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
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
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here

PODCAST: Talking about the car business in the US & Canada with Peter Smith of the Lion Partnership

Spring arrives with bump in Canadian wholesale market — but don’t expect it to last

Dealer groups unveil new facilities for Hyundai, Genesis dealerships in Western Canada

Safe-Guard and Nissan Canada extend their partnership for another four years

With expenses cut, AutoCanada now turns its attention to bringing back used-car profits

AutoCanada back with AutoTrader after year away

Carfax Canada recommends car shoppers beware of used-car scams

Zanchin honors longtime “Car-Man” with scholarship to support future automotive professionals

EY study shows Canadians becoming more wary of EVs as cost, charging concerns remain

HGreg earns kudos for market development chops

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