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Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
The Spark Between EVs & CPO
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
DealerTrack Updates DealWatch
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced it has added several enhancements to its DealWatch compliance product that are designed to enable dealers to electronically capture, store and manage all of a store's customer-related documents. These updates include DealWatch's new external document ... [Read More]
Compli Partners with Leading Auto Law Firm for Additional Compliance Content
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli announced it is launching a new effort to expand compliance content through its Dealership Compliance Management System software by aligning itself with leading industry experts who specialize in this arena. In its first step in this effort, ... [Read More]
Sonic Sells Finance Subsidiary
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Monday, Sonic Automotive announced it has sold Cornerstone Acceptance Corp., its automotive finance subsidiary. Sonic said it realized cash proceeds of about $33 million from the sale. B. Scott Smith, president and chief strategic officer, reported, ... [Read More]
VantageILM Adds Director of Product Management
Nick Zulovich
PASADENA, Calif. — VantageILM, a provider of integrated lender/leasing management solutions for finance firms, banks, leasing companies and credit unions, announced late last week that it has added Shawn Keller to its management team. As director of product management, Keller ... [Read More]
Lenders, Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
Nick Zulovich
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — Sure, it takes time, money and patience to chase after primary insurance proceeds on repossessed vehicles. Sometimes it's just easier to wash your hands of it. Or is it? RecoveryPro is a specialized, affordable asset protection ... [Read More]
Cerberus’ Snow to Speak at AFSA Conference
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — John Snow, chairman of Cerberus Capital Management and former U.S. Treasury secretary, will be a key speaker at the upcoming American Financial Services Association's 12th Vehicle Finance Conference and Expo, which is slated for Feb. 6 to ... [Read More]
DealerTrack Names Sponsors, Presentation Topics for Innovation Conference
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — This morning, DealerTrack announced the co-sponsors of its second annual Innovation Conference scheduled for Sept. 17 to 18 in Las Vegas. According to officials, the headline sponsor, Manheim, will be presenting on The Future of Online ... [Read More]
Walkaway USA Covers Consumer Auto Debt in Specific Circumstances
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — Walkaway USA has unveiled what it calls a one-of-a-kind vehicle return program dubbed Protection for Automotive Financing designed to cover the credit union marketplace. The program provides credit union members with protection against negative equity, allowing them ... [Read More]
Leedom Conference Exhibit Hall Sold Out
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom and Associates announced that the exhibit hall for its annual National Special Finance and Buy-Here, Pay-Here Conference has been sold out. Officials said they have created a waiting list as more space will added in the ... [Read More]
What Drove Wolters Kluwer Financial Services to Acquire AppOne?
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS and BATON ROUGE, La. — Now that AppOne has a parent company, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, the top executives from both companies offered insights into how the transaction will impact business. Right off the bat, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services said ... [Read More]
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