Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCarMax replaces CEO, EV makers report Q3 growth as car sales mixed
Episode 298
Auto retailers and fintechs mostly reported growth in the third quarter amid mixed October retail sales, flat vehicle values and some layoffs.
CarMax…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Lenders eye affordability, subprime finance as credit performance weakens
Episode 297
Auto lenders are homing in on key areas of underwriting to manage risk and grow in 2026 as the subprime market continues to face challenges with cred…
8 months ago
Tricolor bankruptcy prompts calls for transparency, portfolio reviews
Episode 296
Investors are seeking more transparency following Tricolor’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing last month, which has also prompted several auto lenders to …
8 months, 1 week ago
Auto Finance Summit 2025 highlights industry strength, challenges
Episode 295
Auto Finance Summit 2025 shed light on how auto lenders are responding to challenges facing the wider market, including credit performance, affordabi…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Powersports trends, Tricolor bankruptcy latest and preview of Auto Finance Summit 2025
Episode 294
The powersports industry continues to grapple with volatile market conditions including rising prices, falling sales, waning consumer demand and a ra…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Tricolor court proceedings begin, fraud investigation confirmed
Episode 293
A federal investigation into subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings was confirmed as court proceedings began last week.
In a court hearing on Oct. 3…
9 months ago
Sales, supply, promotions dominate Powersports Finance Summit 2025
Episode 292
Powersports dealers are working closely with manufacturers to balance supply with a decline in sales and worsened consumer confidence, themes that we…
9 months, 1 week ago
An automotive business expert breaks down the Tricolor bankruptcy
Episode 291
As the Department of Justice investigates the alleged fraudulent claims against Tricolor Auto Acceptance, one expert warns that there may not be enou…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Breaking down Tricolor Auto’s collapse
Episode 290
Tricolor Auto Acceptance’s chapter 7 bankruptcy filing on Sept. 10 has led to ratings downgrades for the financier and talks of potentially wider imp…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
BHPH dealer Oak Motors’ applications up 30%, approvals fall
Episode 289
Buy here, pay here dealership Oak Motors is slowing approval of credit applications as long-term affordability concerns persists and despite increase…
9 months, 4 weeks ago