André-Martin Hobbs, Author at DecisioningIT

Retrospective: Top 25 finance companies findings from 2020

Retrospective: Top 25 finance companies findings from 2020

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Subprime Auto Finance New) — The auto-finance industry’s appetite for the highest-risk paper declined in 2020. According to Experian’s Q4 2020 State of the Automotive Finance Market report, analysts discovered deep subprime originations of all contracts booked in...

August 31, 2021

Four tips for a top-notch virtual F&I sales experience

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Four tips for a top-notch virtual F&I sales experience

By Kristine Cain (CBT News) Many industry experts are predicting that a slow exit from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on dealerships will force many to continue a trend towards offering digital or ‘no-touch’ deliveries. That means...

August 30, 2021

The entrepreneurs behind Dealer.com discuss their latest startup venture

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The entrepreneurs behind Dealer.com discuss their latest startup venture

This CBT original series (Founder Focus with Steve Greenfield, founder of Automotive Ventures) dives into the inside stories behind some of the most impressive entrepreneurial journeys. In this segment, Greenfield sits down with the Co-founders of Fluency, Inc., a digital advertising automation platform...

August 29, 2021

Reynolds partners with DealerCorp to deploy deskit & stockit

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Reynolds partners with DealerCorp to deploy deskit & stockit

DAYTON, Ohio – AutoRemarketing A dealership software company with a significant presence in the United States is looking to broaden its footprint to the North. Reynolds and Reynolds recently announced a new partnership in Canada with DealerCorp Solutions, a software company with...

August 28, 2021

National Auto Care acquires 5 more F&I agencies

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National Auto Care acquires 5 more F&I agencies

Source: Subprime Auto News On Tuesday, NAC showed why as senior vice president of mergers & acquisitions Courtney Hoffman announced acquisitions of five Midwest and West Coast agencies that further accelerate its growth strategy that focuses on partnering with like-minded,...

August 26, 2021

Waning customer interest in cars swells loan size, payments for trucks

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Waning customer interest in cars swells loan size, payments for trucks

JOHN HUETTER – Automotive News Customers’ increasing preference for crossovers and SUVs means they’re making higher monthly payments and borrowing a few thousand dollars more to buy their vehicles, Experian said this month. Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s senior director of automotive financial...

August 24, 2021

Carlala – A Canadian Carvana inspired competitor to CanadaDrives

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Carlala – A Canadian Carvana inspired competitor to CanadaDrives

AutoRemarketing – The Canadian online vehicle retailing space will have another participant by the end of the year. And it’s inspired by one of the well-known operations from the United States. Last week, TEDA International Auto Group — a multinational,...

August 20, 2021

4,500 vehicles sold online: Similar front-end and F&I profits

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4,500 vehicles sold online: Similar front-end and F&I profits

Asbury’s Clicklane digital retailing platform shines in Q2 (www.autonews.com) Asbury Automotive Group said the first full quarter with its new digital retailing platform Clicklane saw online car buyers overwhelmingly approved for financing — often instantly. Clicklane customers also put far...

August 19, 2021

DecisioningIT leader Hobbs recognized for financing platform

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DecisioningIT leader Hobbs recognized for financing platform

Many consumers are locked out when it comes to being able to buy the vehicle they need. But thanks to a program developed by André-Martin Hobbs, they’re able to connect with dealerships to find the financing they need MONTREAL, Aug. 18,...

August 18, 2021

Expert Sarah Vantine on the cost of ineffective employee training

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Expert Sarah Vantine on the cost of ineffective employee training

CBT News: Fixed ops are the focus for many dealers right now as profit continues to increase, but is training being left behind? On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Sarah Vantine, Vice President of Business Development Strategy at Quantum5. Vantine begins...

August 16, 2021