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NewsFebruary 19, 2015

Experian: Total Outstanding Auto Loan Balance Hits All-Time High

The total outstanding balance on open automotive loans hit $886 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014, but subprime and deep subprime market share remained at low levels.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2015

Equifax Refutes ‘Subprime Bubble’ in New Report

A new analysis by Equifax economists shows the median consumer credit score increased by 52 points after taking out a subprime auto loan.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2015

Autobytel Invests in GoMoto’s Car-Shopping HUBs

Autobytel has made a strategic investment in GoMoto’s cloud-based HUB, a large touchscreen display that allows showroom customers to browse new- and used-car inventory, research, build and price vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2015

CNA’s Participation Plans Distribute More Than $38 Million in 2014

To date, the F&I product provider has returned $329 million through its dealer participation plans, with company officials noting that 2014 distributions exceeded the highest return since the inception of those programs.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 12, 2015

Asbury Posts Record Earnings in Q4 2014

Fourth-quarter F&I net per vehicle retailed rose $30 from a year ago to $1,374 for the public dealer group. That performance helped drive record earnings during the quarter.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 12, 2015

Penske Posts Most Profitable Year Behind Strong Q4 Performance

Penske Automotive Group realized a 16% increase in revenue and a 14% bump in adjusted income from continuing operations in 2014’s fourth quarter. The dealer group’s CEO also discussed its plan to pilot the NADA’s fair credit compliance program at four stores.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 12, 2015

People and Process Drive Group 1’s U.S. Per-Copy Average to $1,521

Consolidating its lender base and improved availability of consumer financing were other reasons cited for the fourth-quarter performance of the group’s U.S.-based F&I operations.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

NADA: Leasing Driving New-Vehicle Deliveries

Lease registrations have improved by an annual average of 18% since 2011, according to the NADA’s most recent installment of its Used Car Guide Perspective report.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

EFG Compliance Officer Earns Consumer Credit Compliance Certification

EFG's Karen Klees became one of the first 100 compliance officers to earn certification under the NAF Association's new program. Last April, the company's entire dealer services team earned AFIP certification.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

Kiplinger Announces 2015 Best Value Awards

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has released its annual buyer’s guide, which includes the publication’s Best Value Awards for cars.

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