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Financial
TransUnion Joins RouteOne Canada
Friday, Sep. 17, 2010, 03:58 PM
Auto Remarketing
RouteOne Canada has added a new company to its online credit application management system. The company revealed earlier this week that TransUnion is now a part of its system. "RouteOne is pleased to welcome TransUnion to the RouteOne Canada platform," said Barry McMillan, President, RouteOne Canada. "Direct access to TransUnion will allow our dealers to […] [Read More]
How the Remarketing Process Is Being Re-engineered
Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, 01:00 PM
Terry Groves
RALEIGH, N.C. — Finance companies are working quickly to adapt to new challenges resulting from the rapid economic changes that the industry has experienced over the past several months. Recent announcements by several in the remarketing community suggest that a change is in the air, specifically on how we remarket assets today and into the foreseeable […] [Read More]
ARS/Skip Busters Highlight Strong Repo Results Through DRN Partnership
Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, 12:59 PM
Auto Remarketing
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — American Recovery Service/Skip Busters and Digital Recognition Network recently shared how their partnership using license plate recognition technology delivered new thresholds of performance for lenders. By expanding LPR services, along with the core business of front-side and skip recoveries, ARS/SB recently recovered the 4,000th unit. Executives estimated the repossessions represent almost […] [Read More]
Hertz Gains SEC Approval to Acquire DTAG
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, 01:59 AM
Auto Remarketing
PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Hertz Global Holdings got the green light Tuesday from the Securities and Exchange Commission to purchase Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group. The SEC signed off on the company's registration statement. And now Dollar Thrifty is seeking the go-ahead vote from its stockholders when they have a special meeting on Sept. 16. Dollar Thrifty began sending […] [Read More]
How Will Changing Tides Affect Repo Industry?
Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, 02:00 AM
Patrick Altes
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — When it comes to crazy world of the auto repossessor, there's sure been a lot in the news lately. A number of LPR companies — companies that sell special vehicle-mounted cameras to the repossession industry to operate and capture license plate numbers to feed into massive databases — have sprung up and have […] [Read More]
OPENLANE Says RDN Acquisition to Go Smoothly, Will Benefit Industry
Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, 01:00 PM
Nick Zulovich
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — OPENLANE chief executive officer Daniel Farrar looked to quell any apprehension from recovery agencies about the online auction company's recent acquisition of Recovery Database Network. In describing the deal to Auto Remarketing, Farrar emphasized that "we expect it to go smoothly." "RDN will be a wholly owned subsidiary of OPENLANE, so for […] [Read More]
Repo Remarketing Adds New Executive Account Manager
Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, 12:59 PM
Auto Remarketing
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — Responding to its expanding market growth in the South and the East, Repo Remarketing recently bolstered its sales staff. Assigned to cater to clients in these regions is the company's newest executive account manager, Adam Hamza. Hamza's first industry experience came as his father worked at a dealership. His other professional roles […] [Read More]
Hertz 2Q Net Loss Surpasses $25M, but U.S. Car Rental Record Set
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, 01:59 AM
Auto Remarketing
PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Hertz Global Holdings — currently embroiled in a skirmish with Avis Budget Group to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group — didn't have the strongest quarter. The company incurred a net loss of $25.1 million. However, the company's chief executive officer said the "record performance" of its U.S. car rental segment highlights the strides made […] [Read More]
Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana Strengthens Sales Team
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, 01:58 AM
Auto Remarketing
CARMEL, Ind. — Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana Wednesday revealed the company expanded its team of sales representatives into 10 additional dealer markets. Executives emphasized this addition brings the total number of sales reps in DSC's business development team to more than 50, complementing the company's existing operations presence in 72 markets nationwide. The company indicated […] [Read More]
Chrysler Says Incentive Offers Will Continue, Adds More
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, 12:00 PM
Auto Remarketing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler announced today that it will continue offering its 60-day pledge and national Tent Event promotions through the end of this month. To sweeten the pot, the automaker will also continue offering zero-percent financing via Ally Financial, as well. "Ally Financial continues to be an important partner to us, financing about 50 percent of our […] [Read More]