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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

AUL names Frank as manager of operations

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Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, 04:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
AUL Corp. recently promoted one of its managers who has been with the vehicle service contracts administrator for more than a dozen years. According to a news release, AUL president and chief executive officer Jimmy Atkinson has elevated Deonna Frank ... [Read More]

Revenue, people and compliance highlight Credit Acceptance year-end report

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Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, 02:53 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Along with sharing an update involving investigations by state-level authorities in two locations, Credit Acceptance went through a series of year-end figures to detail its 2018 performance. And to go with data about income and originations, the subprime auto finance ... [Read More]

BB&T and SunTrust to merge in $66B stock deal

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Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, 04:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealerships, especially ones located in the Southeast that have business relationships with SunTrust Banks and BB&T Corp., soon will be working with just one financial institution. The banks announced on Thursday that both companies’ boards of directors have unanimously approved ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: How dealers can make more in deep subprime without spending more

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Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, 05:04 PM
Brian Deeley, Spireon
Dumb question: Who wants to make more money? We all do, of course. But is opening your business to more credit-challenged consumers worth chasing more delinquencies and repos? Good question; and one that becomes problematic if you don’t take the ... [Read More]

ID Analytics unveils Credit Optics Full Spectrum Auto

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Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, 02:56 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
ID Analytics recently rolled out a tool specifically tailored for finance companies looking to buy a little deeper while still having solid footing with its underwriting. The Symantec company and consumer risk management provider recently announced Credit Optics Full Spectrum ... [Read More]

Allstate Dealer Services picks MaximTrak Technologies as a preferred partner

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Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, 02:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
MaximTrak Technologies announced on Tuesday a preferred partnership with Allstate Dealer Services to provide digital F&I solutions for agents and their dealer customers retailing Allstate’s aftermarket products. MaximTrak highlighted that its platform seamlessly can integrate into auto dealers’ business processes, ... [Read More]

ANALYSIS: Reviewing the process for dealers transitioning their business from NCFC to DOWC

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Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, 02:59 PM
Matt Gibson, Protective Asset Protection
As dealer principals look to transition away from operating a non-controlled foreign corporation (NCFC) due to the unknown outcome of the new tax law, many have set their sights on becoming a dealer-owned warranty company (DOWC). As part of this, ... [Read More]

Louisiana, Wisconsin dealer groups back Dealertrack title platform

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Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, 03:53 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealership organizations in two states think services from Dealertrack can help their members streamline operations that happen behind the scenes of vehicle deliveries. The Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) recently announced its exclusive endorsement of Dealertrack Registration and Title Solutions ... [Read More]

Vergent partners with Carleton for calculation compliance

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Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, 03:52 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In a continued effort to provide a most compliant financing solution, Vergent Loan Management Software recently announced a partnership with Carleton for consumer loan calculation support. Vergent has been providing financial management software since 2006. Formerly eSoftware Solutions, the company ... [Read More]

NADA chair’s concern about affordability reinforced by January finance data

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Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, 03:25 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The newest financing data from Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book reinforced how the newly installed chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association didn’t mince words as the auto industry gathered for annual festivities in San Francisco. “Affordability is an issue. ... [Read More]

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