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
Linnehan’s USA Computer Systems Names Sales Director
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TRENTON, Maine — Linnehan's USA Computer Systems announced it has named Jay Rose as the company's national sales director. In this role, officials said Rose will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business related to the promotion and ... [Read More]
Honest Abe … a Car Guy?
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Editor's Note: This column is running in recognition of Presidents Day that was commemorated this past Monday. David Walsh will be a featured workshop leader at the upcoming Used Car Manager Conference in April, at which he will focus on overcoming objections ... [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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DealerTrack Can Help Dealers in the Subprime Business
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack considers itself a vital resource for dealers working with credit-challenged consumers. The company boasts it has partnerships with all the leading lenders in subprime industry. "We've seen significant growth in the subprime industry," David Trinder, senior ... [Read More]
Used Car Market Report Features Subprime Market Info
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim Consulting recently released its Used Car Market Report, which summarized market conditions last year. Reflecting the growing importance of the subprime sector in the overall used-car industry, Manheim devoted quite of bit of discussion to this arena in ... [Read More]
CBA to Share New Finance Study Results at Conference
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — As in years past, the Consumer Bankers Association will release the findings of its Automobile Finance Study at its National Automobile Finance Conference & Trade Show, March 18-20 at the Austin Hilton. Leading executives from retail banking and ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Opens New Dallas/Fort Worth Store, Indianapolis Store Relocates
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — J.D. Byrider announced the opening of a new franchise in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The new facility is just one of four locations expected to be opened over the next five years by the Alabama-based franchisees. "Within ... [Read More]
Wolters Kluwer Warranties Contracts to Remove Legal Risk for Dealers, Lenders
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ffNEW YORK — Several industry professionals banded together in early 2006 to found Wolters Kluwer Financial Services as an offshoot of a large global company. The financial services division of Wolters Kluwer specializes in lessening the compliance risk to dealers and ... [Read More]
AWARE Launches Auto Financing Learning Suite for Consumers
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans Well-Informed on Automobile Retailing Economics recently launched a new Web resource to assist consumers with research in auto financing. The Auto Financing Learning Suite is available in both English and Spanish. AWARE is a nonprofit organization that ... [Read More]
Flex Fund Establishes Corporate Headquarters, Announces Partnerships
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — In addition to reporting two new partnerships, Flex Fund Financial Services LLC, which specializes in providing inventory financing, announced it has relocated to a larger corporate headquarters in Yorba Linda, Calif. "Our new offices better accommodate our ... [Read More]
Compli, AAS Partner to Expand California Services
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli and Auto Advisory Services announced they are collaborating to expand Compli's Dealership Compliance Management System with additional products and services to help California dealerships effectively manage the broadening compliance requirements. AAS and Compli said they plan to ... [Read More]
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