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NewsSeptember 26, 2017

CFPB: More than 40% of U.S. Adults Struggle to Make Ends Meet

The bureau released results of a national survey that measures the financial well-being of specific consumer groups as well as the population as a whole. The regulator also announced the release of a new tool designed to allow consumers to measure their level of financial well-being.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2017

Dealers More Optimistic About Used-Car Market vs. New

Sentiment speaks to recent auto finance data showing prime and superprime car buyers shifting toward used, where the average monthly payment was $139 less than the record $504 average monthly payment for new in the second quarter.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2017

SouthwestRe, DAC Sold to Canada's iA Financial Group

iA Financial Group, one of the largest life and health insurance companies in Canada, has signed an agreement to acquire shares of third-party administrator SouthwestRe and its insurance arm, Dealers Assurance Co. The acquisition is expected to more than double the firm’s vehicle warranty business.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2017

GWC Warranty Names New Chief Revenue Officer

The F&I product provider named Brian Stach to the post. The former vice president for Internet Brands will oversee all of GWC Warranty's field sales operations, including a nationwide team of area vice presidents, dealer consultants, and trainers.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2017

Hyundai Capital America Partners With AutoGravity

Beginning in the state of California, financing through Hyundai Capital America is now accessible to AutoGravity users searching for financing for Hyundai, Kia or Genesis.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2017

RoadVantage’s New Preferred LeaseCare Combines Active Protection With Lease-End Benefit

The new program combines the ‘as you drive’ benefits of the F&I product provider’s ancillary products, including dent-and-ding, windshield repair, interior/exterior repair, and key replacement, with a lease-end benefit.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2017

Gubagoo Adds Credit Check Capability to Live Chat

Gubagoo’s new Credit Pre-Qualification feature is designed to provide dealers with rich data they can use to prequalify customers during an online chat session.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2017

Experian: Shift Toward Used Continues in Q2

The subprime pullback continued in the second quarter. However, the big news was the continued shift toward used by consumers with prime and superprime credit.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2017

S&P/Experian: Auto Default Rate Registers Largest Increase Since December 2011

Despite the nine-basis-point increase, the auto loan default rate remains near levels recorded one year ago. However, declining auto sales and the normal end-of-year push to make room for newer models may encourage easier credit conditions and raise concerns about future defaults.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2017

Hearst Autos Sets Up Shop in Atlanta

Hearst Autos now has a new, permanent office in the Antique Row district of Chamblee, Ga., near Atlanta. According to officials, the overall idea of the new office space was to create an innovative and inspiring environment.

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