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NewsMarch 23, 2016

ACA, Westlake Agree to Pay $7.4 Million in Relief to Mass. Consumers

American Credit Acceptance and Westlake Financial Services have agreed to pay $7.4 million to Massachusetts consumers to settle the state regulator's charges that they charged excessive interest rates on subprime loans.

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NewsMarch 23, 2016

Ally to Expand Econtracting to All 50 States

Dealers in Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and Wisconsin will soon be able to econtract with Ally through Dealertrack. Ally currently offers econtracting in 42 states, and hopes to complete the expansion over the next several weeks.

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NewsMarch 23, 2016

Black Book, Fitch Predict Vehicle Depreciation Will Reach 15% in 2016

In a joint report issued this week, the two firms said increased supply and incentives will drive higher depreciation in 2016. Auto ABS performance will face pressure, but no material concerns, the firms say.

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NewsMarch 22, 2016

Subprime Loans Accounted for Nearly 22% of 2015 Originations, Equifax Reports

Subprime auto loans accounted for 21.7% of all 2015 originations. The firm notes, however, that credit performance remains excellent, a sign that finance sources 'are prudently extending credit to well-underwritten borrowers.'

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NewsMarch 22, 2016

GoMoto to Bring Showroom Experience Online

GoMoto is taking its showroom customer experience platform online. This week, the firm launched GoMoto Digital, a solution that allows car buyers to begin the purchase process online and then continue the process inside the dealership simply by providing their driver's license.

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NewsMarch 22, 2016

NCM Associates Announces Launch of LiveAudit

NCM Associates' new cloud-based application works with dealership management systems to provide a new way to control cash flow as well as reduce the risk of fraud and financial mismanagement.

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NewsMarch 22, 2016

Hackers Targeting Dealerships, Firm Warns

According to Helion Automotive Technologies, Hackers are tricking dealership employees into clicking on malicious emails to gain access to F&I and accounting departments.

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NewsMarch 22, 2016

Ally to Add Independent Director to Board

Frustrated with how market perception is affecting the company's stock, Ally management announced this week it will be appointing a new independent director to its board of directors.

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NewsMarch 21, 2016

House Democrats Join Republicans in CFPB Grilling

Republicans were expected to lash out at the CFPB during its semi-annual report to Congress, but there were a few unexpected critics from the other side of the aisle as well.

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NewsMarch 17, 2016

20 Automakers Commit to Making Automotic Emergency Braking Standard Equipment by 2022

By 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety expect 99% of the U.S. auto market to have automatic emergency braking as a standard feature.

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