Beyond the Metal: A New Automotive Industry Podcast
The car may be at the center of automotive retail, but it is no longer the whole story. That idea is at the heart of
October 27, 2026
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Auto Dealer Education
Common Subprime Financing Challenges Auto Dealers Face
For auto dealers, serving customers with credit challenges can create additional sales opportunities . It can also introduce more operational complexity and confusion. Compared to
October 23, 2026
A Complete Guide to Subprime Financing Stipulations for Auto Dealers
In auto financing, securing an application approval is often only the first step. Before an auto contract can be funded, the finance company may require
October 13, 2026
8 Dealership Profitability Metrics Independent Dealers Should Track Every Week
Most dealers review sales numbers every day and financial statements every month. The problem is that monthly reports tell you what has already happened. The
October 9, 2026
Dealer-Owned Finance: The Next Profit Center in Automotive Retail
The automotive retail business has become increasingly sophisticated at maximizing profit from vehicle sales, finance and insurance products, service retention, and customer acquisition. Yet according
October 6, 2026
Why Dealer-Lender Alignment Matters More Than Ever in Auto Finance
In a recent feature with Car Dealership Guy, Matt Burke, president of the National Automotive Finance Association (NAF) and President/COO of Agora Data, highlighted an
September 23, 2026
What Is a Dealer-Owned Finance Strategy? A Dealer Guide
For decades, car dealerships have focused on two critical parts of every vehicle transaction: selling the vehicle and arranging financing for the customer. Once a
September 21, 2026
How Dealers Can Improve Approvals for First-Time Car Buyers
First-time car buyers are often among the easiest customers to sell to and among the hardest customers to finance.
First-time buyers need a vehicle.
August 20, 2026