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4 experts on dealer M&A, retail buy-sell landscape
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 05:32 PM
Dealership acquisitions and ownership changes seem to surface multiple times per week nowadays. How those deals come to fruition was the focus of a Used Car Week 2025 panel discussion led by Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby. Sharing their insights ... Listen Here
3 lender executives on affordability & more in auto finance
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 05:09 PM
Used Car Week 2025 featured a panel focused on the state of auto finance. Led by Jennifer Martin of the NAF Association, Christopher Mitcham of Santander Consumer USA, Mary Leigh Phillips of Bridgecrest Acceptance and Amy Brooks of Chase Auto ... Listen Here
Smoothing dealer path to buying cars from consumers with Anthony Monteiro of AutoAcquire AI
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, 05:57 PM
More dealers are seeking inventory by buying directly from consumers. But some managers are still struggling with how to best execute a plan. To help dealers of all sizes in various markets, AutoAcquire AI CEO Anthony Monteiro appeared on the ... Listen Here

Car-Mart Announces New Store Opening

Thursday, Jun. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (June 15, 2006) — America’s Car-Mart recently announced the opening of its newest dealership in Sedalia, Mo. This new location marks the second dealership opening since the company’s current fiscal year began on May 1. The company also ... [Read More]

Myers Takes Home NIADA National Quality Dealer Title

Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS (June 14, 2006) — Hundreds of independent dealers, vendors and industry executives were on hand during last week’s National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s Annual Convention and Expo in Las Vegas to see dealer Tracy Myers, of Winston-Salem, N.C., ... [Read More]

Manheim Announces Addition of N.A.D.A. Values to POINT, Other News

Tuesday, Jun. 13, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA (June 13, 2006) — In addition to other announcements, Manheim said subscribers to POINT now have access to N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guide Co.’s values, along with valuations already provided by Manheim Market Report and Edmunds True Market Value. ... [Read More]

CUDL Launches New Web Site for Credit Unions

Monday, Jun. 12, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (June 12, 2006) — CU Direct Corp., which administers the Credit Union Direct Lending program, recently unveiled its next-generation vehicle research and shopping Web site for credit unions and their members. According to officials, the completely redesigned ... [Read More]

Escrow.com, Vehicle Title, Finance Express Partner to Boost Online Security

Wednesday, Jun. 7, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. (June 7, 2006) — To help protect vehicle buyers, sellers and lenders during an Internet transaction, Escrow.com announced Monday it will partner with Vehicle Title to provide TitleGuard Vehicle Title Insurance on loans generated through the Finance Express ... [Read More]

Smith to Take Office as NIADA President This Week

Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS (June 6, 2006) — Sharing his story prior to taking office as the next president of National Independent Automobile Dealers Association's at this week's annual convention in Las Vegas, Randle Smith said he learned one of life's hardest ... [Read More]

Carfax: Illinois Sees Dramatic Rise in Flood-Damaged Vehicles

Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO (June 6, 2006) — Carfax announced Monday that the number of flood-damaged vehicles showing up for sale in Illinois has increased by 96 percent since 2002. “These figures underscore just how important it is for consumers to find out ... [Read More]

BuyerID Launched to Protect Dealers from Fraud, ID Theft

Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. (June 6, 2006) — With the FBI reporting that franchised and independent dealers are increasingly becoming targets of identity thieves, First Advantage CREDCO has introduced BuyerID, a new suite of smart identity verification solutions. According to officials, BuyerID ... [Read More]

RouteOne Processed 1 Million May Applications

Monday, Jun. 5, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (June 5, 2006) — RouteOne announced Friday that it processed 1 million credit applications in May, and executives project the volume will continue to rise going forward. "Successfully processing 1 million applications in a month is an ... [Read More]
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