TSLA389.680-4.78%
GM76.770-0.87%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.790-1.01%
CYD44.815-1.055%
HMC28.7550.865%
TM179.5202.6%
CVNA69.755-0.835%
PAG205.7305.33%
LAD337.7706.4%
AN208.6205.08%
GPI327.9858.585%
ABG226.4958.065%
SAH102.0502.32%
TSLA389.680-4.78%
GM76.770-0.87%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.790-1.01%
CYD44.815-1.055%
HMC28.7550.865%
TM179.5202.6%
CVNA69.755-0.835%
PAG205.7305.33%
LAD337.7706.4%
AN208.6205.08%
GPI327.9858.585%
ABG226.4958.065%
SAH102.0502.32%
TSLA389.680-4.78%
GM76.770-0.87%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.790-1.01%
CYD44.815-1.055%
HMC28.7550.865%
TM179.5202.6%
CVNA69.755-0.835%
PAG205.7305.33%
LAD337.7706.4%
AN208.6205.08%
GPI327.9858.585%
ABG226.4958.065%
SAH102.0502.32%


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IRS eases reporting for lenders on 2025 auto loan interest under H.R. 1, allowing borrower statements in place of direct IRS filings.

IRS eases auto loan interest reporting for lenders under new tax law

- October 31, 2025
On the Dash: Lenders do not need to report 2025 auto loan interest directly to the IRS if borrowers receive a statement by Jan. 31, 2026. The deduction allows consumers...
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Credit washing scams are rising in auto lending, with fraudsters boosting scores to access loans, even among low-risk borrowers.

Auto loan fraud growing among low-risk auto borrowers

- October 30, 2025
On the Dash: Credit washing lets borrowers temporarily boost scores by disputing accurate negative accounts to secure auto loans. Auto loan fraud losses are highest among prime and super-prime borrowers,...
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Paul Brown, finance

Paul Brown shares insights on modern dealership finance

- October 30, 2025
Dealership leaders looking to strengthen their finance operations will soon have new insights at their disposal. Back by popular demand, F&I Today, hosted by Paul Brown, explores the strategies driving...
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Chad Staples shares F&I strategies, reinsurance tips, and wealth-building advice for dealers in this Training Camp episode.

Chad Staples unpacks how dealers can boost back-end profits through reinsurance

- October 28, 2025
Understanding reinsurance and profit share can turn everyday F&I contracts into a powerful wealth-building tool. On today's episode of Training Camp, host Adam Marburger is joined by Chad Staples, president...
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State-backed digital titling is modernizing dealer operations, speeding transactions, reducing errors, and improving vehicle ownership security.

Why state-backed digital titling is the future for dealerships

- October 27, 2025
Across every corner of the automotive industry, technology has reshaped how vehicles are bought, financed, and sold. Yet one critical process has remained stubbornly slow to modernize: titling. Dealers have...
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Subprime auto loan delinquencies hit record highs as lower-income Americans struggle with rising car costs and tighter budgets.

Auto delinquencies climb as lower-income Americans struggle with car payments

- October 22, 2025
On the Dash: Over 6% of subprime auto loans are now more than 60 days delinquent, the highest on record. Vehicle repossessions surged to 1.73 million last year, the most...
Articles Headlines
Andrew Suntrup shares how integrity, personal growth, and perseverance drive leadership at Suntrup Automotive Group.

Andrew Suntrup on leading with integrity and growing his family’s automotive legacy

- October 14, 2025
True leadership begins with personal growth and is defined by perseverance, humility and unwavering integrity. On today's episode of Training Camp, Andrew Suntrup discusses his journey in retail automotive and...
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Auto credit access rises in September, with subprime loans increasing and approval rates holding steady, easing financing for consumers.

Auto credit loosens in September as subprime access grows

- October 13, 2025
On the Dash: Auto credit access improved in September, resuming a broader trend of looser lending. Subprime loans rose to 14.2%, showing expanded access for higher-risk borrowers. Longer loan terms...
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In today’s market, the ability to address credit concerns with authority is imperative for deal flow and customer retention.

A dealer’s guide to credit score conversations

- October 7, 2025
Rising interest rates, tightening lender standards and sophisticated buyers have increased the importance of credit score conversations. In today’s market, the ability to address credit concerns with authority is imperative...
Articles F&I
Jason Swiech shares CDK’s 2025 F&I Shopper Study insights on improving satisfaction, trust, and engagement at dealerships.

CDK’s Jason Swiech on F&I strategies to boost customer trust

- October 1, 2025
The F&I process remains one of the most critical touchpoints in the dealership. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, CDK's F&I Product Marketing Manager, Jason Swiech, breaks down the key...
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