What does it take to become the National Quality Dealer of the Year? In this episode, Jack Carter of Turn & Burn Motors shares his unexpected journey from humble beginnings to national recognition at the 2025 NIADA Convention. Hear how community impact, strong underwriting, and a passion for the car business shaped his success. Plus, insights from industry leaders on team culture, market trends, and why giving back matters more than ever.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Used Car News Podcast
00:58 Jack Carter: National Quality Dealer of the Year
07:05 The Buy Here, Pay Here Model
13:00 Community Involvement and Recognition
19:01 The Importance of Industry Associations

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In this episode of the Used Car News podcast, host Jeffrey Belant discusses the latest trends in automotive finance with Melinda Zabritski from Experian Automotive. They explore the shifting dynamics in auto financing, including the growing market share of banks, the decline in financing for used vehicles, and the impact of franchise versus independent dealers. The conversation also touches on credit score trends, innovative strategies for independent dealers, legislative changes affecting auto sales, leasing trends, and delinquency rates. The episode concludes with insights into the future of automotive financing, particularly in relation to electric vehicles (EVs).

June's Magazine

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Automotive Finance Trends
01:45 Market Share Dynamics in Auto Financing
04:15 Financing Trends in Used Vehicles
06:11 Impact of Franchise vs. Independent Dealers
08:13 Shifts in Lender Preferences
09:43 Credit Score Trends and Their Implications
10:41 Innovative Strategies for Independent Dealers
12:25 Legislative Changes Affecting Auto Sales
13:23 Leasing Trends and EV Impact
18:21 Delinquency Rates and Economic Factors
20:49 Future Outlook for Automotive Financing

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In this episode of the Used Car News Podcast, host Jeffrey Belant discusses the evolving landscape of automotive logistics with Laney Sibble and Eric Schwartz from Central Dispatch. They explore the impact of digitization on the industry, emphasizing the importance of transparency and simplicity in vehicle transport. The conversation also addresses current inventory trends, challenges in logistics, and the growing issue of fraud within the automotive sector. Looking ahead, they share insights on future trends and the commitment to enhancing the vehicle transport process for dealers.

May's Issue

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Used Car News Podcast
00:58 Digitization in Automotive Logistics
04:02 Transparency and Simplicity in Vehicle Transport
07:58 Addressing Inventory Trends and Challenges
12:00 Combating Fraud in the Automotive Industry
24:03 Future Trends in Vehicle Transport and Logistics

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