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
DealerTrack Adds Lead Providers
Sunday, Jul. 16, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — In recent announcements, DealerTrack said its network is now offering lead management systems, with InterActive Financial Marketing Group, provider of Carloan.com, Autoloan.com and (800) AUTO-LOAN, the most recent addition, joining Bar None and BlueSky Marketing Group. ... [Read More]
DMV Taskforces Visit Calif. Dealers to Ensure Compliance with Car Buyer s Bill of Rights
Friday, Jul. 14, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 14, 2006) — California DMV taskforces are currently visiting dealerships throughout the state to ensure they are in compliance with the Car Buyer's Bill of Rights, which went into effect July 1. Mike Macaulay, an independent car ... [Read More]
Chase to Open Business Center for Dealers in Seattle
Friday, Jul. 14, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (July 14, 2006) — Chase Auto Finance Corp. announced Thursday that it will be opening a full-spectrum Seattle business center this month, which is designed to expand the company's services and better help area car dealers offer ... [Read More]
Car-Mart: 06 Gross Profit Down 2% Due to Higher Vehicle Costs
Friday, Jul. 7, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (July 7, 2006) — Gross profits for America's Car-Mart fell 2 percent for fiscal year 2006 due to higher vehicle costs and higher expenses in preparing units for sale, company executives reported Thursday. Cart-Mart's income for the year ... [Read More]
RouteOne Signs 100th Finance Source
Wednesday, Jul. 5, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (July 5, 2006) — RouteOne recently announced it has signed its 100th lender, signaling a 40-percent increase in the number of finance sources available since January. "The quality of our 100 lending partners is especially noteworthy," said ... [Read More]
Bouncing Back from Lean Times, AmeriCredit Shows Growth
Monday, Jul. 3, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas (July 3, 2006) — After making some tough decisions in 2003 and trimming their portfolio, AmeriCredit executives promised to slowly build their business back up. As of 2006, executives said they are witnessing the fruition of their ... [Read More]
Finance Express Adds Acton as VP of Direct Lending
Monday, Jul. 3, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (July 3, 2006) — Finance Express, which operates an auto finance platform for independent dealers, announced it has hired Shannon Acton for the newly created position of vice president of direct lending. She will be responsible ... [Read More]
Automotive Dealership Institute Partners with Dealership for Life
Saturday, Jul. 1, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Automotive Dealership Institute announced it has joined forces with Dealership for Life, which is a nationwide dealership customer loyalty and retention program. ADI offers a variety of courses covering the gamut of a dealer’s operations, while ... [Read More]
AppOne Introduces Dealer Bootcamp for Independents
Thursday, Jun. 29, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANTON ROUGE, La. (June 29, 2006) — AppOne announced it has developed a Dealer Bootcamp to teach how independent dealers can use the company's platform to connect to lenders. The Dealer Bootcamp, which was created as part of the national ... [Read More]
Car-Mart Opens Second Alabama Dealership
Wednesday, Jun. 28, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (June 28, 2006) — America's Car-Mart recently announced the opening of its newest dealership in Muscle Shoals, Ala. "This will be our second dealership to open in the state of Alabama," said T.J. 'Skip' Falgout III, chairman and ... [Read More]
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