auto sales

• Enterprise Car Sales Debuts Largest Used Car Showroom

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 24, 2013

  Henderson, Nev., facility has showroom that can accommodate up to 200 vehicles and is nearly 10 times the size of its predecessor.

• Filene Report Reveals How to Predict Member’s Choice of Auto Lender

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 16, 2013

  Interest rates may not be as important as response to potential borrower. (Check out the graphic at the bottom!)

• Autoland CUSO Reports 17% First Quarter Sales Increase

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 10, 2013

  The Chatsworth, Calif.-based CUSO said its first quarter profitability increased 29% over the same period last year.

• CU Direct Expands into Canada, Partners with Desjardins Group

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 22, 2013

  Partners launch new member auto research and buying website for Canadian market.

• No Signs of Losing Steam With Auto Loan Growth: CU Trends Report

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 15, 2013

  Vehicle loan portfolio expansion continues to be the driving force behind credit union loan growth, CUNA Mutual Group says.

• Lenders Eye Auto Loans with 65- 75- and 97-Month Terms: WSJ

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 10, 2013

  Average new car cost is now $31,000.

• Auto Loan Growth a Top Priority for Some CUs: TransUnion

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 27, 2013

  Survey at GAC finds more than half of respondents saying auto presents greatest loan growth potential.

• Auto Lending Rates Rule the Road

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 20, 2013

  More dealership alliances, better marketing, lower rates or a combination of all three?

• Five CUs Make Nation’s Top 25 Auto Lenders List: SNL Financial

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 13, 2013

  Navy Federal comes in at 14th while PenFed, at 22nd, posts highest quarterly growth rate among the top 25 in 4Q 2012.

• 510 Largest CUs Account for 80% of Auto Loan Growth

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 13, 2013

  CUNA Mutual Group says industry's total vehicle loan portfolio increased in each of the past 12 months.