Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBMW Financial’s lease penetration normalizes post-EV tax credit
Episode 329
BMW Financial Services’ lease penetration has normalized following the elimination of the federal electric vehicle tax credit, says Ole Jensen, chief…
9 hours ago
Rising insurance costs add to affordability woes
Episode 328
Car buyers are facing a tough market as rising insurance costs add to vehicle ownership expenses and lenders are mindful of high loan-to-value ratios…
1 week ago
Podcast: Carvana, CarMax sales rise, interest rates decline
Episode 327
Auto retailers are gaining momentum on the heels of increased sales and finance volume even as the industry navigates continued affordability headwin…
2 weeks ago
Carvana VP of finance talks rate cuts, profitability, sales growth
Episode 326
Carvana has lowered its interest rates as its profitability, sales and finance volume improve.
The Tempe, Ariz.-based retailer in the past year has f…
3 weeks ago
Buyers’ AI-powered research reshapes powersports purchases
Episode 325
AI-powered research tools are changing how consumers shop for powersports vehicles, prompting dealers to spend more time explaining financing options…
4 weeks ago
Used-car financing gains share as affordability pressures mount
Episode 324
Used-car financing gained ground in the first quarter as affordability pressures continued to push consumers away from higher-priced new vehicles.
Us…
1 month ago
Auto leaders dive into affordability, funding diversification, credit performance
Episode 323
The higher cost of living is exacerbating affordability concerns and prompting auto lenders to take a close look at rising delinquencies, asset prici…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Financing key for 81% of shoppers when making large purchases
Episode 322
Powersports dealers are introducing financing discussions earlier in the buying process as affordability concerns and economic uncertainty shape cons…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Originations rise in Q1 as affordability challenges, EV demand grow
Episode 321
In the first quarter, the auto finance industry balanced strong auto loan originations with persistent affordability challenges, shifting EV demand a…
2 months ago
‘Affordability is No. 1’ driver of PNC’s auto refinance demand
Episode 320
Consumer budget concerns are driving year-over-year surges in auto refinance applications, Strati Papageorge, senior vice president of product at PNC…
2 months, 1 week ago