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DealerTrack Upgrades Compliance Solution
Thursday, Jun. 3, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack recently unveiled several enhancements to its compliance solution, rolling them all into a new Compliance Dashboard. Company officials explained the Compliance Dashboard can provide an overview of compliance-related activity across a store's current deals on a ... [Read More]
Wisconsin Significantly Revises Auto-Title Loan Regulations
Thursday, Jun. 3, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin lawmakers recently altered a measure that now greatly regulates the use of auto-title loans. The bill that passed through the state legislature and the governor's office stipulates that vehicles can only be used as collateral for a purchase, ... [Read More]
Auto Master Partners with iMETRIK on System Integration
Thursday, Jun. 3, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — Auto Master Systems and iMETRIK Solutions recently revealed a new integration partnership. Executives explained the partnership is designed to provide Auto Master clients with a single interface to gather GPS asset tracking data. The companies believe the agreement can ... [Read More]
Chrysler Continues Zero-Percent Financing
Thursday, Jun. 3, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — In an incentive package similar to its May deals, Chrysler is offering zero-percent financing through GMAC Financial Services on most of its 2010 lineup, the automaker announced this week. For Chrysler brand vehicles, the options are zero-percent ... [Read More]
Study: Pent Up Subprime Consumer Demand Could Show Itself in Used Sales
Tuesday, Jun. 1, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — A recent study by A.T. Kearney discovered that only a one-point increase in auto loan approval rates could lead to relatively healthy jump in sales. "At current loan rates, a one-point increase in loan approval rates can increase ... [Read More]
Prestige Financial Seeks Out Dealer Relationships as It Returns to Growth
Tuesday, Jun. 1, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — After making some tough decisions and pulling back on loan volumes approved and dealer relationship numbers, Scot Seagrave, of Prestige Financial, said the company is ramping back up and reaching out to more dealers. The plan ... [Read More]
NICB, IGS Partner to Improve Vehicle Portfolio Monitoring
Tuesday, Jun. 1, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES PLAINES, Ill. — The National Insurance Crime Bureau and IGS, a Las Vegas-based provider of skip-tracing, asset location and collateral recovery services to lenders, recently formed a partnership to better monitor vehicle portfolios. The agreement is meant to offer auto ... [Read More]
Chase Auto Finance Expands Pennsylvania Footprint
Tuesday, Jun. 1, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PITTSBURGH — Less than a week after announcing the opening of an office in the Midwest, Chase Auto Finance unveiled a new location on Tuesday in Pennsylvania. Executives explained this new Custom Finance office in Pittsburgh is meant to serve the ... [Read More]
Nowcom Highlights Capability of New Web-Based DMS
Thursday, May. 27, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Nowcom recently rolled out a new Web-based DMS, which the dealer management solutions provider contends is a major upgrade from its Dealer Desktop program. Among the new features of DealerCenter 7 is an inventory management tool with vehicle ... [Read More]
AmeriCredit’s Berce to Keynote NAF Association Conference Next Week
Thursday, May. 27, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association is preparing for its 14th Annual Below-Prime Credit Auto Financing Conference slated to kick off next week at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth. The event will run June 2-4, with Dan ... [Read More]