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EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
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
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
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
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
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
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
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
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
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

Informed.IQ makes inroads in subprime with CPS & DriveTime

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Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, 03:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Informed.IQ, a provider of artificial intelligence-based software for financial institutions, has made notable inroads with providers in the subprime auto finance space. First, continuing its focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning, Consumer Portfolio Services last month partnered with Informed.IQ ... [Read More]

4 topics of Protective’s 3rd F&I report

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Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, 01:52 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Protective Asset Protection, a leading provider of F&I programs, services and dealer owned warranty company programs, released of its third F&I Industry Report. The project offered an in-depth look at four crucial topics, including: —Trends and insights shaping ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Most dealers aren’t aware of this specific FTC Safeguards Rule

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Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, 02:02 PM
Erica Cooper, GWC Warranty
As many dealers are aware, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued new requirements to its Safeguards Rule that take effect Dec. 9. The rule requires auto dealerships with more than 5,000 customer records in their database to develop, implement ... [Read More]

3 findings from ARA survey about vehicle storage costs

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Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, 03:58 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
American Recovery Association executive director Joel Kennedy recently reported findings from an industry survey about vehicle and lot storage costs. Kennedy explained that ARA is examining this entire category of expenses that includes everything from rent, security, insurance and staffing. ... [Read More]

F&I Sentinel expands credentialing team

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Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, 03:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A few days after reinforcing its engineering department, this week F&I Sentinel bolstered its product credentialing team by adding Michelle Covin, Sam Barnes and Alexander Bitar. F&I Sentinel said through a news release that Covin, Barnes and Bitar will serve ... [Read More]

Colorado dealer associations endorse Dealertrack titling tools

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Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, 03:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive is on a Rocky Mountain high — and in a good way. This week, the company announced the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) and Colorado Independent Automobile Dealers Association (CIADA) have both exclusively endorsed Dealertrack’s in-state registration and ... [Read More]

New research about record inflation impacting consumers living paycheck to paycheck

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Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, 03:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The customers in your auto finance company portfolio or arriving at your dealership might not be feeling so great about their current family budget situation based on the latest research recently shared by LendingClub Corp. and the BMO Real Financial ... [Read More]

Edmunds modifies auto finance data collection, as Q3 metrics keep rising

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Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, 03:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Edmunds said its analysts have adjusted their auto finance data cleaning process to include new and used monthly payments up to $2,000 to account for changes to the market, as previously the limit was up to $1,500. Based on the ... [Read More]

Auto defaults make largest rise so far in 2022

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Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, 02:31 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Here’s another piece of auto finance industry data to consider as you close the books on another month and quarter. While perhaps still relatively modest, auto defaults made their largest month-over-month rise so far this year. According to data from ... [Read More]

Launcher boosts LOS with enhanced access to The Work Number

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Friday, Sep. 30, 2022, 02:29 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the second time in September, Launcher enhanced its technology geared to streamline originations via collaboration with an industry partner. After earlier boosting integrated access to CARFAX Vehicle History Reports, this week the company announced an expanded integration of Launcher’s ... [Read More]

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