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Longer Terms and Wider Credit Access Reshape the Used-Vehicle Deal
For independent dealers, the latest financing data points to two trends worth watching: buyers are stretching loan terms…
Car-Mart Wins Another Extension as BHPH Giant Works to Avoid Default
America’s Car-Mart has bought itself more time. In a June 12 SEC filing, the buy-here, pay-here operator said…
Trump Nominates Brian Johnson to Lead CFPB
On June 10, President Donald Trump nominated Brian Johnson to serve as the next Director of the Consumer…
Used Vehicle Retention Index Edges Up in May as Spring Strength Cools
Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index ticked higher in May, capping an unusually long spring run even as…
Used-Vehicle Values Hold Firm as Auto Market Posts First 2026 Gain
The used-vehicle market kept its footing in May, with wholesale prices rising 3.6% year over year—and used EV…
Listing Sites Roll Out All-In Pricing Tools as FTC Scrutiny Intensifies
The major third-party vehicle listing platforms are reworking how prices appear online, moving to support dealer compliance as…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement on Ability to Repay and Immigration Status
On June 8, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance reminding creditors of their obligations under the Truth in…
CFPB Chief Legal Officer Mark Paoletta Named Deputy Director
In a move that signals Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Russell Vought’s tenure may soon be…
POTUS Remarks on Right-to-Repair Legislation
NIADA was encouraged by President Trump’s recent remarks from the Oval Office highlighting the need for commonsense right-to-repair…
Going Once, Going Twice…It’s a “Jeep Thing”
You’ve seen the bumper stickers, you’ve heard it around town, “You wouldn’t understand, it’s a Jeep thing.” Well,…