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Artificial Intelligence

Kia Georgia leverages AI drones to save money and time on onerous fence patrols

Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 03:02 PM

A 14.2-mile interior fence. Tough terrain. Multiple security personnel. Two or three vehicles churned from wear and tear annually. A looming United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) audit in jeopardy. These were the challenges Kia Georgia faced because ... Read More

Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video

Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM

When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More

Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration

Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM

Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More

TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025

Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 PM

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here

Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits

Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here

Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion

Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

Toyota to handle captive chores for Mazda

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Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, 02:51 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

When Mazda vehicles roll over the curb at one of the automaker’s franchised dealerships, there’s now a likelihood the preceding floorplan and newly signed retail installment contract or vehicle lease likely will be connected to Toyota. According to a filing ... [Read More]

PODCAST: DRN’s Jeremiah Wheeler recaps Auto Intel Summit appearance, looks ahead to Used Car Week

Jeremiah Wheeler at AIS 2019

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, 04:04 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

One of the most frequent guests on the Auto Remarketing Podcast is back for another episode. DRN’s Jeremiah Wheeler recapped his TED-style presentation during this summer’s Auto Intel Summit along with looking ahead to Used Car Week, which begins on ... [Read More]

ADCO adds Henrick to board of directors

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Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, 03:41 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

One of the regular contributors published within SubPrime Auto Finance News is taking on another industry responsibility. Linda Robertson, executive director of the Association of Dealership Compliance Officers (ADCO), announced on Wednesday that Randy Henrick has joined ADCO’s board of ... [Read More]

2 financing components fuel WalletHub’s Labor Day weekend sales projection

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Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, 03:36 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Your finance company's underwriting department should be quite busy during the next few days if the newest research from WalletHub is any indication. Despite business headlines chronicling the travails of the stock market and international trade clashes, WalletHub projected that ... [Read More]

Ally survey: Millennials & Gen Z spending more on vehicle repair & maintenance

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Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, 02:13 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Younger consumers are paying more for vehicle repairs than their older counterparts, according to a survey orchestrated by Ally Financial, which also reinforced the value of vehicle service contracts. A recent Ally survey conducted online by The Harris Poll among ... [Read More]

DealerSocket’s Precise Price now integrated within F&I Express

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Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, 02:42 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

At its recent User Summit, DealerSocket lauched a new integration between the software company’s Precise Price digital retailing solution and F&I Express’ network of approximately 160 F&I product providers. The companies highlighted this new combination can enable an even more ... [Read More]

Universal Lenders integrates with Darwin’s F&I and digital retailing software suite

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Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, 02:41 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Universal Lenders recently announced the integration of its ZERO Plan program with the entire suite of Darwin Automotive F&I and digital retailing software solutions. The companies explained this integration partnership will allow Darwin’s dealer clients access to premium finance all ... [Read More]

DOJ lands sentences for 7 conspirators in nearly $2M auto-finance fraud scheme

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Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, 02:54 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

For the second time this month, the Justice Department announced prison punishments for charges related to fraudulent auto financing. Not long after getting a judge to sentence a Wisconsin man in connection with a Ponzi scheme fueled by luxury vehicles, ... [Read More]

CPS shares update on 2 system enhancements

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Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, 02:52 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Consumer Portfolio Services is leveraging technology to improve both decisioning on applications that arrive from dealers as well as the finance company’s evaluation of those stores where those potential originations first surface. CPS shared in a message with SubPrime Auto ... [Read More]

EFG rolls out VSC tailored for electric vehicles

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Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, 01:48 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

EFG Companies now has a vehicle service contract designed to meet the unique needs of electric vehicle owners and aid dealerships in two crucial areas of their operations. EFG recently launched what the company called the new Motorist Assistance Plan ... [Read More]

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