Finance and Insurance
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Protective expands F&I reach with acquisition of Portfolio Holding, Inc.
The acquisition of Portfolio strengthens Protective’s ability to serve dealers across all major vehicle sectors — including powersports, marine, RV,…
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Yamaha Motor delivers strong Q3 results offset by tariff impacts
Yamaha Motor Co., reported consolidated results for the first nine months of fiscal 2025, showing steady performance in its motorcycle…
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Autrella expands insurance coverage to include Trask turbo systems
The F&I provider's Performance Plus coverage, which already includes several aftermarket engines, now extends to builds with Trask Performance turbo…
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YMFC recognizes Power Motorsports for outstanding customer service
Yamaha Finance Corporation has spotlighted Power Motorsports of Sublimity, Oregon, for exceptional customer service and a strong commitment to building…
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FlexPath DXP expands with credit-verified payments for powersports shoppers
The company’s latest innovation, Single Vehicle Payment Prequalification (SVP), builds on its VeriQual platform to show shoppers real, personalized payments…
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Synchrony expands point-of-sale financing with acquisition of Versatile Credit
Synchrony plans to maintain Versatile’s business strategy, management team, and relationships with other lending partners, while accelerating development of new…
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MIC: Consumer confidence slips in August, big-ticket buying signals mixed
Buying conditions for durable goods — which include motorcycles, ATVs, and other powersports vehicles — dropped to their weakest point…
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Survey highlights loan calculation errors, compliance struggles across lending industry
Carleton, a provider of compliant loan calculation and disclosure solutions, has released results from a nationwide survey showing widespread calculation…
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Safe-Guard opens new service operations center in South Carolina
The new facility currently employs 130 people, with plans to grow to 220 by mid-2026. Safe-Guard, known for its protection…
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Dealers get faster, smarter F&I with Priority One–Lightspeed partnership
Dealers using Lightspeed’s dealer management system can now connect customers to financing faster and with greater security, thanks to a…
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SmartBank expands dealer floor plan program, adds Chris Collier to lead growth
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Collier will work directly with dealers and manufacturers to provide customized floor plan lending solutions.
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What dealers need to know about Harley-Davidson’s new finance partnership
By shifting its financing structure, Harley-Davidson says it will strengthen its balance sheet and reduce risk, while maintaining financing support…
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Torque Group adds new regional sales rep
Before joining Torque Group, Ethan Kelkowski had a sales background in the powersports and automotive industry, before he transitioned to…
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Priority One adds real-time tracking to EZ-Sign digital signature platform
According to Priority One, the platform eliminates shipping delays for physical documents, reduces errors, adds security, and helps ensure consistent…
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Honda, Octane team up to expand financing opportunities
Octane says that through this new partnership, Honda dealerships and non-prime customers will benefit from new financing options and digital…
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FlexPath warns dealers about prequal fraud driven by AI
FlexPath CEO Tarry Shebesta says he noticed hundreds of prequal submissions were completed in a matter of minutes, each using…
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Harley-Davidson to sell over $5B of existing retail loans to KKR, PIMCO
Harley-Davidson will use the $1.25B of cash freed to reinvest, reduce $450 million of debt and return $500 million to shareholders.
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Horsepower Financial Services adds Benelli and Benda to OEM leasing lineup
Horsepower Financial Services has expanded its motorcycle leasing program to include Benelli and Benda, two brands under the Keeway America…
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Brace yourself: The dealership insurance market just got smaller, again
Commercial property and casualty risk consultant Zach Materne explains what approach dealers should take when managing commercial insurance.
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Yamaha Motor consolidates global financial services under U.S.-based YMFC
The move brings Yamaha’s financial services businesses in Brazil, France, Australia, and New Zealand under YMFC's global umbrella.
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