Nick Zulovich

Raleigh

Senior Editor, SubPrime Auto Finance News and BHPH Report at Auto Remarketing Magazine

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COMMENTARY: AI is coming to F&I, and here’s how dealers can win

5 days ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

For most dealerships, the F&I office is still the most profitable square footage in the building. But while sales departments are testing artificial intelligence tools, the box hasn’t changed much in 20 years. That’s about to change. Fast. Most F&I managers still rely on fixed menus, static pricing, and gut instincts. There’s little personalization, almost no data-driven coaching, and limited post-sale follow-up. The result? Inconsistent product penetration and missed profit.
Ignition Dealer Services hires new COO to drive strategic growth

1 week ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

Ignition Dealer Services has a new chief operating officer. On Thursday, the provider of customized F&I programs and strategic reinsurance solutions for automotive dealerships appointed Steven Cegelka to the position. Management said the move reflects the company’s strategic focus on scaling operations and reinforcing its commitment to delivering value-driven, data-informed solutions for dealers.
Mosaic adds continuous monitoring with AuditF&I

1 week ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

This week, Mosaic Compliance Services launched AuditF&I, a new continuous monitoring solution for U.S. auto, RV, motorcycle, powersports and marine dealerships. The announcement follows the merger of Mosaic with gvo3 & Associates, a leading auditing services provider.
COMMENTARY: The power of a strong ‘buy here’ process in automotive sales

1 week ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

In a retail environment where customers have endless choices and even more information, dealerships are finding it harder than ever to stand out. Competitive pricing and broad inventory are just table stakes in today’s market. What separates one store from another is often something less tangible but far more powerful — clarity.
Sunroad Automotive Group to become first VinFast dealer in California

1 week ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

Sunroad Automotive Group already has 11 dealership locations and a collision center in southern California. Now, the dealer organization is about to make it a dozen sales points as VinFast announced that Sunroad will operate the electric vehicle manufacturer’s first authorized dealership in the Golden State. VinFast San Diego is set to officially begin operations this month.
STELLA AI now available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

1 week ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

STELLA AI on Thursday announced the availability of its conversational artificial intelligence platform designed for dealerships in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services on Azure. STELLA AI customers can take advantage of the Azure cloud platform with streamlined deployment and management. STELLA AI also is the Microsoft Copilot, delivering turnkey customer engagement AI tailored for automotive retail.
Used-inventory trends top CarGurus’ 2025 Mid-Year Auto Market Review

1 week ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

This week, CarGurus released its 2025 Mid-Year Auto Market Review, highlighting five primary points, including the impact of tariff uncertainty, shifting inventory dynamics and evolving consumer preferences on the new- and used-vehicle market. Among those top findings, CarGurus indicated used inventory has reached multi-year highs, but value has been redefined.
Fed ‘in a tough spot,’ while a ‘very long summer’ could be ahead

1 week ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

Economists didn’t have cheery projections after the Federal Reserve didn’t cut interest rates during its latest opportunity on Wednesday. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held the federal funds target unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.50% in a move experts said was “universally expected.” The Fed now hasn’t modified rates for six months in a row after cutting the target range a full percentage point between September and December.
COMMENTARY: Why dealers, lenders and auctions should care about the GENIUS Act

1 week ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

The automotive ecosystem runs on liquidity. Dealers need immediate access to capital, lenders need streamlined repayment, and auctions require rapid, trusted settlement. Yet today, many transactions are still slowed by legacy banking infrastructure, adding unnecessary friction to a business that’s all about speed and margins. Enter the GENIUS Act.
Messiha joins RunBuggy’s board of advisors

1 week ago | autoremarketing.com | Nick Zulovich

RunBuggy made an award-winning addition to its board of advisors on Wednesday. Announced through a post on LinkedIn, the auto logistics platform welcomed John Messiha in an advisory capacity. Messiha is head of loss mitigation at Bridgecrest and was the recipient of the Loss Mitigation Executive of the Year Award at Used Car Week 2024.