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This Month's Focus

Artificial Intelligence

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

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

Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA

Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM

Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here

Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’

Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM

Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

Hearing set for nominees to lead CFPB & SEC

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Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, 04:24 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

On Jan. 18, President Biden revealed his nominations to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Securities and Exchange Commission. On Tuesday, the Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing to interview Rohit Chopra, currently a commissioner with the ... [Read More]

KBRA: Delinquencies remain below pre-pandemic readings

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Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, 04:22 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) spotted delinquency increases in both the prime and non-prime market segment in January, but analysts see metrics remaining on “solid footing” at least in the short term. According to the firm’s latest report looking at January ... [Read More]

Securitization updates from Arivo Acceptance & Credit Acceptance

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Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, 04:52 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

As Arivo Acceptance closed on its second securitization, paving the way for continued growth and expansion, S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Credit Acceptance to stable from negative after that finance company completed its latest securitization. Last week, Credit ... [Read More]

Black Book & Constant partner to reduce credit losses, increase recoveries

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Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, 04:46 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Black Book and Constant now are working together in an effort to help auto finance companies successfully navigate the potential rise in delinquencies and repossessions. Black Book enhanced data and analytics, including vehicle valuations, now have been integrated within the ... [Read More]

Portfolio among top Texas workplaces for 5th straight year

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Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, 02:47 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Portfolio found a way to get its collective minds off of the frigid conditions currently in the Lone Star State at least for a little while this week. The provider of F&I products and reinsurance programs announced it was again ... [Read More]

US Equity Advantage unveils updated version of AutoPayPlus University

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Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, 02:45 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

US Equity Advantage (USEA) approaches its business activities with the strategy that a well-done onboarding program enhances work performance, boosts job satisfaction, fosters company loyalty and lowers employee turnover rates. Based on that premise, the biweekly installment contract payment service ... [Read More]

TransUnion: Subprime lags, though overall auto originations rebound

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Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, 04:34 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

TransUnion discovered that finance companies originated paper at an overall pace during the third quarter of last year resembling what analysts spotted during Q3 of 2019. When looking closer at the subprime market, however, TransUnion found originations are lagging. Analysts ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Nicholas Financial president and CEO on subprime vitality & more

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, 04:44 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Nicholas Financial president and chief executive officer Doug Marohn is back on the podcast for a discussion about the pandemic, fraud and the vitality of the subprime auto finance market. To listen to this episode, click on the link available below, ... [Read More]

Why S&P Global Ratings remains upbeat about auto ABS loss metrics

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Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, 04:40 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

S&P Global Ratings is observing what it dubbed “generally better-than-expected loss results,” according to its latest report on the auto loan ABS market. And analysts gave an upbeat forecast for the trends to continue this year as unemployment levels tick ... [Read More]

Prestige hires former Mercedes-Benz captive executive

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Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, 03:54 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

An executive who spent nearly 20 years with a luxury OEM’s captive finance company now is part of the leadership team at Prestige Financial Services. On Friday, the affiliate of The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies named Bradley Bitner ... [Read More]

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