DriveTime Company News
About DriveTime: Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, DriveTime is one of the nation’s largest used car dealership groups. With more than 125 dealerships, an operations hub and 15 reconditioning centers across the nation, DriveTime focuses on getting the right customer in the right car, at the right terms. DriveTime offers 10,000+ vehicles nationwide, no haggle pricing, online financing approval and down payment in less than two minutes, and hundreds of customer experience guides in-dealership to help you find and finance the right car. DriveTime has sold over 1.5 million vehicles since its founding in 2002. DriveTime is redefining what it means to purchase and finance a used car.
About Bridgecrest: Bridgecrest is a leading digital financial services provider headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. Through its related dealership group, DriveTime, Bridgecrest provides over $2 billion in auto loan financing annually and has financed over $22 billion in vehicle purchases over the past 15 years. Bridgecrest also provides servicing for auto loans originated and held by others and, in total, serves nearly 700,000 active customers in the U.S. across a $9.7+ billion serviced portfolio. Through its subsidiary, SilverRock, Bridgecrest also sells ancillary products, including vehicle service contracts and guaranteed auto protection, and provides first- and third-party claims administration. Bridgecrest prides itself on the ability to offer customers simple and convenient solutions to managing their account and ultimately helping them succeed on their path to vehicle ownership.
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DriveTime in the News
InHerSight – 20 Leaders Weigh In: Powerful Thoughts on Gender Equality & Diversity
Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights and opportunities. Thankfully, to many these days, such a definition of fairness often elicits a “Well, of course.” Gender equality seems obvious, like it should already exist.
InHerSight – ‘You Have to See It to Be It’: Why Women Role Models Are Key to Gender Equality
Ahead of International Women’s Day, InHerSight surveyed more than 2,000 women about the importance of gender representation and women role models in the workplace.
Cision PR Newswire – DriveTime, Bridgecrest, and SilverRock Hiring 500 Nationwide and Holding Virtual Career Fair
DriveTime Automotive Group (DriveTime), one of the country’s largest automotive retailers and Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation (Bridgecrest), one of the country’s leading financial services providers, will be hiring over 500 full-time workers nationwide for roles in retail, automotive repair and customer service as part of their 2021 growth strategy.
Cision PR Newswire – DriveTime and Bridgecrest Announce Management Team Transition Plans
DriveTime Automotive Group (DriveTime), one of the country’s largest automotive retailers and Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation (Bridgecrest), one of the country’s leading financial services providers, announced the succession of its new Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer.
Cision PR Newswire – DriveTime Announces New Assistant Vice President of Corporate Development
This newly created role will be focused on expanding DriveTime’s product offering within the auto retail and consumer lending model, and to adjacent related businesses.
DriveTime in the News
Peter Hermes, Sr. Managing Director of Strategic Analytics here at DriveTime, has been named an honoree in Auto Remarketing’s annual Remarketing & Used-Car Industry 40 Under 40 list. We’re also proud to announce that our very own CFO, Mary Leigh Phillips, has been named an honoree for the Women in Auto Finance list, which honors the most dedicated and talented women professionals throughout the used-car industry.
PR Newswire – DriveTime Customers to Get 3-Month SiriusXM Subscription on Pre-Owned Vehicles with Factory-Installed Satellite Radios
Any vehicle across DriveTime’s 140 dealerships that is equipped with a factory-installed satellite radio qualifies for three months of free, all-access SiriusXM services.
Phoenix Business Journal – DriveTime hiring for rebranded auto loan service
Tempe-based DriveTime Automotive Group Inc. is hiring 180 employees as it launches its new licensed third-party subprime auto loan servicer, Bridgecrest, to separate it from its automotive retail dealerships.
badcredit.org – DriveTime Puts You in the Driver’s Seat
In an effort to help those with poor or no credit attain a reliable vehicle, DriveTime offers a new take on your traditional Buy Here Pay Here dealership. DriveTime does it’s auto financing in-house and looks at every customer’s information individually so that everyone is approved.
AutoRemarketing – DriveTime rebrands servicing division, launching Bridgecrest
AutoRemarketing spoke with DriveTime vice president Greg Sax about the rebranding of its service division to Bridgecrest and what steps the company took to come to this decision. Sax also spoke about how this will not affect the way that DriveTime is currently operating and how it plays into the company’s long-term roadmap.
PR Newswire – DriveTime Continues Integration of Dealership Experience and Financial Services with Launch of Bridgecrest
On April 5th, DriveTime announced the rebranding of its service division, formerly known as DriveTime Acceptance Corporation, to Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation. Bridgecrest will service all 220,000 DriveTime accounts, as well as be a licensed third-party servicer for other affiliated finance companies.
OfficeInsight – A Used Car Dealer Walks the Tech Startup Line
OfficeInsight takes a deep look into the design inspiration behind Drivetime’s new corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Partnering with exterior architect, Butler Group and interior design firm Phoenix Design One, the articles dives deeper into the reasoning behind it’s floor plan, amenities, conference room and why the building is designed the way it is.
Slate – Must Every Office Now Look Like a Hip Tech Startup?
Spotlighting DriveTime’s new headquarters located in Tempe, Arizona, Slate discusses the new buildings inspirations and takeaways. The article discusses how the design of the building represents who DriveTime is as a company and expresses their core values and transparency.
AZ Big Media – 8 companies earn Industry Leaders of Arizona Awards
On February 15th, the Arizona Business magazine presented DriveTime with an Industry Leader of Arizona Award for their contribution and impact in Arizona in the Retail field.
Pittsburgh Business Times – Exclusive: DriveTime opening first Pittsburgh dealership
On February 11th, the Pittsburgh Business Times reported that Drivetime will be opening up its first dealership in western Pennsylvania in early April. The dealership will span 27,000 square feet and will have an adjoined inspection center.
Cox Automotive – Cox Automotive Invests in Silverrock Holdings, Enters F&I Space
Cox Automotive expands their investment portfolio to include one of DriveTime’s spinoff companies, SilverRock. This investment in SilverRock Holdings provides Cox Automotive dealer customers better options for their insurance needs and to protect themselves against unforeseen mechanical failures, accidents and theft.
Phoenix Business Journal – Auto group expands from Valley base
DriveTime continues to expand it’s business in the state of Arizona, planning to add 650 additional employees in the state this year. In addition to the new hires, DriveTime is also working with multiple spinoff companies, including Carvana and SilverRock Group, Inc..
Auto Finance News – DriveTime Delivers on Paperless
On January 8th, DriveTime was reported as having 74% of auto loans originated through e-contracting. DriveTime is also prepping a new electronic loan modification system, with a scheduled launch in the first quarter of 2016.
2015 News
Phoenix Business Journal – DriveTime Ranked in Top 5 Best Places to Work in Arizona
On December 3rd, DriveTime was announced as a best place to work in Arizona along with 114 other organizations – placing 5th among employers that have over 1,000 or more employees in Arizona. We are grateful to be ranked among QuickTrip Corp., Edwards Jones, PayPal Inc., and Desert Schools Federal Credit Union.
PR Newswire – DriveTime Hosts 48 Events Across the Nation to Help 133 Community Children & Families
On October 25, 2015, DriveTime is hosting 48 running events across the country, open and free to the public, for the first ever DriveTime Kids in Need 5K Fun Run, donating over $200,000 to 133 children with medical needs and their families.
Inc. 5000 – DriveTime Makes 2015 Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies List
Based on revenue growth over a three year period, DriveTime makes the cut as one of the fastest growing private companies in America, among many other innovative organizations. DriveTime was recognized as one out of only 6 multi-billion dollar companies on the list.
Technology and startup reporter, Hayley Ringle, sat down with DriveTime CIO, Paul Kaplan, at our home office in Phoenix to discuss DriveTime’s recent growth, IT culture and innovation across the company.
Computerworld – 2015 Best Places to Work in IT
06/22/2015 – Computerworld announces DriveTime as a 2015 Best Places to Work in IT, one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT staffs while providing great benefits and compensation. DriveTime ranked 15th among mid-size organizations, was one of 16 organizations making their debut on the annual list and is the first company in Arizona to be ranked in the top 100 in the past several years.
Wired – Inside the Swift, Strategic World of Used Car Auctions
04/09/2015 – Wired magazines Autopia editor, Alex Davies, tags along with DriveTime at Manheim San Francisco auto auction while we show him the beginning stages of our supply chain. A unique, behind the scenes look of what it takes to inspect, bid on and purchase a handful of vehicles before sending them off to one of our inspection centers.
BHPH Report – DriveTime Uses Leasing to Boost Customer Base
03/17/2015 – DriveTime is looking to fill basic transportation needs while capitalizing on the rising popularity of vehicle leasing. It can be a tricky proposition since the average person with a non-prime credit score won’t typically qualify for new-vehicle lease promotions, and these Americans can struggle to cover the operational and contract costs.
PR Newswire – New Cancel Anytime Lease Puts Consumers in the Driver’s Seat
03/03/2015 – More than a quarter of all vehicles are now leased and this number is on the rise. Consumers are looking for alternatives to traditional financing and dealers are delivering, including used car dealers.
KTAR – Main Street Minute: Car seller hiring in the Valley
02/12/2015 – Drive Time is hiring more than 80 workers in the Valley. The used-car chain has openings in corporate departments for the home office in Phoenix, as well as customer service in Mesa.
AZ Central – Now hiring: DriveTime seeks 84 people in Arizona
02/09/2015 – The Phoenix-based company is seeking to fill positions for its Phoenix home office, local inspection center and dealerships nationwide, states Amal Zahri, DriveTime’s Managing Director of Talent Acquisition.
Patch – DriveTime Automotive Group Drives into New Jersey
02/06/2015 – DriveTime, the nation’s largest used car dealer and financing company helping people with credit issues find and finance vehicles, will open its first New Jersey location on February 6, 2015 at 1852 N. Blackhorse Pike in Williamstown.
Phoenix Business Journal – Arizona ranks 10th in green building
02/05/2015 – The new 96,000 square foot DriveTime corporate headquarters will be constructed to LEED Silver Certification standards in Tempe, AZ.
CBS Local Phoenix – IT Professional Loves Problem Solving For Phoenix Clients
02/02/2015 – Knowing how a business runs can help an IT professional with their work, as it gives them a better understanding of what their technology services support. Heather Walicki, of DriveTime, moved her career from the financial side of the business into IT.
CBS News – Job openings rise to 2.9 percent
01/13/2015 – CBS Evening News, Anthony Mason reports on Labor Department report that states that job openings rose 2.9 percent to 4.97 million, the most since January 2001, DriveTime featured.
2014 News
PA Magazine – DriveTime Selects Manheim, Go Auto Exchange as Remarketing Partners
12/14/2014 – Manheim announced this week that it has been selected by DriveTime as an exclusive remarketing partner along with Go Auto Exchange.
Delaware Online – DriveTime used-car dealer caters to poor-credit buyers
11/23/2014 – A company that specializes in selling used vehicles and helping buyers with poor or no credit has opened near New Castle.
Patch – DriveTime Automotive Group to Add Up to 65 Jobs and 5 New Locations Over 12 Months
11/21/2014 – DriveTime, the nation’s largest used car dealer and financing company helping people with credit issues find and finance vehicles, will grow its presence in the Chicago area with the opening of the Lombard location.
Auto Remarketing – Manheim & DriveTime Form Joint Venture for New Auction Company
11/20/2014 – Manheim announced a partnership with subprime credit used-car dealer DriveTime to form Go Auto Exchange, a new separate and independent wholesale auction company focused on independent dealers and the low-end vehicle segment.
Patch – DriveTime Automotive Group to Add 140 Local Jobs and Five Locations Over 12 Months
11/14/2014 – DriveTime, the nation’s largest used car dealer and financing company helping people with credit issues find and finance vehicles, will open its first Delaware Valley (Philly metro area) location on November 21, 2014.
Careers and the disABLED – DriveTime: Valuing and Appreciating Talent
11/6/2014 – DriveTime values and appreciates diversity and understands the power of hiring talent from different backgrounds, encouraging various perspectives to come together for the betterment of the company.
The Famuan – DriveTime Helps Families in Need
11/03/2014 – Tallahassee’s DriveTime hosted its first charity event for families living in the Ronald McDonald House. Eight employees cooked a picnic style meal, feeding about five families in need.
Patch – DriveTime Brings Cars and Buyers Together with First Washington, D.C. Location
11/03/2014 – DriveTime, the nation’s largest used car dealer and financing company helping people with credit issues find and finance vehicles, opened its first Washington, D.C. area location on Friday, October 31 in Marlow Heights.
Auto Remarketing – DriveTime Enters Washington DC Market with Newest Store
10/31/2014 – As the company continues to ramp up its Cancel Anytime lease program that allows a vehicle return without consequence should personal financial problems arise, DriveTime ventured near Capitol Hill for its next store opening, unveiling a first location in the Washington, D.C. area.
AZ Big Media – DriveTime Automotive signs 96KSF lease at Liberty Center
10/28/2014 – Liberty Property Trust announced the signing of a 96,000 square foot lease with DriveTime Automotive Group for a new corporate headquarters in Liberty Center at Rio Salado in Tempe.
Phoenix Business Journal – DriveTime corporate HQ heads to Tempe
10/28/2014 – The new corporate headquarters for DriveTime Automotive Group will be the third of five Class A office buildings in Liberty Center at Rio Salado.
Monster.com – HR professionals: Time to figure out what 2015 looks like
10/20/2014 – For Amal Zahri, managing director of talent acquisition at DriveTime, that challenge is competing for top talent — and she’s not alone.
BHPH Report – DriveTime Gaining Momentum With Leasing Program
10/17/2014 – DriveTime is 18 months into its own leasing program that’s on pace for the same kind of leasing origination level as what the new-car industry is enjoying.
My Bank Tracker – Financing a Vehicle With Bad Credit: Insider Tips Revealed
10/02/2014 – Many of us were left with our tails tucked in between our legs after the global financial crisis of 2007-2008. Unfortunately, many Americans are still recovering five years later and continue to face challenges making their mortgage or car payment, in addition to the increasing costs of ordinary living expenses.
Albuquerque Journal – Steering DriveTime’s growth curve
08/02/2014 – A graduate of Sandia High School and the University of New Mexico, Jason Garcia has shot up the corporate ladder at DriveTime as fast as one of his jumpers he launched while playing prep basketball for the Matadors.
Auto Remarketing – DriveTime Sharpens Strategy, Rises To Top Of Customer Service Ratings By BBB
07/31/2014 – DriveTime Automotive Group contends customer service always has been a hallmark of its business practices, especially since buy-here, pay-here can create such an intimate relationship between a dealer and a purchaser.
PR Web – DriveTime Automotive Group Earns Better Business Bureau’s A+ Accreditation
07/10/2014 – Nation’s largest subprime auto dealer receives BBB’s highest rating and accreditation for providing world-class customer service and transparency in business operations.
