<description>John Elias and Peter Krall of Allied Solutions returned for another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias and Krall recapped some of the most notable developments in auto finance from the first quarter of 2026.

The Allied Solutions executives also discussed early signals of loan health and how lenders can ensure refunds, insurance lapses, or repossession indicators don’t slip through the cracks.
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John Elias and Peter Krall of Allied Solutions re…

John Elias and Peter Krall of Allied Solutions returned for another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias and Krall recapped some of the most notable developments in auto finance from the first quarter of 2026.

The Allied Solutions executives also discussed early signals of loan health and how lenders can ensure refunds, insurance lapses, or repossession indicators don’t slip through the cracks.


James Virgoe, senior vice president and managing …

James Virgoe, senior vice president and managing director of GWC Warranty, appeared on another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast at a time when domestic and foreign turbulences have added even more complexities to the car business.

Virgoe sifts through the noise to help dealers maintain a stable path toward inventory management while building value and trust with potential buyers.


On this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, …

On this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits has a conversation with Vanessa Rocha, VP, All-American Bonds and Insurance and a Board member with the Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association.  Vanessa speaks to some of the big issues facing dealers in today's used car market and also offers a special invitation (in English and Spanish) for them to join her at the Used Car Summit, April 13-15 in Miami.

Enjoy this great episode with Vanessa Rocha.

Top Reasons Dealers can benefit by attending the Used Car Summit

<description>Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners wrap up with Satyan Merchant, who is senior vice president, automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion.

Merchant recollected how his interest in data started when studying statistics on the back of baseball cards as a youngster and how it translated into a career of explaining complex trends backed by concrete information.</description>

Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intell…

Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners wrap up with Satyan Merchant, who is senior vice president, automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion.

Merchant recollected how his interest in data started when studying statistics on the back of baseball cards as a youngster and how it translated into a career of explaining complex trends backed by concrete information.

Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Satyan Merchant of TransUnion

<description>Concluding our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Tony Rimas, who is vice president of global revenue at XPEL Inc.

Rimas —  an avid biker who swam and ran track &amp; field and cross country in college — talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about a career journey spent on both the investment and operational sides of automotive, blending servant leadership with a "no tomorrow" outlook, mentorship from Red McCombs and Chase Fraser, plus much more. 

Rimas and his fellow Industry Elite honorees will be recognized in the May edition of Auto Remarketing and at the Used Car Industry Summit, which runs April 13-15 at the InterContinental Miami.</description>

Concluding our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Su…

Concluding our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Tony Rimas, who is vice president of global revenue at XPEL Inc.

Rimas —  an avid biker who swam and ran track & field and cross country in college — talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about a career journey spent on both the investment and operational sides of automotive, blending servant leadership with a "no tomorrow" outlook, mentorship from Red McCombs and Chase Fraser, plus much more. 

Rimas and his fellow Industry Elite honorees will be recognized in the May edition of Auto Remarketing and at the Used Car Industry Summit, which runs April 13-15 at the InterContinental Miami.

Industry Elite: Tony Rimas of XPEL

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