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SPONSORED EPISODE: Bracing for more than ‘portfolio stress’ with John Elias of Allied Solutions
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development with Allied Solutions, acknowledged lenders might be experiencing more than just “portfolio stress” since delinquencies, insurance costs, negative equity, and repossessions are all intensifying at the same time. Elias, who was ... Listen Here
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Retail
AutoCanada sells Chicagoland store to Serra; AutoNation expands in SF Bay Area
AutoCanada took another major step towards divesting its U.S. properties, selling Toyota of Lincolnwood in the Chicago area for $40 million in cash (CAD) to Serra Automotive. The deal closed Monday. AutoCanada anticipates selling the rest of its remaining U.S. ... [Read More]
Carvana & Jimmie Johnson help drive automotive career development
Carvana has teamed up with the Jimmie Johnson Foundation to help fast track the career development of aspiring automotive professionals. The online used-car retailer and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion have debuted Driving Brighter Futures, a grant program that aims ... [Read More]
Wholesale
Super Dispatch highlights potential fuel-cost savings via SuperCard
According to tracking by AAA, the average cost in the U.S. for a gallon of diesel fuel on Tuesday sat at an even $5, which is down by 63 cents per gallon during the past month. But it’s still way ... [Read More]
Matt Arias to lead Mid Kansas Auto Auction as GM
Former Manheim, America’s Auto Auction and ACV executive Matt Arias has a new role leading an auction of his own. Arias, who has been in the auction business since 1999 and was the longtime co-chair of the NAAA Auction Standards ... [Read More]
Technology
Cox Automotive Navigator designed to help dealers use multiple technology solutions
There are some times when repetitions can be valuable, like refining your golf swing or learning another language. But Cox Automotive recognized that repetition at the dealership sometimes can be burdensome for managers and salespeople. So, on Thursday, the company ... [Read More]
VMS survey shows demand grows for smarter communication workflows in fleet management
The phrase “just send me a text” is commonplace during conversations nowadays, but the latest industry survey orchestrated by Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) showed that’s perhaps not the best option for top efficiency in fleet management. Through that survey, the ... [Read More]
Analysis
Reality of buyers at independent dealerships: Need over want & under financial pressure
“Know Your Buyer, Grow Your Lot” is the title of a new research ebook from Cox Automotive, which consulted with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association on the project. And one major trend that independent dealers should know about their ... [Read More]
Edmunds highlights which used cars could be acquired for the cost of World Cup Final tickets
Edmunds tracks retail prices for used cars regularly. But soaring ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup also caught attention of site analysts. So, Edmunds merged the topics of used cars and soccer together on Wednesday to see what kind ... [Read More]
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