Inflation, high car prices and elevated interest rates have challenged consumers in the U.S., especially those with lower credit scores.
Regulators might not be enforcing some rules but journalists can still publish complaints and citizens can still bring lawsuits against companies.
J.D. Power’s prediction of a $748 average monthly payment for new vehicles is based on preliminary May auto retail data.
Several of the Automotive News 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry spoke about the importance of mentorship, taking risks and mental health.
Auto finance executives on May 13 at Auto Finance Summit East shared considerations and approaches for a U.S. tariff policy that lenders suggested could pose borrower affordability and lease depreciation challenges to their sectors. But some described an upside to the duties as well.
Evolving into the leaders they are today meant taking risks, many of the the 2025 Leading Women honorees said.
Shannon Mokhiber is the executive vice president of Ford Motor Credit Co., North America.
"The biggest lesson I have learned along the way is that you need to be open to hearing the other side," Susan Sheffield said.
Kathy Ruble is Ally Financial's executive director of marketing for Dealer Financial Services and Communications.
Jennifer Rappaport, CEO of EFG companies, is one of Automotive News' 2025 Leading Women.