Automotive finance company and digital services platform Vroom filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday (Nov. 13), saying in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it plans to operate its business as a “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court.
In a move to redefine its future, used car digital marketplace Vroom on Tuesday (Sept. 23) said it completed the wind-down of its eCommerce and used vehicle dealership operations and released a long-term strategic plan leveraging its assets like United Auto Credit Corporation (UACC), a leading automotive finance company; and CarStory, a leader in AI-powered analytics and digital services for automotive retail.
Don't bet against the American consumer, an old saying goes. That wisdom was borne out this spring and summer, when wagering against them would have been a mistake.
Electric vehicles are in the news again but this time for a positive reason. In news that broke earlier in the week, German automotive giant Volkswagen (OTCMKTS: VWAGY ) will invest up to $5 billion into Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN ).