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Despite residual forecasting challenges, cost barriers and incentive competition, captives and credit unions continue to mull used-vehicle leasing to grow...

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SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

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August 26, 2026

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Lithia Motors taps former Toyota Financial Services CEO for operations president

byAidan Bush

August 27, 2026

Scott Cooke Auto retailer Lithia Motors announced it has brought on Scott Cooke, the former chief executive of Toyota Financial...

Used-car leasing getting a second look

byAmanda Harris

August 27, 2026

Despite residual forecasting challenges, cost barriers and incentive competition, captives and credit unions continue to mull used-vehicle leasing to grow...

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Porsche Financial Services adds EVs in prime ABS deal

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Lithia Motors taps former Toyota Financial Services CEO for operations president

byAidan Bush

August 27, 2026

Scott Cooke Auto retailer Lithia Motors announced it has brought on Scott Cooke, the former chief executive of Toyota Financial...

Used-car leasing getting a second look

byAmanda Harris

August 27, 2026

Despite residual forecasting challenges, cost barriers and incentive competition, captives and credit unions continue to mull used-vehicle leasing to grow...

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Podcast: Used-vehicle prices rise, EV financing share up

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Lithia Motors taps former Toyota Financial Services CEO for operations president

byAidan Bush

August 27, 2026

Scott Cooke Auto retailer Lithia Motors announced it has brought on Scott Cooke, the former chief executive of Toyota Financial...

Used-car leasing getting a second look

byAmanda Harris

August 27, 2026

Despite residual forecasting challenges, cost barriers and incentive competition, captives and credit unions continue to mull used-vehicle leasing to grow...

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Industrywide auto originations dip 1.5% year over year

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Lithia Motors taps former Toyota Financial Services CEO for operations president

byAidan Bush

August 27, 2026

Scott Cooke Auto retailer Lithia Motors announced it has brought on Scott Cooke, the former chief executive of Toyota Financial...

Used-car leasing getting a second look

byAmanda Harris

August 27, 2026

Despite residual forecasting challenges, cost barriers and incentive competition, captives and credit unions continue to mull used-vehicle leasing to grow...

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

America’s Car-Mart originations dip 9.2% year over year

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Lithia Motors taps former Toyota Financial Services CEO for operations president

byAidan Bush

August 27, 2026

Scott Cooke Auto retailer Lithia Motors announced it has brought on Scott Cooke, the former chief executive of Toyota Financial...

Used-car leasing getting a second look

byAmanda Harris

August 27, 2026

Despite residual forecasting challenges, cost barriers and incentive competition, captives and credit unions continue to mull used-vehicle leasing to grow...

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Fed: Incentives spur sales bounce in NY, NH

Increased incentives have spurred vehicle sales in recent weeks in

Lithia Motors taps former Toyota Financial Services CEO for operations president

byAidan Bush

August 27, 2026

Scott Cooke Auto retailer Lithia Motors announced it has brought on Scott Cooke, the former chief executive of Toyota Financial...

Used-car leasing getting a second look

byAmanda Harris

August 27, 2026

Despite residual forecasting challenges, cost barriers and incentive competition, captives and credit unions continue to mull used-vehicle leasing to grow...

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

CULA exec Mark Chandler dies

Automotive industry veteran Mark Chandler has died, Credit Union Leasing

Lithia Motors taps former Toyota Financial Services CEO for operations president

byAidan Bush

August 27, 2026

Scott Cooke Auto retailer Lithia Motors announced it has brought on Scott Cooke, the former chief executive of Toyota Financial...

Used-car leasing getting a second look

byAmanda Harris

August 27, 2026

Despite residual forecasting challenges, cost barriers and incentive competition, captives and credit unions continue to mull used-vehicle leasing to grow...

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Nissan eyes ‘financial stability’ as U.S. sales rise 13% YoY

Nissan Motor Co. is prioritizing profitable growth amid reports that

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