie Lane and Molly Johnson established Washington State Titling Services almost a year ago because of the challenges they experienced working at dealerships in the Northwest. This week, the pair said their sister company — the Title Twins ... [Read More]

Experian spots ‘natural’ reaction to higher interest rates in Q4 data

Experian spots ‘natural’ reaction to higher interest rates in Q4 data

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, 10:55 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Sometimes a trend surfaces in the car business that’s “natural,” like what Experian noticed after compiling its auto finance data for the fourth quarter. According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report released on Thursday, the average interest ... [Read More]

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