Best AutoTrader Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 93: Cars to Look Forward to in 2026 38:13

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10h ago38:13

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Sébastien and Jodi discuss all the interesting new vehicles that will be coming out or revealed in 2026. From popular staples to more niche vehicles, 2026 is going to be exciting! If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode.By AutoTrader

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Special Episode : How to wean your Dealership off the Autotrader Drug 1:02:18

11h ago1:02:18

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Auto Trader’s new Deal Builder feature has triggered one of the strongest reactions the motor trade has seen in years. Many dealers are questioning its impact on leads, data, finance, and overall control of the sales process. In this special roundtable episode, Simon Verona brings together dealers and industry experts to explore what Deal Builder m…

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AI in Options Trading: Works, Pitfalls, and Human Role 13:47

11d ago13:47

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Send us a text This episode is an article providing a deep dive into the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in options trading as of 2025. The hosts examine where AI successfully adds value, such as in advanced pattern recognition, signal filtering, and adaptive risk modelling, stressing that AI acts primarily as a high-speed analytical as…

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SPONSORED EPISODE: From Acquisition to Sale — Winning Used Car Tactics from Autotrader and vAuto experts 10:00

7d ago10:00

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In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Bill Zadeits joins with Elizabeth Stegall of Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and ICO, and Bethany Johnson from vAuto to preview their Used Car Week workshop. Listen now and you'll get an early preview of their workshop: A 5-Point Plan to Optimize Used Vehicle Profitability.…

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238: From Developer to Options Trader - Interview w/ Jack Slocum, OA Founder 50:58

2h ago50:58

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In this episode of the Option Alpha podcast, Kirk sits down with his business partner and fellow founder, Jack Slocum, to share the full story behind Jack’s journey as a trader, developer, and entrepreneur. Jack talks about how he first turned to options trading to generate extra income for his family, how his early experiences “crashed and burned,…

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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO 18:43

3h ago18:43

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As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score.Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ongoing evolution of credit scores during this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.Blanc also…

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How much should a Dealer Management System cost in 2025? | Episode 2 9:55

2d ago9:55

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In this episode, Simon Verona breaks down typical price ranges, what drives costs up or down, and the hidden fees to watch out for. Plus, discover why forward-thinking dealers view their DMS not as a cost, but as an investment in efficiency, compliance, and profit. Download our Guide to How Much a Dealer Management System should cost in 2025 at htt…

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Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services 24:32

15d ago24:32

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Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media Group president Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in the auto finance, collections/recoveries and remarketing industries. Plus, they chat about Kroshus' time playin…

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Episode 92: Is This Illegal or Are You Just a Jerk? 37:30

3d ago37:30

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Sébastien and Jodi take a look at bad driving behaviour — like using the shoulder to pass or reversing in an intersection — and determine if it’s illegal and can get you fined or if it’s just rude. If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, or bad driving behaviour you’d like us to look into, email [email protected] and we will answer it …

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Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally 21:48

16d ago21:48

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Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator of the Women in Remarketing panel at Used Car Week, and in her conversation with Auto Remarketing senior edito…

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Used Car Week Hall of Famer Becky Igo of Allied Solutions 23:51

4d ago23:51

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Becky Igo remembers the first few business trips she made going to industry conferences at a time when things like pay phones and fax machines were critical business-development tools.Now more than four decades later, the regional vice president for Allied Solutions remains a friendly and knowledgeable executive at industry events, including Used C…

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IV Rank vs IV Percentile 12:25

6d ago12:25

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Send us a text This episode is a financial guide explaining how options traders can proactively spot and prepare for IV Crush, a common phenomenon where option premiums rapidly decrease after a major event due to a collapse in implied volatility (IV). The hosts focus on two specific metrics, IV Rank and IV Percentile, which quantify whether the cur…

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SPONSORED EPISODE: Five questions to ask before choosing a transportation partner 19:18

23d ago19:18

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This sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast features two experts from Central Dispatch who offer valuable guidance for choosing a transportation partner.Shanna Wise, who oversees business strategy execution, and Blake Bentley, who leads enterprise client account success, take listeners through the importance of licensing and insurance, h…

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Iron Condor Options Strategy Explained 15:16

13d ago15:16

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Send us a text This episode provides an extensive guide to the Iron Condor strategy, a defined-risk options setup designed to generate profit when the market experiences low volatility and trades within a tight, sideways range. Authored by an institutional options trader, the guide meticulously explains that this strategy is constructed by combinin…

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237: 0DTE Trading & Gamma Exposure - Interview w/ Mat Cashman from OIC 47:21

29d ago47:21

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As an options trader, how closely should you be watching gamma and gamma exposure (GEX)? This episode will help you better understand gamma, interpret volatility, recognize inflection points, and build more context-aware strategies. Kirk sits down with Mat Cashman from the OIC to discuss gamma, explore how market makers hedge their positions, and w…

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Episode 91: We’re Back with Another Road Rage Rants Episode! 31:29

29d ago31:29

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Jodi and Sébastien rant about all the foolish, unsafe, and idiotic driving behaviour they’ve witnessed lately. We know you can all relate to this episode, so don’t miss it! If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts (or road rage rants to share), email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode.…

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Inside Auto Auction M&A with Mach10 CEO George Pero 23:51

27d ago23:51

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The auto auction industry has seen a spike in M&A over the last three years, similar to the consolidation in auto retail that has been going on much longer. And our guest today has experience with both.George Pero is president and CEO of Mach10 Automotive, an M&A firm specializing in auto retail. His 34 years of auto industry experience includes fo…

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Insight into Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index 15:37

1M ago15:37

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While the year-over-year figure reflects broader market volatility, Matthew Babcock, who oversees digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, explained the strong quarter-over-quarter increase of the Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index signals market re-engagement. Babcock elaborated about these points and more duri…

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Credit Spread in Bonds vs Options 12:02

23d ago12:02

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Send us a text This episode offers a detailed comparison of the term "credit spread" as it is used in two different financial markets: bonds and options trading. In the bond market, the credit spread measures the yield difference between a risky bond (like corporate debt) and a risk-free bond (such as a U.S. Treasury), thus reflecting perceived def…

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Credit Spread vs Debit Spread Explained 14:00

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Send us a text This episode provides a detailed comparison between credit spreads and debit spreads, which are defined-risk options strategies used by traders, particularly on SPX and SPY indices. It explains that a credit spread involves receiving a net premium upfront and profits when the market remains stable or moves slowly, capitalising on the…

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236: Gamma Exposure for Options Traders - Interview w/ Lex from Tradier 45:36

1M ago45:36

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Gamma is one of the most misunderstood yet powerful forces driving options markets. In this episode, Kirk sits down with Lex from Tradier to break down gamma exposure (GEX) — what it is, why it matters, and how it quietly shapes market movement. Together, they unpack how professional traders use gamma to stay delta-neutral, manage risk, and interpr…

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Zapmoto Co-Founder & CEO Clint Curtis 28:17

22d ago28:17

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We throw the keys to the valet on this episode. Clint Curtis is the co-founder and CEO of Zapmoto, which provides valet pickup and delivery of vehicles for servicing at car dealerships. He joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast for a conversation about the growth of mobile/remote service offerings in auto retail, the origin story of Zapmoto and how its…

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Credit Spread Risks: Loss, Assignment, and Risk Management 19:20

1M ago19:20

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Send us a text This episode provides an extensive guide to the risks associated with credit spreads, an options trading strategy often confused with being risk-free despite having defined potential losses. Authored by an institutional options trader, the text covers critical dangers such as Max Loss calculations, the specific threat of Assignment R…

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Automated Options Trading: The 2025 Ultimate Guide 17:27

24d ago17:27

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Send us a text This episode provides an ultimate guide to automated options trading for 2025, promoting services from Advanced AutoTrades built by an institutional veteran. It explains how automation works, detailing a four-step process from strategy selection to execution via bots, and champions defined-risk strategies like credit spreads and iron…

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Dealer Tech Talk chats Cyber Security | Episode 1 9:27

1M ago9:27

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Episode 1 .... the beginning! Cybersecurity isn’t just for big corporates — dealerships are at risk too. In this inaugural episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Verona explores the biggest threats (from phishing to ransomware), lessons from recent attacks at JLR and M&S, and what every dealer can do to prepare. Learn how to reduce risks, build a Cyber…

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How Does a Credit Spread Work? Mechanics and Formulas Explained 19:31

1M ago19:31

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Send us a text This episode provides an extensive guide to credit spreads, an options trading strategy designed to generate consistent returns while defining maximum risk upfront. It explains that a credit spread involves selling one option and buying another at a different strike price to collect a net premium, which represents the maximum profit,…

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235: Top Trader Interviews - FK 23:25

1M ago23:25

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Welcome to the Top Traders interview series, where we hear from Option Alpha community members who have delivered strong results over a meaningful number of trades. In this kickoff episode, FK breaks down his disciplined, probability-driven options trading strategies. We'll explore FK’s approach to selling premium with defined risk, sizing position…

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Episode 90, Is the EV Era Over? 37:33

1M ago37:33

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Sébastien and Jodi discuss recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry including Dodge cancelling its EVs, Porsche scaling back its EV plans, Jeep axing its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup truck, and Acura discontinuing its EV after only one year. Why is this happening, what does it mean, and what might happen next? If you have a questio…

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SPONSORED EPISODE: Guidance to handle growing challenges of repossessions & recoveries 17:17

1M ago17:17

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Managing delinquencies and repossessions might be as complicated as anything auto lenders do nowadays.To help finance companies of all sizes handle those complexities, this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast features Anne Holtzman, who is senior vice president of client experience and risk management services at Allied Soluti…

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PureCars CEO Lauren Donalson 22:05

1M ago22:05

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Lauren joined PureCars in 2015 as a sales associate, later serving as regional manager, national director and senior vice president before moving up to chief operating officer in January 2023.She was promoted to the new role of president in February 2024.And last month, Donalson became the company’s CEO.She joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to tal…

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What Is a Credit Spread? Strategy, Examples & Risks 18:21

2M ago18:21

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Send us a text This episode provides an extensive explanation of credit spreads, an income-generating options strategy defined by selling one option and buying another at a different strike price, thereby collecting a net premium. It details how these defined-risk strategies work, offering concrete examples such as the Bull Put Spread used on the S…

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CarMax CMO Sarah Lane on Company's Journey from Used-Car 'Challenger' to 'Leader' 23:24

2M ago23:24

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CarMax chief marketing officer Sarah Lane joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the company's new “Wanna Drive?” branding, its omni-channel buying and selling experience, putting the customer in control and how CarMax sets itself apart in an era of new car-buying models, technology and changing means of vehicle ownership and usage.Plus, …

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Regulation like vacated CARS Rule rises in California 19:30

2M ago19:30

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Many dealers likely cheered when the CARS Rule from the Federal Trade Commission was vacated by a federal court at the beginning of the year. But long-time Arizona independent dealer Ace Christian believed it wouldn’t be long before similar regulations arrived on the state level.And it’s happened already in California. Christian, who is also CEO of…

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234: Reboot - The Comeback Tour Starts Now 33:38

2M ago33:38

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In this comeback episode, I’ll catch you up on the biggest updates inside Option Alpha, the major shifts in today’s options market (hello, 0DTE), and what to expect from the show going forward. The options landscape has changed dramatically in the past year. From 0DTE dominating SPX volumes to a flood of new retail traders, the environment today lo…

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How EVAI became VMS with co-CEO David Prusinski 12:07

1M ago12:07

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By Cherokee Media Group

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Cox Automotive’s Andy Mayers on opportunity in subprime & elsewhere in auto finance 12:18

2M ago12:18

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Andy Mayers sees opportunity in subprime and other parts of auto finance.The associate vice president of business operations for retail solutions with Cox Automotive explained his reasons during this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.Mayers also mentioned another part of the business where dealers and lenders are working even closer together …

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Episode 89: Ram Brings Back the HEMI V8, EV Mandates Delayed: Are We Going Backwards? 31:30

2M ago31:30

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Dan and Jodi discuss whether or not progress towards more sustainable vehicles has stalled or is even going backwards. And surprise! Days after recording this episode, Dodge announced that it is cancelling its full-sized electric truck and delaying its entry-level Charger Daytona R/T EV. We’ll address this development in the next episode. If you ha…

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The Future of EVs & More From the OEM Lens 23:06

1M ago23:06

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Laurie Harbour is a partner at Wipfli, a top 25 accounting and advisory firm, and works with automakers and suppliers on how to adjust to changing winds of automotive. Harbour joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss how automakers are rethinking their electric and hybrid vehicle strategies, impact of tariff and trade on the auto industry and …

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Cash vs. Margin Account Basics for Options Trading 9:24

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Send us a text This episode provides an educational overview concerning the differences between cash accounts and margin accounts for options trading. A cash account mandates that the customer must possess the full amount of funds for any security purchased, precluding the use of leverage. Conversely, a margin account permits the broker to loan the…

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Chip Perry & Dom Pope of sellmyride 30:22

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Chip Perry, founding president and CEO of Autotrader and former CEO of TrueCar, has a new role: chairman of sellmyride, a startup seeking to help dealers source inventory from private sellers. Perry and sellmyride founder and president Dom Pope join the show to talk about the origin story of the company, how they connected, vehicle acquisition and …

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Decoding the VIX: How the "Fear Index" Calculates Market Movements and Prices 9:00

2M ago9:00

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Send us a text The episode provides an educational overview of the VIX, which is the ticker symbol for the CBOE Volatility Index and is frequently called the "Fear Index" by investors. This index functions by measuring the implied volatility of S&P 500 options, which helps in determining if option pricing is relatively expensive or cheap. The VIX r…

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A Look Back at Last Two Decades of the Used-Car Industry in Canada 27:25

2M ago27:25

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In the grand finale of our podcast episodes from Canada's Used Car Week in June, conference chair and Cherokee Media Group president Bill Zadeits is joined by Brad Hart and Peter Snoyer on a panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of the conference and reflecting on the past two decades in the Canadian used-car industry. They delve into the biggest …

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Episode 88: What's Happening to the EV Mandates? 36:26

2M ago36:26

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Dan and Jodi discuss the news that the Canadian government is reassessing the controversial electric vehicle (EV) mandate. What will replace it? What does this mean for Canadian car shoppers and the Canadian automotive industry? If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode.…

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SPONSORED EPISODE: AI & Big Data Deliver Significant Improvements to Inventory Management 15:53

2M ago15:53

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In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Merritt Critcher, Director of Product Management with CDK speaks with Bill Zadeits about the newest trends and potential for AI and big data to meet and exceed the inventory management needs of dealers. Highlighting speed and consistency, Merrit outlines the tremendous opportunity these tec…

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Experian on how much auto refinancing is gaining traction 8:24

2M ago8:24

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Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights, said consumers are looking for ways to secure more favorable vehicle financing terms, especially with interest rates leveling out and perhaps a cut coming next week from the Federal Reserve.The base for Zabritski’s assertion came via Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Mark…