Mazda dealers have a new way to offer their customers a pick-me-up. On Thursday, Uber for Business announced a partnership with Mazda North American Operation that allows the automaker’s dealers to provide courtesy rides through Uber’s platform. The program is being rolled out to Mazda dealers in the U.S., who can now utilize Uber’s network […] [Read More]

Lendbuzz, an artificial intelligence-based fintech company that helps consumers obtain better access to credit when purchasing a vehicle, announced this week that it has closed its first ABS transaction of the year. The $246 million securitization was collateralized by a pool of auto loans made to obligors and secured by new and used automobiles, light […] [Read More]

American Recovery Association president Todd Case is hoping PAR North America set a precedent this week that other forwarders and service providers follow that could significantly benefit repossession agents. PAR North America shifted its payment engine that’s now live nationwide for all contracted repo-related fees. Instead of taking 14 business days or more, the company […] [Read More]

One of the foundational parts of Used Car Week each year is the lively conversation among the Women in Remarketing honorees. Moderated again by Brenda Rios of award program sponsor, Ally, hear the valuable perspectives and wisdom from some of the 2025 selections through this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast available in the window […] [Read More]

Used Car Week 2025 extended the ongoing conversation about how the wholesale and retail portions of the used-car market aren’t quite as distinct as they used to be. Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat about the subject with Grace Huang and Lori Wittman of Cox Automotive that’s now available through this episode […] [Read More]

Remember the exploding Takata airbags? While they might seem like old news, Carfax offered a reminder that they’re still a thing, with some 5 million vehicles carrying them currently on the road. This week, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles addressed about 225,000 of those cars, issuing a “Do Not Drive” warning for all of its vehicles with […] [Read More]

Fixed operations continue to evolve as technology and service complexity reshape how dealerships operate. While the automotive industry continues to grapple with issues such as EV uncertainty, pricing pressure, and macro uncertainty, other factors at play are reshaping service departments: warranty, recalls, and technology-driven complexity are now determining who thrives and who leaves money on […] [Read More]

CarMax will have a new president and CEO next month. The used-car retailer announced Thursday that former InterContinental Hotels Group CEO Keith Barr has been appointed to the role, which he will begin on March 16. Barr will also join CarMax’s board. David McCreight, who is current interim president and CEO, will move back to […] [Read More]

Edmunds editor-in-chief Alistair Weaver joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast from the NADA Show 2026 expo hall, where he talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the Edmunds Top Rated finalists at the convention, how dealers can use the awards to help in their conversations with customers, the importance of such ratings in […] [Read More]

CarGurus’ “Big Deal” brand campaign is getting bigger — thanks to artificial intelligence. The online car-shopping platform has expanded the “Big Deal” with new ads putting the spotlight on its recently launched AI-powered products designed to simplify and personalize online research and comparison for prospective car buyers. The campaign, a tribute to the financial and […] [Read More]