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The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here
Auto data roundup: July defaults & August average interest rates
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Multiple sources of auto-finance data and more intriguing economic trends surfaced in recent days, with experts touching on defaults, interest rates and the possibility of a recession. Let’s begin this roundup with the auto portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit ... [Read More]
Auto credit availability improves to best level since March
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive noticed that July was the best conditions to get your paper bought since March, but the subprime share still softened. The July reading of Dealertrack Credit Availability Index came in at 97.4, marking the second straight month of ... [Read More]
Formula Automotive rolls out warranty reimbursement services
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Formula Automotive Consulting and Technologies, a new company specializing in warranty reimbursement for automotive dealers, announced the official launch of its consultative services. Spearheaded by fixed operations experts, Formula Automotive looks to solve the pain point of warranty rate disparity ... [Read More]
TransUnion spots 2 possible upbeat trends from Q2
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps two trends from the auto segment of the Q2 2023 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) from TransUnion might calm finance companies on the risk front. TransUnion reported the average amounts financed for new vehicles have stabilized year-over-year, while ... [Read More]
ARA hires Tony Long as new executive director
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association previously stated that the organization’s next executive director would have to possess eight distinct characteristics, including industry experience, public speaking ability and more. The ARA found its next professional leader, announcing well-known industry figure Tony Long ... [Read More]
Davis+Gilbert achieves Mansfield Certification Plus
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Davis+Gilbert announced that the law firm has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus status as part of its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The firm highlighted its Certification Plus status indicates that, in addition to meeting the consideration and ... [Read More]
KBB: July marks smallest uptick in new-model retail prices in 10 years
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
New vehicles might still be out of reach for many customers who land in the subprime credit tier. But the latest data from Kelley Blue Book showed that perhaps the prospects for putting a subprime consumer into a new model ... [Read More]
3 executive moves at EFG Companies
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
After recently highlighting an employee survey about its positive workplace, EFG Companies expanded its leadership team on Tuesday, reflecting growth opportunities in powersports, dealership training, and profit participation programs. Among the three executive moves, EFG said Adam Ouart has been ... [Read More]
APCO Holdings recaps finalizations of 4 acquisitions
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It’s been a busy year on the acquisition front for APCO Holdings. On Monday, the provider and administrator of automotive F&I products and home to the EasyCare, National Auto Care, GWC Warranty and MemberCare brands recapped that it has completed ... [Read More]
TransUnion cautious about potential ‘payment shock’ when student loan payments restart
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A portion of the contract holders in your outstanding auto finance portfolio might be facing an additional major payment obligation next month when forbearance for federal student loans expires. And TransUnion reported 36% of consumers already holding student loan debt ... [Read More]
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