AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
GWC Warranty & Southern Auto Finance Align to Push Vehicle Service Contracts, GAP Program
Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — GWC Warranty Corp. and Southern Auto Finance Co. formed a vehicle service contract strategic alliance this week. The companies indicated the alliance means SAFCo now offers through its dealers the GWC vehicle service contract and GAP program. ... [Read More]
Capital One Holds More Auto Loans for Investment & Sees Charge-Offs Decline
Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — In revealing company-wide financials Wednesday, Capital One reported on a few key trends in its auto finance division. For the second quarter, period-end automobile loans held for investment accounted for $19.22 billion, compared to $18.34 billion in the ... [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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BlueYield Partners with Site Dedicated to Serving Indian Consumers
Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — BlueYield, a consumer auto finance lending exchange and provider of private-label affinity automotive financing programs, recently teamed up with a website aimed at reaching the Indian community throughout Michigan and the United States. BlueYield officials now ... [Read More]
Fed Reveals Latest Average New-Vehicle Loan Rate by Commercial Banks
Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve still hasn't resumed its regular reporting on averages for new-vehicle loans by finance companies. But officials late last week did share the latest average by commercial banks. The Fed determined the average interest rate ... [Read More]
Daimler Truck Financial to Offer Financing Services to Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Dealers, Customers
Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J.— Daimler Truck Financial revealed Monday that it will begin providing financial products and services for more than 175 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America dealers and their customers. DTF noted that through this partnership ... [Read More]
VINtek to Help Texas Hold Auto Liens Electronically
Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — VINtek revealed this week that it has helped with the drafting of legislation that will allow the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to develop rules to hold auto liens electronically, instead of via paper titles. Texas House Bill 2575 ... [Read More]
Hudson: Look for More of the Same at Next FTC Roundtable
Thursday, Jul. 7, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The Federal Trade Commission announced its second auto dealer roundtable is to be held Aug. 2-3 at the St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio. The FTC says it wants Roundtable II to focus on ... [Read More]
NASDAQ Sends Deficiency Notice to CPS
Thursday, Jul. 7, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services revealed this week it received a NASDAQ staff deficiency letter on June 30. The letter indicated the company had failed during the 30-business day period that ended June 28 to comply with the minimum ... [Read More]
Chase Auto Finance Expands Pittsburgh Subprime Office
Thursday, Jul. 7, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PITTSBURGH — Chase Auto Finance recently expanded its Custom Finance office in Pittsburgh to better serve needs of dealers in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The new office is located at 4075 Monroeville, Blvd., Suite 400 in Monroeville, Pa. The office currently ... [Read More]
SNAAC & Dealers Give Back to Troops
Thursday, Jul. 7, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MASON, Ohio — Security National Automotive Acceptance Corp. recently announced that it made a donation to The Thank You Foundation, an Ohio-based charity that assists veterans, active duty personnel and their families during times of need. At a private gathering, SNAAC president ... [Read More]
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