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Auction sales continue to peak, with commercial consignment dominant
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Former CDK executive joins Widewail to drive enterprise growth and OEM relationships
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This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
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EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
This artificial intelligence is pretty smart, eh? That sentiment might be held by at least some Canadians who are already embedding AI into everyday decisions, often in ways that extend beyond simple assistance into early autonomy, even while concerns about ... Read More
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... Read More
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... Read More
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Retail
RockED partners with teachers association to provide training platform for future auto technicians
RockED’s drive to educate the automotive industry continues. The mobile-first training platform announced a new partnership with the North American Council of Automotive Teachers to provide automotive educators and their students with expanded access to training designed to develop career-ready ... [Read More]
Dealer news: Napleton sets another record for internet lead response; Walls family sells Md. store
The best dealership group when it comes to responding to internet leads keeps getting better. For the fifth consecutive year, Napleton Automotive Group ranked No. 1 in Pied Piper’s PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness Auto Dealer Group Study, and for the ... [Read More]
Wholesale
Auction sales continue to peak, with commercial consignment dominant
In March, auction sales reached their strongest point since July 2020. Last month was even stronger. According to AuctionNet data from the National Auto Auction Association, wholesale auction sales climbed 2% month-over-month in April, following March’s near-six-year high. Led by ... [Read More]
IAA adds Click-Ins’ automated damage detection to its Inspection Services for insurance clients
IAA’s connection with its newest partner really clicked. The global digital marketplace has joined with Click-Ins, a provider of artificial intelligence vehicle damage detection, in an integration that embeds Click-Ins’ automated damage detection technology into IAA’s Inspection Services platform for ... [Read More]
Technology
Former CDK executive joins Widewail to drive enterprise growth and OEM relationships
Widewail has added an experienced hand to its sales leadership. Brad Bowers, whose 40-plus years in the auto industry includes roles from dealerships to global manufacturers to software companies, has joined the customer intelligence and reputation management platform as national ... [Read More]
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... [Read More]
Analysis
One automaker accounted for almost half of 2025’s recalled vehicles, report finds
More than 28 million vehicles were recalled in 2025. Almost half of them were from one automaker. The ninth annual State of Recalls report from Recall Masters showed the number of recalls and vehicles affected by them last year was ... [Read More]
Look out behind you: Carfax data shows backup camera recalls on the rise
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige once advised us, “Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.” That said, when looking back is necessary, such as when you’re backing up in your car, a rear-facing camera can be very ... [Read More]
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