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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

KBRA sees non-prime and prime indexes move similarly in April

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Friday, May. 10, 2019, 02:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Kroll Bond Rating Agency reported this week that its auto-finance indexes that watch both the non-prime and prime spaces moved in similar directions in April. But a deeper look at the latest data showed some “slightly less sanguine results.” Analysts ... [Read More]

3 recommendations to sharpen F&I menu presentations

dealer
Thursday, May. 9, 2019, 03:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Now that we’re deep into the second quarter of 2019, GWC Warranty recently offered a refresher in an effort to help dealerships gain more sales traction in the F&I office. With vehicle affordability becoming more a challenge, GWC Warranty emphasized that ... [Read More]

CFPB targets collections, will propose new FDCPA rules

collections
Wednesday, May. 8, 2019, 03:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is setting its regulatory target next on debt collection in light of technology advances such as text messaging and more. On Tuesday, the bureau issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Fair ... [Read More]

American Bar Foundation names Hudson as fellow

trophies
Wednesday, May. 8, 2019, 03:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Another professional accolade was recently given to Tom Hudson. The co-founder of Hudson Cook has been accepted as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). The fellows comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty and legal ... [Read More]

NARS 2019 generates ‘staggering’ attendance

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Wednesday, May. 8, 2019, 03:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with handing out five different awards and generating thousands of dollars for an industry-related charity, the American Recovery Association cheered the success of this year’s North American Repossessors Summit (NARS), sponsored by Harding Brooks Insurance. ARA officials highlighted that ... [Read More]

Kindschi comes out of retirement to join Open Lending

new hire
Tuesday, May. 7, 2019, 02:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Kevin Kindschi called it a “detour from retirement,” to work with credit unions about product that can help them serve members with subprime credit histories. After retiring from CUNA Mutual following a 30-year career, Kindschi recently joined Open Lending as ... [Read More]

FTC deems Holder Rule should be retained

Federal Trade Commission
Monday, May. 6, 2019, 02:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
An evaluation project started by the Federal Trade Commission nearly four years ago recently came to a conclusion. The FTC recently announced that it has completed its review of the Holder Rule, which protects consumers who purchase goods and services ... [Read More]

ABCoA’s Deal Pack DMS integrates with 700Credit

dealership employee
Monday, May. 6, 2019, 02:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the second time in the past few days, 700Credit finalized another integration; this time with ABCoA so dealerships can answer the question of, “How can we get rid of double-entry and multiple screens when working a deal?” ABCoA has ... [Read More]

May economic update: Interest rates stay put as unemployment dips

Federal reserve
Friday, May. 3, 2019, 02:39 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
May opened with a pair of economic updates that should be pleasing to dealerships and finance companies with interest rates remaining steady and unemployment declining. The developments came in light of the Federal Reserve chairman refuting thoughts that policymakers are ... [Read More]

9 products now are part of AUL’s expanded F&I offering

dealership and couple
Friday, May. 3, 2019, 02:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, AUL Corp. launched a new suite of F&I products. President and chief executive officer Jimmy Atkinson described the offering as giving dealers “a one-stop shop for all of their F&I needs.” AUL’s collection of products now includes: • ... [Read More]

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