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
Linnehan’s USA Computer Systems Names Sales Director
Nick Zulovich
TRENTON, Maine — Linnehan's USA Computer Systems announced it has named Jay Rose as the company's national sales director. In this role, officials said Rose will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business related to the promotion and ... [Read More]
Honest Abe … a Car Guy?
Nick Zulovich
Editor's Note: This column is running in recognition of Presidents Day that was commemorated this past Monday. David Walsh will be a featured workshop leader at the upcoming Used Car Manager Conference in April, at which he will focus on overcoming objections ... [Read More]
DealerTrack Can Help Dealers in the Subprime Business
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack considers itself a vital resource for dealers working with credit-challenged consumers. The company boasts it has partnerships with all the leading lenders in subprime industry. "We've seen significant growth in the subprime industry," David Trinder, senior ... [Read More]
Used Car Market Report Features Subprime Market Info
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim Consulting recently released its Used Car Market Report, which summarized market conditions last year. Reflecting the growing importance of the subprime sector in the overall used-car industry, Manheim devoted quite of bit of discussion to this arena in ... [Read More]
CBA to Share New Finance Study Results at Conference
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — As in years past, the Consumer Bankers Association will release the findings of its Automobile Finance Study at its National Automobile Finance Conference & Trade Show, March 18-20 at the Austin Hilton. Leading executives from retail banking and ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Opens New Dallas/Fort Worth Store, Indianapolis Store Relocates
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — J.D. Byrider announced the opening of a new franchise in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The new facility is just one of four locations expected to be opened over the next five years by the Alabama-based franchisees. "Within ... [Read More]
Wolters Kluwer Warranties Contracts to Remove Legal Risk for Dealers, Lenders
Nick Zulovich
ffNEW YORK — Several industry professionals banded together in early 2006 to found Wolters Kluwer Financial Services as an offshoot of a large global company. The financial services division of Wolters Kluwer specializes in lessening the compliance risk to dealers and ... [Read More]
AWARE Launches Auto Financing Learning Suite for Consumers
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans Well-Informed on Automobile Retailing Economics recently launched a new Web resource to assist consumers with research in auto financing. The Auto Financing Learning Suite is available in both English and Spanish. AWARE is a nonprofit organization that ... [Read More]
Flex Fund Establishes Corporate Headquarters, Announces Partnerships
Nick Zulovich
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — In addition to reporting two new partnerships, Flex Fund Financial Services LLC, which specializes in providing inventory financing, announced it has relocated to a larger corporate headquarters in Yorba Linda, Calif. "Our new offices better accommodate our ... [Read More]
Compli, AAS Partner to Expand California Services
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli and Auto Advisory Services announced they are collaborating to expand Compli's Dealership Compliance Management System with additional products and services to help California dealerships effectively manage the broadening compliance requirements. AAS and Compli said they plan to ... [Read More]
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