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Today’s Digital Deal Jacket: From Static Storage to the Living Heart of the Deal

The days of the digital folder—a mere graveyard for scanned PDFs and static images—should be behind us. In…

News March 3
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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…

News February 25
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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…

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Why Waiting for Federal Guidance is the Latest Risk in Auto Finance

Prior to 2025, the strategic playbook for auto finance leaders centered on a predictable cadence: monitor the federal…

News February 18
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The End of the “Manual Review Trap”: Re-engineering Auto Dealer & Lending for 2026

The auto dealership and finance industries are approaching a critical era. For years, the promise of digital transformation…

News February 9
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“They’re Just Being Fed”: The Most Dangerous Excuse on the Sales Floor

In almost any dealership, you will soon hear, “The top salesperson is being fed.” This belief can come…

News January 22
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The Peril of Preemption – A Gamble for Auto Finance

President Trump’s recent Executive Order (EO) on “Ensuring a national policy framework for artificial intelligence,” should have auto…

News January 19
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F&I in the New Age of Affordability: A Dealer’s 2026 Strategy Guide

The automotive industry in 2025 was defined not by a single dominant trend, but by a complex interplay…

News December 8
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Fair Lending Is Dead, Long Live Fair Lending…

The phrase “Le roi est mort, vive le roi!”—the king is dead, long live the king—captures today’s paradoxical…

News November 24
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Critical Q4 Tax Filing Strategies That Can Impact Your Dealership’s Profitability

As the financial calendar nears its close, the months of October and November mark a pivotal juncture for…

News November 4
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AutoNation Finance Achieves 2025 Profit

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Automakers Invest in Lidar for Future Driving Systems

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Lithia's Acquisitions & Healey Bros. Charity Test Drives

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Carvana Expands Stellantis Partnership with 6th Dealership

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Google Reveals Impact of AI on Car Searches

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