AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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2025 Loss Mitigation Executive of the Year: Craig Paterson of GM Financial
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, 02:23 PM
PODCAST: Used Car Week Hall of Famer Becky Igo of Allied Solutions
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 10:48 AM
2025 Repossession Agent of the Year: Phil Hanks of Connect 1 Recovery
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, 10:34 AM
Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
NAF Association Publishes Non-Prime Study
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. —The National Automotive Finance Association announced it has published its 2008 Non-Prime Automotive Financing Survey. The survey, conducted by outside consultant BenchMark Consulting International analyzes 2007 year-end data. This year, 26 companies participated in the survey, representing large ... [Read More]
The Proper Perspective for Collection Success
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
I've often said that one of the most difficult jobs at CenterOne Financial Services is that of a collector, working with financially challenged customers all day, every day. And although the job is difficult, it doesn't have to be complex. ... [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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CBA to Host Fair Lending Conference
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association's Fair Lending Conference offers timely content and has the ability to attract speakers with insight on the issues. This year's event will be held Nov. 5-7 at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, ... [Read More]
GMAC Teams Up with Groups to Improve Financial Education
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services announced it partnered with Operation HOPE and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce to offer the seminar "Take Your Life Back and Get Out of Debt," which was held Aug. 23, during the final week ... [Read More]
FDIC: Securitized Auto Loan, Lease Charge Offs Up Slightly; Banks May Have to Pay Higher Premiums
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taking a deeper look into the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s Quarterly Banking Profile, SubPrime Auto Finance News discovered details on auto loans. Looking at maximum credit exposure for auto loans, SubPrime found that this figure is declining, coming ... [Read More]
ABI: Bankruptcies Rise to Highest Levels Since Law Change
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — In a mounting trend of more filings, the total number of U.S. bankruptcies filed during the first six months of this year grew by 29.2 percent over the same period in 2007, according to data released Wednesday by ... [Read More]
Zag Names New President, COO
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Zag recently announced it has named a new company president and chief operating officer. Automotive industry e-commerce innovator Chris Porch has joined the company in this role. According to officials, Porch is a hands-on leader who excels ... [Read More]
Early Bird Deal on Booths for Leedom Conference Ends This Month
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom and Associates is preparing for its 14th Annual National Special Finance and Buy-Here, Pay-Here Conference, which is slated for Oct. 12-14 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The company announced that the deadline for early bird deals ... [Read More]
Compli Launches Red Flags Toolkit
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli announced the release of its Red Flags Toolkit today, which was developed in collaboration with Michael Benoit, a partner at Hudson Cook, LLP. The Red Flags Toolkit, available at no extra charge to current and future customers ... [Read More]
Edmunds.com Presents Confessions of an Auto Finance Manager
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The auto finance manager's office, where most vehicle purchases are finalized at dealerships, is a treacherous place for consumers, according to Edmunds.com. To help consumers navigate this arena, the company recently announced that it has followed up on the ... [Read More]
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