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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

RISC waiving fees for repo agents in Florida

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Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022, 05:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Hurricane Ian made landfall on Wednesday near Cayo Costa, Fla., which is just south of RISC’s corporate headquarters in the Sunshine State. In response to the impact caused by the destructive storm, RISC said on Thursday that the company is ... [Read More]

4 banking associations & 3 business groups unite to sue CFPB

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Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022, 03:09 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The banking industry basically told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: “We’ll see you in court.” Four banking associations, plus the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and two other business-driven organizations in the Lone Star State, filed a lawsuit in the Eastern ... [Read More]

PODCAST: More from compliance expert Randy Henrick about Safeguards Rule

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Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022, 01:33 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealer compliance expert Randy Henrick acknowledged moderate surprise that the Federal Trade Commission didn’t delay December implementation of the revamped Safeguards Rule even as industry associations and a fellow government agency recommended it. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing ... [Read More]

Ignite Consulting Partners explains why door knocking can be risky business

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Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022, 03:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Through a recent installment of its tip of the week, Ignite Consulting Partners tackled a strategy that some collections departments might use to kickstart stalled efforts to find and reach their delinquent account holders. Perhaps the opposite of text messaging, ... [Read More]

DDI Technology enters electronic lien & title market in West Virginia

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Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022, 03:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, DDI Technology said it expanded its corporate offices to handle more work. This week, the electronic lien and title technology firm and a subsidiary of IAA, showed the reason for that move, expanding of its electronic lien and ... [Read More]

F&I Sentinel hires 2 software engineers to reinforce compliance software

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Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022, 03:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I Sentinel might have its platform based in the cloud, the service provider is making sure it has the human resources it needs to function correctly. This week, F&I Sentinel announced the addition of experienced software engineers Ryan McCauley and ... [Read More]

Fitch, KBRA, S&P project short-term auto ABS & US economic performance

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Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022, 03:04 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Fitch Ratings, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) and S&P Global Ratings each shared their data and projections about auto delinquencies, the securitization market and the general U.S. economy through separate reports and news releases distributed in recent days. Before getting ... [Read More]

Massachusetts AG suing franchised store over discriminatory F&I practices

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Monday, Sep. 26, 2022, 02:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey made another move involving the automotive space last week, alleging more misdeeds involving how vehicles are financed. Healey’s office is suing a Haverhill, Mass., franchised dealership for engaging in what the AG called unfair, deceptive, ... [Read More]

DDI Technology expands corporate office to handle more electronic title work

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Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, 01:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DDI Technology literally now has more room to maneuver. This week, the electronic lien and title technology firm and a subsidiary of IAA announced the grand opening of its newly expanded corporate offices in Irmo, S.C. Now with 35% more ... [Read More]

Auto finance ramifications of Fed pushing interest rates another 75 basis points higher

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Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022, 02:09 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke made a pair of noteworthy observations following members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) deciding unanimously to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by another 75 basis points. “Combined with ... [Read More]

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