Multiple recent developments at Credit Acceptance have had connections to technology, including a record number of dealers now using its artificial intelligence-powered platform as well as the appointment of a new chief technology officer. However, on Tuesday, Credit Acceptance made a people-connected move, announcing that Shannon Wilson will join the company as chief human resources […] [Read More]

Our “PAL” Jeremy Louisos of Preowned Auto Logistics is back on the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his work on remarketing industry committees and conferences, top issues and hot topics in auto transport and much more. The interview is among our first recorded through a new podcast studio and will include video. Stay tuned […] [Read More]

Artificial intelligence continues to penetrate dealerships, as shown by a new integration involving inride, the company behind Trade Agent AI, and ACV’s ClearCar. The goal is to turn trade-in valuations into booked appointments using one consistent offer across all dealership channels. With this new integration, ClearCar can provide dealers and their customers with an instant […] [Read More]

As more and more artificial products are being released, more and more companies are determining how the technology best applies to their own businesses. As with organizations in other sectors, auto transport and logistics companies can leverage AI in very specific ways to become more efficient and effective. The following are some of the ways […] [Read More]

In July, automotive logistics technology providers Ship.Cars released an edition of its “Auto Freight Economy” market intelligence series, which found that auto demand is steady, rates remain firm, and diesel costs are falling. After reviewing retail sales data, inventory levels, and transportation signals, the company was able to make conclusions about auto logistics pricing, capacity, […] [Read More]

An executive from an investment firm that’s now one of Group 1 Automotive’s largest shareholders is going to be a member of the dealer group’s board of directors via a major stock purchase. Group 1 announced the appointment of Benjamin Hart, who is a member of the investment team for the Acacia funds. Those investment […] [Read More]

Carfax Canada announced it has launched a new tool to help dealers acquire the right inventory and do so from additional sources. The company said Carfax Canada Sourcing allows dealers to evaluate potential acquisition targets through data-backed insights, giving them the ability to analyze VINs and filter vehicles by attributes. This is designed to help […] [Read More]

Truist Bank selling Regional Acceptance wasn’t the only notable merger-and-acquisition development within auto finance to unfold last week. Atlanticus Holdings Corp. announced that it has completed the sale of its CAR Auto Finance operations to an unaffiliated third party. Following the transaction, Atlanticus said it will no longer operate an auto finance segment. According to […] [Read More]

CBT News and Cherokee Media Group today announced a new media and content partnership surrounding Used Car Week 2026, taking place Nov. 16–19 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. The partnership brings together one of the automotive industry’s leading used-vehicle events with CBT News’ dealer-focused media platform to expand coverage and extend the […] [Read More]

If you’re anything like the author of this news recap, you likely put on blue light or reading glasses to read this story. Why? Glasses makes the task easier. And TruVideo is doing something similar with automotive technicians. The company, which provides artificial intelligence video communication technology for the transportation industry, said Monday that its […] [Read More]