We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. Scott Lear, who is president of Dealer Benefit, took attendees into the world of batteries for used electric vehicles and how F&I products such […] [Read More]

There are warning signs ahead for the used commercial vehicle market. The latest data from Work Truck Solutions shows a “significant tightening” in new‑vehicle availability during the first quarter of 2026, leading to indications of “friction” coming to the used market. The company’s Q1 2026 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis report found the average final price for […] [Read More]

There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies do business — and the automotive industry is no exception. In fact, most dealers have already embraced AI models and incorporated them into their daily operations. From analyzing data to streamlining processes, leaders are thinking about the ways AI can help their businesses. But […] [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. David Prusinski, who is CEO of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), was back in the spotlight to share his perspectives about the current state of […] [Read More]

At the beginning of May, Federal Reserve vice chair Michelle Bowman acknowledged that Anthropic’s Mythos — an artificial intelligence model that identifies cyber vulnerabilities — created a significant stir in banking. This week, S&P Global Ratings released a report examining whether Anthropic’s claim about its Mythos model represents “a genuine inflection point or an incremental […] [Read More]

It’s a bit of Catch-22. With new cars out of reach for many, car shoppers are turning to the used-car market to find affordable options. But that rush of interest is driving up prices in pre-owned, too. Retail prices of used vehicles this month increased an average of more than $870 from April, according to […] [Read More]

As Auction Academy’s Class 9 heads for the finish line, Class 10 is gearing up to begin its journey. The current class of the executive development program developed by TPC Management Company has two sessions remaining after completing its sixth in-person session this month in Baltimore. The class will wrap up its two-year curriculum with […] [Read More]

A 14.2-mile interior fence. Tough terrain. Multiple security personnel. Two or three vehicles churned from wear and tear annually. A looming United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) audit in jeopardy. These were the challenges Kia Georgia faced because inspecting its massive fence for damage was as costly as it was time consuming. The […] [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ Cox of TransUnion mainly discussed auto finance and the economy. This time, the senior director […] [Read More]

A dealership manager has taken the next step and acquired his first store. Ahmed Fayed partnered with entrepreneur Robert Palmese to purchase Matt Blatt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Philadelphia from the Greenblatt Family, according to Performance Brokerage Services, which brokered the deal. The dealership, which has been renamed Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, is […] [Read More]