Risk Management
New-vehicle registrations for electric, hybrid cars reach record highs in 2021
New-vehicle registrations for electric and hybrid cars have hit new highs in the first half of 2021 after steadily climbing...
Ford’s SOFR loan is first new deal to use Libor’s replacement
The transition away from Libor is hitting a milestone as Ford Motor Co. does the first syndicated U.S. corporate loan...
August marks third month of decline in used-vehicle values
Used-vehicle values declined for the third straight month in August, bringing the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 194.5, a...
Hurricane Ida piles on inventory woes
With inventory already reeling from supply issues, Hurricane Ida, which pummeled Louisiana and the Northeast last week, will dig the...
Weekly Wrap: Rise of new partnerships, acquisitions
The past week brought news of a new acquisition and partnership within the auto finance industry. Stellantis N.V. agreed to...
Dealers ‘all-in’ on massive EV shift, NADA says
PLANO, TEXAS — Auto dealers are “all-in” on preparing for electric vehicles (EV) to potentially make up 40% to 50%...
US hiring slows sharply amid Delta, complicating Fed taper
U.S. hiring downshifted abruptly in August with the smallest jobs gain in seven months, complicating a potential decision by the...
Stellantis acquires First Investors in move to establish captive finance business
Stellantis N.V. has entered into an agreement to acquire F1 Holdings Corp., the parent company of First Investors Financial Services...
