Allen Dobbins is back in the automotive software space. On Tuesday, Dobbins led the launch of Emotive ERP, an all-in-one software platform specifically designed for independent auto finance companies Having previously built and orchestrated operations at AutoStar Solutions, Sigma Payment Solutions and SecureClose, Dobbins highlighted that Emotive ERP can eliminate outdated, fragmented systems that slow […] [Read More]

As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries. Next up on our series of podcasts with these first-ever honorees in the Automotive Intelligence Awards: Industry Analysts program […] [Read More]

Most Americans sprung forward on Sunday, turning their clocks ahead an hour as spring gets officially closer. Meanwhile, current wholesale market conditions are showing the arrival time of the spring market might already be here. Black Book reported on Tuesday that overall wholesale prices ticked up 0.03%, with the auction conversion rate rising again to […] [Read More]

The automotive industry is in a defining era — one where traditional dealership strategies must evolve to keep pace with changing market conditions. Already in 2025, dealers are challenged with an increasingly complex market. Inventory challenges, rising carryover rates, and the relentless pressure to maintain profitability are forcing dealerships to rethink how they approach sales, […] [Read More]

Car-shopping marketplace and dealer reputation site Cars.com honored more than 1,000 dealers throughout North America with its annual Dealer of the Year Awards. The company said the winners were selected based on more than 1.3 million online consumer reviews submitted in 2024 according to drivers of repeat and referral business, including average star rating, total […] [Read More]

Flexcar is growing in Nashville. The month-to-month flexible car lease company announced an expansion in Tennessee’s capital, opening of a new hub for its operations in the region. “Nashville has adopted Flexcar in a big way,” president and chief operating officer Ryan Quinlan said in a news release, “and this expansion is a direct result […] [Read More]

Tom Freiert, whose experience in automotive technology and remarketing includes helping start up a company, has joined VUMO AI as director of sales, the company announced. Freiert’s career includes 11 years with Black Widow Imaging, a provider of automated vehicle imaging technology he co-founded in 2012. Freiert filled several roles in the company, including director […] [Read More]

Hyundai Auto Canada is killing it where selling certified pre-owned vehicles is concerned. Its CPO penetration rate this year is topping 50% and sales are strong. The reason, Hyundai Auto Canada manager of CPO and remarketing Charles Plewes told Auto Remarketing Canada, is the automaker’s Hyundai Promise Certified Pre-Owned program. “The dealers have really embraced it.” ... [Read More]

Steve Levine of Ignite Consulting Partners made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast for two reasons. Levine shared how his second book came together to help dealerships with their compliance responsibilities. He also previewed the combined training conferences next month in Las Vegas: BHPH United and Compliance Unleashed. Listen to the conversation in the […] [Read More]

Paul Gillespie has been involved with banking and auto finance for more than 40 years. He was an executive at AmeriCredit when General Motors purchased the company 15 years ago to form GM Financial. Gillespie’s installment contract is about to reach maturity, so to speak, as he’s preparing for retirement this spring. He recently appeared […] [Read More]