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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

Primeritus elevates Conners to be COO

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Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2022, 02:44 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The leadership transformation of Primeritus Financial Services continued with an announcement the provider of recovery management, skip-tracing and remarketing shared on Monday. Already with a new chief executive officer and chief financial officer in place, Primeritus said it has promoted ... [Read More]

New EasyCare VSC covers technology, electronic components & safety systems

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Monday, Sep. 12, 2022, 03:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
EasyCare wants to help your dealership customers feel more confident about taking delivery of that vehicle that has some of the latest technology available. On Monday, the APCO Holdings brand introduced TechCare, a new vehicle service contract (VSC) designed exclusively ... [Read More]

Portfolio promotes Cunha to managing director

Jim Cunha for web
Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, 01:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Portfolio likes the work done by Jim Cunha, so this week the provider of reinsurance and F&I programs to auto, RV and powersports dealers appointed him as a managing director for sales and agent development. The company highlighted Cunha brings ... [Read More]

Prestige hires former Capital One exec as CFO

Pepo Tsvetanov for web
Friday, Sep. 9, 2022, 01:51 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
On Thursday, Prestige Financial Services, a portfolio company of the Larry H. Miller Company, announced the appointment of Pepo Tsvetanov as its new chief financial officer in a move that was effective on Tuesday. According to a news release, Tsvetanov ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Balance of 2022 outlook for F&I product sales and profit potential

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Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022, 02:14 PM
Travis Wools, Protective Asset Protection
Today’s automotive industry continues to see noticeable changes in everything from consumer demand, behavior, and shopping patterns to the way operations are dealing with an ongoing shortage of inventory, parts, and labor. What’s more, the shopping process itself continues to ... [Read More]

PODCAST: New Primeritus Financial Services CEO Steve Norwood

Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022, 06:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This summer certainly has been a season of change for Primeritus Financial Services, which now has a new chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Taking on the CEO post is Steve Norwood, who previously led Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems ... [Read More]

RISC Pro fees waived for new members through rest of 2022

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Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022, 03:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, RISC collaborated with MBSi Corp. to deploy VendorConnect, what they called a “revolutionary” compliance management solution that can allow access to a comprehensive list of compliant, vetted third-party vendors in the repossession industry. This week, RISC announced free ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: How crypto helps lenders cover loan values

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Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2022, 02:05 PM
Fred Brothers, Cion Digital
Auto repossessions are on the rise. Subprime repos are up 11% since 2020, according to Jalopnik. Even among prime borrowers with excellent credit scores, repossession rates have doubled from 2% to 4% in the past two years, according to Barron’s. ... [Read More]

PODCAST: More insight about Experian Q2 auto finance data with Melinda Zabritski

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Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022, 01:21 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experian senior director of automotive financial solutions Melinda Zabritski shared more time for the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss which auto finance metrics landed within expectations for the second quarter and which ones did not. Zabritski also touched on how ... [Read More]

MBSi & RISC introduce compliance management solution for repossessions

MBSi and RISC for web
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, 04:12 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Repossessions are complicated, so MBSi Corp. and RISC are working together to help finance companies find the compliant resources they need. This week, the SaaS provider of repossession assignment software and third-party compliance management company for the auto finance industry ... [Read More]

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