AFSA & NIADA welcome halt of discretionary publication of complaint narratives & visualizations by CFPB
Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, 10:34 AM
Edmunds on depth of ‘The Vanishing Affordable Used Car’
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 10:17 AM
PODCAST: Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 09:25 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions explains why origination is episodic, but servicing is continuous
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development for Allied Solutions, is back as the guest for another sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias explains why current market conditions, affordability pressures and changing vehicle values are combining ... Listen Here
Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Hudson Cook partners Erica Kramer and Rob Tilley offered some historical perspectives and a ... Listen Here
Deeper dive into rising LTVs with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant
One of the notable findings from TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) was how much loan-to-value ratios have changed in the past five years. Satyan Merchant, one of this year’s Automotive Intelligence Award recipients and senior vice president ... Listen Here
CIQ Launches Call Buyer Network for Independents to Capture Leads
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Car Buyer Network, a subsidiary of CIQ, recently launched the Car Buyer Network Lead Service, which is a new service designed specifically for the independent dealer market. According to officials, the new lead service can be a cost ... [Read More]
Bank of the West Joins RouteOne
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently announced that Bank of the West, a high-performance, full-service regional financial services company, has joined the growing roster of finance sources on its Web-based credit application management system. The bank caters to customers in ... [Read More]
Westlake Financial Names New President
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services announced a new president this week as Bruce Newmark departed the company. Taking on the responsibilities is Don Hankey, chairman of the board. In related news, Westlake said it has also added two executives — Michael ... [Read More]
PassTime Announces New Partnerships
Nick Zulovich
LITTLETON, Colo. — PassTime USA recently announced two new partnerships designed to add more services to the company's repertoire. To kick off the announcements, PassTime said it has teamed up with Summit Funding Group, a Cincinnati-based leasing and financing company. Thanks ... [Read More]
ADI Adds New Associate Professor
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Automotive Dealership Institute has added a new associate professor that is a well-known F&I trainer and consultant in the industry. In a new partnership, Rebecca Chernek, president of Chernek Consulting, has agreed to offer classes to help ... [Read More]
2Loan4Less.com Goes Live
Nick Zulovich
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — 2Loan4Less.com is a newly launched free online service which consumers can use to shop for new and used car loans. By offering the ability to compare rates and terms offered by a network of lenders, consumers will ... [Read More]
AppOne Adds New SubPrime Lender to Network
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne, which is now a subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, announced late last week that Universal Special Auto Finance has joined its network of lenders. Through AppOne, Universal Special Auto Finance has the opportunity to expand ... [Read More]
CIQ/Voisys Improves Internet Finance Leads Program
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — CIQ/Voisys, an 800 and Internet-based lead generation system serving the automotive non-prime, prime and lease markets, recently announced the release of a Virtual BDC to enhance its Internet Finance Leads Program. According to officials, the new tool guarantees ... [Read More]
Flex Fund, Copart Partner
Nick Zulovich
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Flex Fund Financial Services recently announced that it has entered into an operating agreement with Copart. Through the agreement, Flex Fund is partnering with Copart to offer used-car floor planning services for Copart's customers, which include licensed ... [Read More]
Sekurus Moves Headquarters
Nick Zulovich
MURRIETA, Calif. — Sekurus, which manufacturers ON TIME and other leading auto asset protections, management and tracking systems, recently announced that its headquarters has been relocated to larger California-based offices. Officials said the move was due to continuing growth and ... [Read More]
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