Used Car News
Fast and reliable news car dealers can rely on for an evolving industry.
As the first podcast devoted solely to the used car industry Used Car News will gather all the news, feature stories, data, studies, statistics and surveys together under one roof and make sense of them for you. To our advertisers, we provide an inexpensive advertising medium so even the smallest advertiser can afford to promote its products. Used Car News provides a targeted advertising medium aimed at independent used car dealers, wholesalers, buyers and new-car dealers who are at the heart of our industry.
Episodes
39 episodes
March: A conversation with Tom Kontos
Managing Editor Jeff Bellant speaks with Tom Kontos, Analytics Advisor for Auto Auction Holdings.
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January: The State of Automotive Finance with Melinda Zabritski, Head of Automotive Financial Insights at Experian Automotive.
UCN Managing Editor, Jeff Bellant and Melinda Zabritski, Head of Automotive Financial Insights at Experian Automotive discuss the state of automotive finance.Theme Music
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Inside NIADA: Jeff Baker on Compliance, Collections & the Future
What happens when collections become tougher than sales? In this episode, Jeff Baker—owner of Car City and chairman of the NIADA Buy Here Pay Here commission—shares how his nine-location dealership thrives with a lease-here, pay-her...
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23:03
The $20K Tax Refund Wave: Are You Ready? | Bill Neylon - President and CEO of Tax Max
Could this be the biggest tax season since COVID? Industry veteran Bill Neylon of Taxmax reveals game-changing tax law updates that could flood the market with massive refunds—up to $20,000 per customer. Learn how dealers...
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Barbecue, Business, and Big Moves in KC | Inside the Auction World: Legends, Tech, and Suh | Used Car Giants and Game-Changers Unite
What happens when the used car industry’s biggest names gather in Kansas City? You get stories, insights, and surprises from the NAAA World Remarketing Convention. Host Jeff Belant recaps standout moments—from Pierre Pons’ Hal...
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Capitol Hill Meets the Used Car Industry: Dealers Take Charge
What happens when independent car dealers storm Capitol Hill? In this episode, NIADA’s Patrick O’Brien shares insider insights on the upcoming National Policy Conference, where dealers advocate for their busine...
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From the Lot to the Limelight: Jack Carter’s Road to National Dealer of the Year
What does it take to become the National Quality Dealer of the Year? In this episode, Jack Carter of Turn & Burn Motors shares his unexpected journey from humble beginnings to national recognition at the 2025 NIADA Convention. Hear how comm...
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Navigating the Shifts in Automotive Finance with Melinda Zabritski
In this episode of the Used Car News podcast, host Jeffrey Belant discusses the latest trends in automotive finance with Melinda Zabritski from Experian Automotive. They explore the shifting dynamics in auto financing, including the growing mar...
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Lainey Sibble and Eric Schwartz from Central Dispatch
In this episode of the Used Car News Podcast, host Jeffrey Belant discusses the evolving landscape of automotive logistics with Laney Sibble and Eric Schwartz from Central Dispatch. They explore the impact of digitization on the industry, empha...
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Jake Frank - CEO and founder of Passtime
In this episode of the Used Car News Podcast, host Jeff Bellant interviews Jake Frank, CEO and founder of Passtime, discussing the evolution of the company and its innovative technologies in the automotive industry. They explore the origins of ...
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Navigating the Digital Shift in Car Dealerships with Aaron Hancock
In this episode of the Used Car News Podcast, host Jeffrey Belant speaks with Aaron Hancock, Director of Product Management at Leadventure. They discuss the evolving landscape of digital dealerships, the importance of understanding modern car b...
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Consumer Insights on EV Purchases with Melinda Zabritski
The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of the electric vehicle (EV) market, focusing on trends in financing, consumer behavior, and future outlooks. Melinda Zabritski from Experian Automotive discusses the significant growth in EV ...
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Economic Insights from Cox Automotive's Scott Vanner
In this episode of the Used Car News podcast, host Jeffrey Bellant discusses the current state of the used car market with Scott Vanner, a senior analyst at Cox Automotive. They explore year-end economic insights, the dynamics of demand and sup...
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The Future of Consumer Protection Regulations:
In this episode of the Used Car News Podcast, host Jeffrey Bellant discusses the current state of the used car industry with Steve Levine of Ignite Consulting. They explore the implications of recent elections on compliance regulations, the cha...
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Understanding Vehicle Supply and Demand Trends: John Coles
In this episode of the Used Car News Podcast, host Jeffrey Bellant speaks with John Coles, Vice President of Data Science and Analytics for ACV, about the current trends in the used car market. They di...
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26:50
The Future of Electric Vehicles: Kirsten Von Busch
In this podcast episode, Jeffery Bellant and Kirsten Von Busch discuss the latest Automotive Consumer Trends and Analysis Report, focusing on generational insights ...
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The Role of Associations in Advocating for Car Dealerships: Brendan Jones
Brendan Jones, owner of Ready Motors and a state lawmaker, shares his journey in the car dealership business and politics. He discusses how his family got into the car business and the challenges they faced. Jones also talks about his experienc...
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Used Car News: Aaron Hancock, Director of Product Management for automotive at Lead Venture
Competition is fierce in the used car arena, so how can you ensure that your pre-owned inventory stands above the rest? Success starts with the quality of your leads. AutoTrader for Independence offers products that help drive high-quality lead...
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Used Car News: Interview With Steve Levine From Ignite Consulting
On this episode of Used Car News, Jeff Balant sits down to talk with Ignite Consulting to talk about the recent hacking that affected the car industry and safeguard rules. Plus much more. Steve Levine is an auto finance lawyer with 30 y...
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Used Car News: Interview With Tom Kondrat From Urban Science
In this episode of Used Car News, Jeff Ballant talks with Tom Kondrat the Global Lead of Advanced Analytics from Urban Science on the electric vehicle transition we're currently in. This is an episode of all you need to know about the future o...
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Used Car News: Interview with Kevin Roberts from CarGurus
On this episode of Used Car News, Jeffrey Ballant sits down to talk with Director of Industry Analytics for CarGurus, Kevin Roberts to discuss CarGurus' quarterly review, EV cars and upgrades amongst other important topics on used cars.
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Used Car News: Interview With Joe Miller
On this episode of Used Car News, Jeffrey Ballant talks with full time coach Joe Miller about his ventures in the auto industry and his business "Awareness To Action Coaching" on how to be a better manager. Find out more at Joe@AZACoach.com
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Used Car News Interview with Kanchana Sundaram from Experian
On this episode of Used Car News, host Jeffrey Bellant welcomes The Senior Director of Product and Innovation at Experian, Kanchana Sundaram to talk about fraud in the auto industry and hear about the latest and exciting new p...
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