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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

Fuel Capital Group chooses PassTime as exclusive GPS provider

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Friday, Jul. 24, 2020, 01:42 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
PassTime is looking to reiterate to the industry that its devices can work well on more than just cars and trucks. This week, the GPS solutions provider announced it was selected as the exclusive partner for Fuel Capital Group, which provides ... [Read More]

ANALYSIS: Digital-collections strategy amidst coronavirus pandemic

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Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2020, 02:42 PM
Preston Cecil, Payix
It is an interesting time for both lenders and borrowers. The impacts from COVID-19 have been unexpected and far reaching, raising questions for many lenders as their customers seek convenient and applicable repayment alternatives. As delinquencies rise or threaten to ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!

How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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FTC offers updates on COVID-19 connected complaints, scams and enforcement moves

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Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2020, 02:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is keeping the Federal Trade Commission busy. Andrew Smith, who is the bureau of consumer protection director at the FTC, testified at a U.S. Senate hearing on Tuesday. Smith said that to date, the FTC has ... [Read More]

Launcher, Neo partner to provide comprehensive loan scoring algorithms

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Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2020, 02:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Launcher Solutions announced its third major development since the second half of May. The newest one involved the technology provider specializing in automotive finance originations finalizing an integration partnership with Neo to help finance companies build a stronger ... [Read More]

Auto defaults now at lowest point in 10 years

June 2020 default Indices
Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020, 03:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For what it’s worth amid so much uncertainty nowadays triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, auto-finance defaults are at the lowest point recorded by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian going back 10 years. According the data through June released on ... [Read More]

KBRA, S&P continue to investigate contract modifications via latest auto ABS updates

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Monday, Jul. 20, 2020, 03:06 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) and S&P Global Ratings continued to use their examinations of the U.S. auto loan asset-backed securities (ABS) market to offer a look not only at that particular segment but also views on what the overall ... [Read More]

Darwin Automotive lands partnerships with EasyCare and GWC Warranty

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Friday, Jul. 17, 2020, 03:38 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Darwin Automotive formed partnerships this week with two other companies in the F&I space. According to news releases from the firms, both EasyCare and GWC Warranty will be a preferred partner for Darwin’s premier F&I menu system, as well as ... [Read More]

From the editor: Trying to make sense of unemployment data

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Thursday, Jul. 16, 2020, 03:28 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Confession time. While taking some graduate degree courses, I struggled mightily with the statistics class. The thought of standard deviations and Z tables still makes me twitch a little. Nonetheless, I took a few moments on Thursday morning to examine ... [Read More]

ARA’s latest project: The cost of COVID-19

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Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2020, 03:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
American Recovery Association president Dave Kennedy didn’t mince words to open a letter he delivered to the industry last week. “We are failing — all of us,” Kennedy wrote. Kennedy used the direct language to introduce the latest endeavor by ... [Read More]

Online platform aims to smooth loans made between friends and family

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Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2020, 03:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It's likely a question that dealerships and finance companies have asked potential buyers countless times in order to get a deal completed. “How can you secure more money for the down payment? Is there a friend or a family member ... [Read More]

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