Every car shopping journey has its highs and lows. On the positive side, it’s fun to do test drives and it’s exhilarating to drive off the lot in a new...
On the Dash:
Auto loan credit availability climbed to its highest level since June 2022 in April.
Nearly 30% of auto loans now carry terms longer than 72 months, a...
On the Dash:
Credit availability improved in February, particularly through captives and franchised used channels.
Subprime lending and extended loan terms are rising, signaling affordability pressures and higher-risk financing.
Negative...
On the Dash:
January auto credit access held steady at its highest level since October 2022, despite some mixed metrics.
Subprime lending and longer loan terms increased, expanding access for...
On the Dash:
Auto credit availability reached its 2025 high in December, with approval rates up and pricing more favorable.
Longer loan terms and reduced down payments reflect ongoing affordability...
Auto credit access declined slightly in April 2025, according to the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index dipped to 95.7 from 96.3 in March, marking a 0.7% month-over-month...
Cox Automotive released its Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for the month of September, showing that access to auto credit expanded for the first time in the last five months.
The All-Loans...
At the recent NADA Show in Las Vegas, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick stopped by the Cox Automotive Village to talk with Cheryl Miller, VP, Operations Lender Solutions and Kait Gavin, VP,...
On this edition of Inside Automotive, we're pleased to welcome back Kait Gavin, Vice President of Operations for Dealertrack Titling Solutions. Today, Gavin and anchor Jim Fitzpatrick discuss how the...
Dealerships and finance companies have had a lot of technology to choose from in the last few years, and several game-changing capabilities are now available in the market. On this...