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Wolters Kluwer on significance of digital securitizations by credit unions
Matthew Babcock, who oversees digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned as a guest on the Auto Remarketing Podcast, recapping the recent milestone associated with credit unions and securitizations. Babcock also touched on the proliferation of AI agents and ... Listen Here
Next Ron Smith Lifetime Achievement Award recipient: Kyle Birch of GM Financial
For the first time since 2022, Auto Remarketing and Cherokee Media Group are giving their Ron Smith Lifetime Achievement Award; an honor reserved especially for executives who have made one of the most significant impacts on the used-car industry. During ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Fame honoree Jared Kalfus of Black Book
We finish our series featuring the 2026 Used Car Week Hall of Fame honorees with a conversation featuring Black Book president Jared Kalfus. Kalfus describes what it takes to be successful in sales and why face-to-face conversations are still vitally ... Listen Here
Retail
Q&As with Game Changers in Auto Retail: John Schulz of Streamline
Auto Remarketing and Used Car Week are showcasing the dealers who are changing what it means to be an auto retailer through a new program called “Game Changers in Auto Retail,” presented by Conversica. The inaugural honorees will be recognized ... [Read More]
Q&As with Game Changers in Auto Retail: John Foley of Recharged
Auto Remarketing and Used Car Week are showcasing the dealers who are changing what it means to be an auto retailer through a new program called “Game Changers in Auto Retail,” presented by Conversica. The inaugural honorees will be recognized ... [Read More]
Wholesale
America’s Group promotes CFO to president
America’s Group has promoted chief financial officer Ron Kruczynski to the role of president, the auction group said Thursday. Kruczynski has worked with CEO Chuck Tapp to help, “shape the strategy behind the continued evolution of America’s Group” while leading ... [Read More]
IAASC to acquire Auction Academy; Wanna to remain president
The Independent Auto Auction Services Corporation, which is a consortium of independent auto auctions, is in negotiations to acquire Auction Academy, which is affiliated with TPC Management Company. TPC founded Auction Academy in 2011. The transaction is expected to close ... [Read More]
Technology
COMMENTARY: AI won’t sell one more car
Agents are about to do years of work in days. Your dealership is still going to sell the same number of cars. That’s the whole article. The rest is proof. I’ve sat with well over 200 dealer groups this year. ... [Read More]
CarGurus shifts from listings to AI agent, playing larger role in consumer journey & dealer workflow
CarGurus reported third quarter revenues climbed 12% year-over-year to $258 million, as it continues to ramp up its artificial intelligence capabilities and integrate products into more steps of dealership workflows. During its Q3 conference call, the company highlighted strategic initiatives ... [Read More]
Analysis
Recapping a ‘fairly normal’ month for wholesale vehicle values
Depreciation in wholesale vehicle values eased in October, and the month ended up being “fairly normal.” Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index came in at 206.7, which was up 2% year-over-year and up 0.5% from September, when adjusting for ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Automotive retailers need a better strategy to manage inventory risk before year end
A steady sales quarter can conceal pressure on dealership profitability when inventory expands faster than buyers are purchasing vehicles. In the third quarter of 2026, new-vehicle sales were flat compared with the prior quarter, while new inventory grew 9%. Used-vehicle ... [Read More]
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