DETROIT — According to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank, an average-priced new vehicle took 24.6 weeks of median family income in the second quarter of this year. Officials indicated the latest reading is down just slightly, 0.1 ... [Read More]

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced that GAAP net income for the quarter came in at $6.3 million, up 35 percent from $4.7 million for the second quarter of last year. Additionally, revenue for the quarter was $58.5 million, up ... [Read More]

FORT WORTH, Texas — Addressing the unstable credit market and liquidity concerns by many in the industry who are keeping a particularly watchful eye on subprime companies, AmeriCredit's president and chief executive officer reassured analysts that his company has no ... [Read More]

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., and FORT WORTH, Texas — In addition to identifying top executives, Chrysler Financial said its recent independence from DaimlerChrysler will cause no disruption in services or programs. In fact, company officials indicated the new parent company, Cerberus, ... [Read More]

CARMEL, Ind. — In an effort to correct misconceptions about its business, J.D. Byrider announced it has launched a new Web site at JDBFacts.com. "We see a parallel between us and Blockbuster," explained Steve Wedding, president of Byrider franchising. "When ... [Read More]

HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association and the National Association of Dealer Counsel announced they will hold educational sessions in September and October. The NAF Association will present a half-day workshop Sept. 23 at the Millennium Hotel in ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Bankers Association is encouraging bankers to participate in the fifth annual Get Smart About Credit Day, which brings banking professionals into schools to help teens learn valuable credit lessons. The event will be held Oct. ... [Read More]

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced Wednesday that it has purchased AutoStyleMart, which is a provider of on-demand software solutions that offers dealers the ability to procure, manage and sell vehicle accessories. Executives said the new company acquisition was designed ... [Read More]

INDIANAPOLIS — White River Capital, a special auto finance company that acquires subprime receivables from franchised and independent dealers, announced that net income for the second quarter was $1.7 million, down from $3.6 million in the same period last year. The ... [Read More]

NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services reported second-quarter net income of $293 million, compared to $787 million in 2006. According to officials, strong performance in GMAC's global automotive finance and insurance businesses offset losses in the real estate finance business. GMAC's ... [Read More]