Podcast: Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke at Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference Wednesday September 1, 2021 1 min Read Auto Remarketing, Sept. 1, 2021 – A few moments after his keynote presentation at the 25th Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference hosted by the National Automotive Finance Association, Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke sat down with senior editor Nick Zulovich for a wide-ranging conversation. Smoke recapped the highlights of his presentation, including a popular song from the 1980s to summarize what’s happening in the finance, retail and wholesale markets. Listen to the Episode. Related Market Insights Smoke on Cars Auto Loan Rates Trend Higher as Federal Reserve Cuts Rate Policy 4 min Read Market Insights Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: September 16 5 min Read EV Market Monitor – August 2025 5 min Read