Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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Amid out-of-reach new vehicles, flood of consumer interest drives up used-car prices
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 04:09 PM
Kia Georgia leverages AI drones to save money and time on onerous fence patrols
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 03:02 PM
PODCAST: TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 02:46 PM
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Kia Georgia leverages AI drones to save money and time on onerous fence patrols
A 14.2-mile interior fence. Tough terrain. Multiple security personnel. Two or three vehicles churned from wear and tear annually. A looming United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) audit in jeopardy. These were the challenges Kia Georgia faced because ... Read More
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Retail
PODCAST: TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... [Read More]
Dealer news: Dealership GM steps into ownership role; Illinois JLR store hoists its first Golden Car Fox
A dealership manager has taken the next step and acquired his first store. Ahmed Fayed partnered with entrepreneur Robert Palmese to purchase Matt Blatt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Philadelphia from the Greenblatt Family, according to Performance Brokerage Services, which ... [Read More]
Wholesale
Auction news: Enrollment open for Auction Academy Class 10; TPC to provide consulting for MKSAA
As Auction Academy’s Class 9 heads for the finish line, Class 10 is gearing up to begin its journey. The current class of the executive development program developed by TPC Management Company has two sessions remaining after completing its sixth ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and TraXtion president ... [Read More]
Technology
Kia Georgia leverages AI drones to save money and time on onerous fence patrols
A 14.2-mile interior fence. Tough terrain. Multiple security personnel. Two or three vehicles churned from wear and tear annually. A looming United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) audit in jeopardy. These were the challenges Kia Georgia faced because ... [Read More]
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... [Read More]
Analysis
Amid out-of-reach new vehicles, flood of consumer interest drives up used-car prices
It’s a bit of Catch-22. With new cars out of reach for many, car shoppers are turning to the used-car market to find affordable options. But that rush of interest is driving up prices in pre-owned, too. Retail prices of ... [Read More]
Black Book’s refreshed forecast for annual depreciation & residual values
Black Book tackled predictions for depreciation and residual values along with pinpointing a variety of factors that could be either tailwinds or headwinds for the used-car market as part of its Vehicle Depreciation Report 2026 compiled in collaboration with Fitch ... [Read More]
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