The latest new vehicle sales reports show U.S. dealers sold more vehicles in 2025 than in 2024 but performed better in the first three quarters of the year than in Q4 and December. +

Protective Asset Protection has completed its acquisition of Portfolio, a move executives say will “set the standard” for F&I and reinsurance technology, products and administration. +

Record numbers of new and used vehicle buyers committed to a monthly payment of $1,000 or more in the fourth quarter, but interest rates ticked down for both groups. +

CCC reports the frequency of damage claims resulting in a total loss is poised to beat last year’s record by a full percentage point, putting further pressure on GAP underwriters. +

A USA Today/Detroit Free Press report finds Ford, GM and Stellantis accelerated increases in destination and delivery charges in what experts call a calculated move. +

Dealertrack’s Credit Availability index climbed to 99.1 in November, a new high for 2025 and its best level since October 2022, buoyed by higher approval rates and down payments. +

Does substandard performance stem from a lack of talent or a lack of leadership? Expert shares a five-point checklist to ensure your training program will deliver the results you expect in 2026. +

Chairman Jerome Powell announced an expected reduction to the Federal Reserve’s target lending rate, which now sits at 3.5% to 3.75% after three quarter-point cuts this year. +

Experian Automotive’s Q3 auto finance report finds EVs were leased at a significantly higher rate than a year ago, setting the stage for a future disruption to the used car market. +

Former Protective Asset Protection executive Rob Johnson was selected from a field of more than 100 applicants to serve as vice president of acquisition for Ascent Dealer Services. +