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Bain Survey: Few Companies Ready for Sustainability Rules (24%) Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Bain & Company today announced an investment in the Deployment Company, a new venture launched by OpenAI with 19 global partners. According to a news release, the OpenAI Deployment Company is built to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence across their ... Read More
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
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

DRN marks 10 years with multiple recovery milestones

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Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, 03:48 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Traditionally, the 10th anniversary is celebrated with gifts of tin or aluminum. Well, Digital Recognition Network (DRN) closed 2018 with a series of critical milestones, representing all kinds of metal found during its 10-year history. The artificial intelligence and data ... [Read More]

AFSA elevates 3 staff members into federal and state policy roles

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Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, 03:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With its annual Vehicle Finance Conference coming later this month, the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) announced a trio of promotions reflecting expanded expertise and increased responsibilities in both its federal and state government policy functions. The moves AFSA made ... [Read More]

Edmunds sees used-car APRs jump as new-model rates sag

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Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, 03:45 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As the Federal Reserve mulls interest-rate decisions for 2019, Edmunds explained that December’s auto finance data reinforced how 2018 represented a “tipping point.” Analysts indicated interest rates for new vehicles dipped slightly for a second consecutive month in December. But ... [Read More]

Servicing Solutions and MBSi partner to enhance recoveries

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Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, 04:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Two recovery industry providers aligned before 2018 to benefit their finance company clients. MBSi Corp., a member of the Automotive Intelligence Council and provider of repossession assignment software and vendor compliance solutions, and Servicing Solutions, an organization specializing in primary ... [Read More]

ARA details life insurance opportunity and upcoming membership deadline

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Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, 04:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Members of the American Recovery Association (ARA) can leverage a new opportunity in 2019. ARA, in partnership with Harding Brooks Insurance Agency, announced the newest benefit of the ARA membership and what the association believes is the first of its ... [Read More]

GWC Warranty names product strategy manager

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Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, 04:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty is opening 2019 with a reinforced staff to highlight its used-vehicle service contracts sold through dealers. The company recently announced the addition of Andrew Huber as its new product strategy manager. As a member of the marketing department, ... [Read More]

Ally Financial targets holiday help in 5 states

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Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, 02:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ally Financial specifically targeted locations in Florida, North Carolina, California, Michigan and New Jersey where its holiday cheer could be most impactful. The finance company is showing its appreciation for its dealer customers this holiday season with a series of ... [Read More]

From the editor: Top 10 stories of 2018 show ongoing regulatory impact on auto financing

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Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, 08:36 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
With SubPrime Auto Finance News wrapping up its online endeavors for the year on Friday, it presented the opportunity to delve into the metrics of our website activity, using the capabilities of Google Analytics to uncover what you the reader ... [Read More]

Pegasystems consumer survey reiterates 3 hurdles about extended warranties

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Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, 03:28 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Pegasystems revealed results of a consumer study about extended vehicle warranties that likely reinforce the value proposition finance managers present to their customers, but also probably reiterate store frustrations over sales penetration rates for these products not being higher. Pegasystems, ... [Read More]

20 states finish Q3 with 30-day delinquency rate above 2 percent

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Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, 05:01 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
If contract holders already were 30 days behind on their installment payment when Halloween arrived, they now might be up for repossession, especially in the 20 states that Experian identified as having a 30-day delinquency rate above 2 percent at ... [Read More]

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