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Navigating Tough Credit Conditions in the Auto Finance Industry

The auto finance industry is currently navigating a challenging landscape, marked by tightening credit conditions. These conditions are not only affecting consumers but also finance companies themselves. This blog post delves into the current credit environment, the challenges faced by...

July 22, 2024

Auto credit tightens again with banks expecting it to remain that way

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Auto credit tightens again with banks expecting it to remain that way

Cox Automotive recently released a report stating that credit availability for auto finance has reached a two-year low. The April 2023 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices, conducted by the Federal Reserve, further indicated that this trend...

June 16, 2023

Tightening Credit Access: Auto Finance Hits a 2-Year Low

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Tightening Credit Access: Auto Finance Hits a 2-Year Low

The newest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index has revealed that access to auto finance credit tightened in April to the lowest point in more than two years, largely due to three headwind factors having more impact than the trio of trends...

May 11, 2023

Cox Automotive sells Canadian operations of Dealertrack, VinSolutions, Dealer.com, Xtime and KBB to TRADER

TRADER Corp. said Thursday it is acquiring Dealertrack Canada from Cox Automotive’s Canadian retail business, along with the Canadian operations of VinSolutions, Dealer.com, Xtime and Kelley Blue Book. The company said most Canadian Cox Automotive Retail employees will likely move...

November 10, 2022

Q3 closes with improved credit availability

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Q3 closes with improved credit availability

Chart courtesy of Cox Automotive. By SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff Sales might have softened in September, but Cox Automotive indicated credit for auto financing improved as the third quarter closed. According to the newest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index released...

October 17, 2022

Cox Automotive reaches finance-company milestone with titling tool

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Cox Automotive reaches finance-company milestone with titling tool

ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cox Automotive announced today it reached a new milestone with the addition of its 100th lender to Dealertrack Accelerated Title®. In a typical year, these 100 lenders originate nearly 60% of the auto loans in market.1 This combination...

February 23, 2022

Is your F&I department keeping up with today’s car buyer?

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Is your F&I department keeping up with today’s car buyer?

CBT News – Emil Banga | Dealertrack Over the last few years, the F&I department has undergone significant digital changes and continues to impact customer experience in big ways. Today on Inside Automotive, we’re taking a look at the positive...

February 7, 2022

Dealertrack’s Auto financing availability ticks slightly higher to finish 2021

ATLANTA – Autoremarketing.com Well, perhaps auto financing is starting to look more like it did before the pandemic wreaked havoc on so much of our daily lives. Cox Automotive said that access to auto credit expanded slightly in December, based on the Dealertrack...

January 12, 2022

Kijiji Autos, Cox Automotive Canada launch digital retail marketplace

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Kijiji Autos, Cox Automotive Canada launch digital retail marketplace

Auto Remarketing Canada – Kijiji Autos has teamed up with Cox Automotive Canada to launch a digital retail marketplace, the companies announced Monday. Through the Kijiji Autos solution enabled by Cox Automotive and utilizing its Dealertrack and Kelley Blue Book...

November 9, 2021

Creating a superior experience through customized financing technology

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Creating a superior experience through customized financing technology

BURNABY, British Columbia – (AutoRemarketing) Just like customers test-drive numerous cars before finding the best deal for the perfect make, model, features, and color, automotive dealers need to be discerning about their technology partners. The loan origination process is a perfect example....

October 13, 2021