AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Initial 2026 auto financing outlook still muted despite two positive trends
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 10:57 AM
Protective finalizes Portfolio acquisition, its eighth since 2015
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, 09:28 AM
Edmunds: More than 26% of Q4 used- & new-car deliveries backed by monthly payments topping $1,000
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 11:29 AM
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
Imagine being a dealer and the vehicle you expected to be transported to your store isn’t on the hauler behind your showroom. And no one knows where the vehicle is. To help avoid the unfortunate situation, Autosled vice president of ... Listen Here
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
The hidden costs of getting paid with Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas
As payment technologies evolve, so do the risks. Dealers are increasingly targeted by sophisticated fraud schemes, and compliance requirements are tightening. Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas recapped the current environment on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during ... Listen Here
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 04:39 PM
A breakdown of real-world auto transportation fraud with Preowned Auto Logistics
Jeremy Louisos recapped three real-world examples of how fraud recently surfaced in the transportation space. The senior vice president of Preowned Auto Logistics also shared suggestions with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby on how firms can avoid similar situations. The ... Listen Here
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 01:00 PM
NABD’s Shilson Offers Some Insight into Benefits of Payment Devices
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers recently held its three-day Underwriting and Collections Conference in November. Several key topics took center stage, including GPS device analysis, DMS solutions, collections, underwriting and regulatory compliance, among much more. "The conference ... [Read More]
iMETRIK Solutions Plans Free Webinar for Dealers, Lenders
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MONTREAL — iMETRIK Solutions is offering a free Webinar for lenders and buy-here, pay-here dealers who are interested in learning more about how technology can improve loan performance. The presentation titled "Best Practices with GPS Collection and Recovery Tools" will be ... [Read More]
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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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ABI: Bankruptcies Approach Four-Year Highs
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Total bankruptcy filings continue to trend higher this year — reaching levels not seen in four years — according to the most recent data compiled by the American Bankruptcy Institute. In the third quarter of 2009 alone, ABI found that ... [Read More]
TransUnion: Less Demand, Fewer Auto Loans Lead to Higher Delinquencies
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — In its latest auto lending analysis, TransUnion.com discovered that the national 60-day delinquency rate climbed between the second and third quarters from 0.73 percent to 0.81 percent. Meanwhile, the year-over-year delinquency rate grew by 1.25 percent in the third ... [Read More]
Fitch: Auto ABS Beats Seasonality Trend But Higher Losses, Delinquencies to Remain
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Despite various negative indicators, U.S. auto asset-backed securities' delinquency and annualized net losses actually improved at a time of the year when performance characteristically begins to deteriorate, according to Fitch Ratings. In fact, the company found that 60-plus ... [Read More]
PROCON Signs Deal for Services, Wins Award for Growth
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — PROCON also reached an agreement for services with a company that has a broad reach throughout the automotive industry. Having recently been honored for industry growth by T-Mobile, PROCON's mobile resource management system now will be utilized by ... [Read More]
WhereMembersDrive.com Rolls Out New Programs for Colorado Credit Unions
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DENVER — A pair of new programs available to participating Colorado credit unions and their members opens the door to exclusive online used-vehicle listings. One of the initiatives through WhereMembersDrive.com allows these credit unions to post recently repossessed vehicles. Then, their ... [Read More]
CNW: Auto Lenders’ Unwillingness to Fund Subprime Paper Likely to Continue to Constrain Sales
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Auto lenders are still apparently remaining very cautious in the quantity of subprime applications they approve and book. And while CNW Research points to this market as extremely profitable as the economy improves, the company also noted it's going to ... [Read More]
Westlake Financial Expands Dealer Base by 20%, Seeks Further 2010 Growth
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services announced late last week that it is looking to continue to expand originations through the end of the year and into 2010. As part of this drive, the company has launched a shared-participation program. ... [Read More]
Despite Tough Environment, NowAuto Shows Improvements
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — Despite a troubled economy that has impacted auto purchasing, charge-offs and defaults, buy-here, pay-here dealer group NowAuto said its performance across various metrics have actually improved. More specifically, NowAuto Group reported that purchases, charge-offs and defaults have, in fact, improved significantly ... [Read More]
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