Edmunds on why appeal of used EVs could surge as gas prices keep rising & affordability remains challenging

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PODCAST: Carleton’s Tim Yalich on how critical accurate payment information is to today’s car shoppers

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Already the top factor holding back dealership business, potential economic headwinds build

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Industry Elite: Sean Morgan of Westlake Financial

Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 03:07 PM

Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Sean Morgan, who is executive vice president of finance and operations at Westlake Financial. Morgan talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby ... Listen Here

Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Tom Kontos of Auto Auction Holdings

Monday, Mar. 23, 2026, 01:56 PM

Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners continue with Tom Kontos, who now is analytics advisor for Auto Auction Holdings. Convinced to come out of retirement and get back in the business last fall with the growing wholesale ... Listen Here

Industry Elite: Mike Clark Jr. of C&C Cars

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026, 03:50 PM

Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Mike Clark Jr., operations manager of C& C Cars in Pinellas Park, Fla. Clark is a third-generation dealer and helps run the family business ... Listen Here

Experts anticipate rate cut, but benefits to automotive still tough to project

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Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025, 09:20 AM

Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor

Experts agree the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will trim interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. How long it will take for that cut to lift the fortunes of dealerships and finance companies is much less ... [Read More]

Fallout from Tricolor bankruptcy intensifies throughout subprime space

Tricolor gains US patent for AI-driven underwriting tool

Monday, Sep. 15, 2025, 10:48 AM

Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor

Subprime auto financing is getting much more complex, from underwriting to securitizations. Likely connected with fallout from last week’s Tricolor Holdings’ Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Credit Acceptance filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday morning, addressing ... [Read More]

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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...

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The Dealer’s Guide to Smarter GPS Tracking

A Buyer’s Guide for Independent Dealer, BHPH, and Auto Finance Leaders Reducing Risk, Unlocking Opportunity Independent dealers and finance companies...

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Used Car Turn Vendor Management Checklist

Vehicles touch multiple vendors before they ever hit the lot, and when approvals, communication, and invoices are scattered, delays are...

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KPA elevates CFO to be CEO

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025, 10:40 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

On Thursday, KPA promoted one of its top executives to be CEO. The provider of environment, health, and safety and workplace compliance solutions announced the appointment of Michael Bruns as chief executive officer. KPA highlighted Bruns brings more than 30 ... [Read More]

Latest acquisition by APCO Holdings expands footprint into NY

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025, 10:24 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

APCO Holdings got back into acquisition mode this week. The provider of F&I products and dealer solutions has acquired the assets of Lawley Automotive Dealer Solutions. The company said this acquisition demonstrates APCO’s commitment to protecting “what moves dealers” and ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Experian on how much auto refinancing is gaining traction

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025, 09:54 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights, said consumers are looking for ways to secure more favorable vehicle financing terms, especially with interest rates leveling out and perhaps a cut coming next week from the Federal Reserve. The base ... [Read More]

ARA committee identifies technology pain points & offers possible remedies

Details of upcoming repossession webinars from ARA & Weltman

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025, 12:01 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The technology committee of the American Recovery Association didn’t just pinpoint what it believes are five of the primary challenges repossession agents face. The group also offered 15 recommendations to help smooth those challenges to foster what it called “a ... [Read More]

MBSi partners with Loanbridge to expand vehicle data offerings

LCT teams with AKUVO to streamline loan refunds

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025, 11:59 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Soon after gaining a new client relationship in the credit union market, MBSi landed a partnership to drive vehicle recoveries and efficiency via what the company called near-time data. On Wednesday, MBSi and Loanbridge announced a new partnership to integrate ... [Read More]

Protective Asset Protection unveils newest F&I training program fueled by AI

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025, 11:57 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Protective Asset Protection announced the expansion of its auto, RV, powersport, and marine training program, introducing new resources designed to equip F&I managers with the skills needed for success in a competitive market. The company highlighted that the enhanced program, ... [Read More]

Informativ introduces Verified Stips powered by TurboPass

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Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025, 11:56 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Informativ on Tuesday introduced a new feature to instantly verify “stips” — the additional documents or information required to finalize a contract — for businesses including auto dealers and financing companies The provider of fraud prevention, compliance and credit technology ... [Read More]

Agora moves recently hired Pratt to be head of its Financial Institutions Group

Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025, 10:19 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Agora Data hired Wendy Pratt less than a month ago to be its vice president of sales strategy. Then on Monday, the fintech innovator of advanced capital solutions in subprime and non-prime consumer finance announced the appointment of Pratt to ... [Read More]

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