AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Initial 2026 auto financing outlook still muted despite two positive trends
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 10:57 AM
Protective finalizes Portfolio acquisition, its eighth since 2015
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, 09:28 AM
Edmunds: More than 26% of Q4 used- & new-car deliveries backed by monthly payments topping $1,000
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 11:29 AM
A breakdown of real-world auto transportation fraud with Preowned Auto Logistics
Jeremy Louisos recapped three real-world examples of how fraud recently surfaced in the transportation space. The senior vice president of Preowned Auto Logistics also shared suggestions with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby on how firms can avoid similar situations. The ... Listen Here
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 01:00 PM
How to GROW your leadership skills with Jane Morgan and Sheila Tedesco
Two leaders from the Global Remarketing Opportunities for Women — Jane Morgan and Sheila Tedesco — appeared on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during Used Car Week 2025. Morgan and Tedesco joined Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby ... Listen Here
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 01:00 PM
Cars Commerce’s Grant Goering on the convergence of retail and wholesale
A year ago, Cars Commerce, best known for its Cars.com retail platform, took a big step into the wholesale sector by acquiring dealer-to-dealer digital auction Dealer Club, a deal CEO Alex Vetter said “closes the loop” between the retail and ... Listen Here
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 04:17 PM
2 more auto settlements with Massachusetts AG approach $8M
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, 03:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It might be a different elected official serving as the attorney general in Massachusetts, but the top member of the commonwealth’s law enforcement establishment took two swift actions in the automotive space within the space of four days last week. ... [Read More]
Hackett moves from advisor to board of directors at F&I Sentinel
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, 03:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Rick Hackett said F&I Sentinel is “doing all the right things,” so the former Hudson Cook partner and assistant director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) decided to move from an advisor to a member of the compliance service provider’s ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
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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PODCAST: Quality Acceptance CEO Ofer Alon on current state of subprime & more
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, 03:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Among the episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast recorded during the 2023 Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association, this one features Quality Acceptance CEO Ofer Alon. The head of the Van Nuys, Calif.-based finance company and ... [Read More]
Newest TransUnion auto finance data shows trend not seen in almost 10 years
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, 03:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The auto portion of TransUnion’s Q4 2022 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) included a metric that dipped to its lowest reading in nearly a decade. Viewed one quarter in arrears to account for reporting lag, TransUnion reported this week ... [Read More]
2 experts on implications of more interest-rate rises in 2023
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, 04:16 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
While smaller than the increases policymakers unfurled last year, the Federal Reserve made the expected move on Wednesday of pushing the target for the Federal Funds Rate up by another 25 basis points to the 4.50% to 4.75% range. The ... [Read More]
ARA seeks nominations for 7 industry awards
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 05:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association said submissions are open for the 2023 NARS Industry Awards, which will be given during the 15th annual North American Repossessors Summit (NARS) on April 6-7 in Orlando, Fla. Awards will be handed out in seven ... [Read More]
Wise F&I rolls out enhanced tire & wheel coverage
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 04:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Sometimes your customers not only want their tires and wheels to function correctly, they want them to look sharp, too. To help, Wise F&I recently rolled out a product offering on Monday that includes tire and wheel protection, plus appearance ... [Read More]
Reynolds acquires American Guardian Warranty Services
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 04:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In a transaction one top executive called a “industry changing,” last week Reynolds and Reynolds announced the acquisition of American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS), a provider of vehicle service contracts, limited warranties and other F&I products and services. Reynolds said ... [Read More]
CFPB spots 3 improvements made by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While still on the watch for “cutting corners to fuel their profit model,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its annual report that details improvements made by the three largest credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The ... [Read More]
Informativ launches credit & compliance solution
Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, 05:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, Informativ announced a new, complete, and proactive credit and compliance offering. The service provider that includes Credit Bureau Connection (CBC), Dealer Safeguard Solutions and CreditDriver said this revamped solution brings together innovative, mobile-first consumer credit prequalification and lead ... [Read More]
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