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The Liquidity Quest and the Need for Digitization with Auto Securitizations

The auto loan securitization market is currently characterized by a unique blend of stable market sentiment and untapped growth potential. Recent industry survey data from the auto finance sector (1) reveals a market that has remained remarkably resi
Feb 25, 2026
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AI’s Quiet Takeover: Spyne Report Reveals a Tipping Point in Auto Retail

The auto dealership has undergone a quiet transformation, as artificial intelligence turns into a revenue-critical component of daily operations. According to the first-ever Spyne Auto Retail Intelligence Quarterly report, the industry has reached a
Feb 25, 2026
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Is SEO Dead? Welcome to the Era of GEO

The automotive industry is rushing to experiment with generative AI. But in that rush, many businesses are exposing themselves to serious legal, brand, and commercial risk. Much of the early discussion has focused on copyright. Using “free”, hall
Feb 24, 2026
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AmeriTrust Financial Debuts Fintech Platform to Bridge the Used-Car Leasing Gap

In a move looking to reshape the landscape of pre-owned vehicle financing, AmeriTrust Financial has announced the launch of a new fintech-driven lending platform specifically designed to expand used-car leasing capabilities for dealers across the Uni
Feb 24, 2026
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Vehicles and Auto Parts Exempt from New Tariffs: Tariff Tracker

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. Officially implemented on April 3, this policy is already reshaping manufacturing decisions and trade strateg
Feb 23, 2026
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What Are The Biggest F&I Trends For Dealers in 2026?

As we look toward 2026, the automotive industry is no longer just transitioning; it is at a potential tipping point. The F&I department, once a secondary profit center, has become the primary anchor for dealership stability and future growth. For
Feb 23, 2026
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ASE Connects Partners with Worldpac to Support Technician Pipeline Development

LEESBURG, Va. – Feb. 17, 2026 – ASE Connects, the workforce initiative led by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in partnership with WrenchWay, announces a new collaboration with Worldpac aimed at helping shops, dealer
Feb 23, 2026
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New Pro-Cut Training for Toyota Service Providers

WEST LEBANON, N.H. – Feb. 3, 2026 – Pro-Cut, in collaboration with Toyota, has developed industry-leading brake service training for Toyota® and Lexus® service providers. The new program uses the Pro-Cut™ X15 rotor matching system to deliver
Feb 19, 2026
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Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Cleveland, Texas Acquired by Kedge Cook from Brian Bounds

Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Cleveland, Texas from Brian Bounds to Kedge Cook. Since 2016, Brian Bounds has sold three
Feb 19, 2026