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Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
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
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
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
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
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

Carbiz Plans Expansion to 15 Stores, New CFO Named

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Carbiz recently announced plans to expand from three stores to 15, in addition to appointing Stanton Heintz as the company's chief financial officer. The company specializes in the buy-here, pay-here segment of the market in Florida. "We ... [Read More]

Chrysler Financial Expands Alliance with CitiFinancial Auto

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Financial, a unit of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas, recently announced it has expanded its non-prime financing alliance with CitiFinancial Auto. "Chrysler Financial is delighted to join with CitiFinancial Auto in support of our Chrysler, Jeep ... [Read More]

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The ART of AI: A Dealership Guide to Deploying AI With Confidence

AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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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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Experian Enhances Anti-Money Laundering Detection Platform

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COSTA MESA, Calif., and TORONTO — Experian recently announced enhancements to its anti-money laundering detection platform to provide additional capabilities and flexibility for financial institutions as they monitor, investigate and report suspicious monetary activity. The company has added advanced risk ... [Read More]

Lee & Mason of Maryland Offers Debt Protection Programs for Auto Lenders

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — Lee & Mason of Maryland Inc. is now offering auto lenders an innovative new program called Debt Protection that is designed to help increase loan contract volume, decrease delinquencies, increase fee income and more. Debt Protection ... [Read More]

Flex Fund Financial Services Introduced

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Several industry veterans recently launched Flex Fund Financial Services to provide used-inventory floor-planning services for dealers and salvage buyers. Discussing the new company's services with SubPrime Auto Finance News, Cliff James, Flex Fund's chief executive officer ... [Read More]

GMAC Finds Consumers Need Better Credit Report Knowledge

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — In a recent survey, GMAC discovered that the majority of consumers are well-informed about the vehicle-purchasing process; however, executives said shoppers could take more time to understand their credit scores before reviewing financing options. Meanwhile, AAA reports that ... [Read More]

Ford Credit Announces Restructure Plans, Wagner to Retire

Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Credit announced it is consolidating and centralizing most of its originations and servicing operations in the United States to help reduce costs and improve process efficiencies. Moreover, the company said it is making salaried personnel ... [Read More]

Manheim Automotive Financial Services to Expand

Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim Automotive Financial Services, working in conjunction with Manheim's Orlando Orange County Auto Auction, announced the opening of its first satellite office in Jacksonville, Fla. Executives said this new office will provide dealers all the services that traditional ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Completes Credit Facility, AmeriCredit Announces Asset-Backed Securitization

Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., and FORT WORTH, Texas — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently announced the completion of a $50-million credit facility, while AmeriCredit announced its 55th asset-backed securitization for $1.2 billion. Credit Acceptance Corp. said it completed a $50-million credit facility with ... [Read More]

DealerAccess Canada Launches eF&I Certified Interface with Reynolds

Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORONTO — DealerAccess Canada announced it has launched the eF&I Certified Finance Interface with Reynolds and Reynolds Canada as an enhanced bidirectional interface between the REYNOLDSYSTEM and the DealerAccess portal. Executives noted that the interface of DealerAccess with the REYNOLDSYSTEM ... [Read More]
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