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Fed: Average Amount Financed Continues Decline
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON — The average amount financed on a new-vehicle loan via an auto lender continued its descent in June, declining to $24,505, compared with $24,579 in May and $27,397 in April. The last time this figure was down so much was back ... [Read More]
Comerica: Auto Affordability Hits 28-Year High
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Consumers still in the market for a new vehicle are turning to cheaper models, according to Comerica's chief economist. This trend led the bank's affordability index to its highest level in almost 30 years. The purchase of an average-priced ... [Read More]
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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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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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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology
Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
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Chrysler Financial Names CEO, COO
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — On Monday, Chrysler Financial announced it has implemented some executive moves to further strengthen the company's focus on its core business. Taking on the newly created position of vice chairman and chief executive officer is Thomas Gilman. Basically, ... [Read More]
DealerTrack Revises Full-Year Guidance, Reports Fewer Network Transactions
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — With sales down throughout the country, not only are automakers and dealers getting hurt, but so, too, are lenders and the platforms that rely on them to bolster profits. One such instance can be found in the ... [Read More]
AmeriCredit Cuts Originations Two-Thirds by Ceasing Certain Loan Products, More
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — In AmeriCredit's latest moves to remain nimble in the current market atmosphere, the company's chief executive officer said in a conference call Wednesday that it has reduced originations over last year by two-thirds, ceased originations in Canada, ... [Read More]
Fitch Predicts Difficult Times Ahead for U.S. Dealer Floor Plan ABS
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK and CHICAGO — The weakened U.S. economy, declining dealership profitability impacted by a stressed U.S. vehicle sales environment and the weak credit profiles of U.S. auto manufacturers will lead to worsening asset performance of U.S. auto-related dealer floor plan asset-backed ... [Read More]
ACIG Selects Peak5 to Service Auto Loan Portfolio
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DENVER, Colo. — Access Capital Investment Group recently acquired a $34 million auto loan portfolio and has chosen Peak5 to service and collect on the new loans. "We chose Peak5 to service this portfolio because they provide superior back end collection ... [Read More]
Floor Planner DSC Moves Headquarters, Adds Offices in New Markets
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Dealer Services Corp., an inventory floor planning company based in Indiana, announced it is moving its corporate headquarters to a larger facility in the state. Thanks to of steady growth, both in the number of employees and overall ... [Read More]
Chrysler Revamps Incentives to Make Purchasing More Attractive; Financial Arm Completes Funding Facility
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — As Chrysler shifts its focus from leasing to retail purchasing, the automaker announced that it is repackaging its incentives to make purchasing a vehicle more affordable. The new strategy includes 72-month finance deals on an expanded range ... [Read More]
ABI Expects Bankruptcies to Surge Past 1 Million by Year-End
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings increased 48 percent nationwide in July from the same period a year ago, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute, which relies on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center. The overall July consumer ... [Read More]
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