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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

17 credit unions join GrooveCar Direct in Q2

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Friday, Jul. 27, 2018, 03:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GrooveCar Direct announced 17 new credit union partners have joined its online vehicle shopping and financing program during the second quarter. Coming aboard the program in Q2 were institutions from 12 different states, serving 137,305 members, including: — AAA Federal ... [Read More]

3 subprime ABS pool elements pushing losses to near recessionary peaks

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Friday, Jul. 27, 2018, 03:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While improved recoveries in May helped to boost the overall metrics within the U.S. auto loan asset-backed securities (ABS) sector, S&P Global Ratings noticed significant turbulence is developing within the subprime space. On a static pool vintage basis, S&P Global ... [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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Why finance companies should analyze static pools of dealers, not just consumers

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Monday, Jul. 23, 2018, 03:09 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Equifax auto finance leader Lou Loquasto pictures an industry landscape where finance companies rank dealerships based on risk and potential profitability, just like they do consumers as applications arrive in the underwriting department. By extrapolating the knowledge gleaned through static ... [Read More]

CFPB establishes Office of Innovation as director nominee faces Senate

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Friday, Jul. 20, 2018, 03:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Coinciding with Kathleen Kraninger telling the Senate Banking Committee this week how she would oversee the regulator as its new director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau outlined the head of a new division — the Office of Innovation. Acting director ... [Read More]

Levison: Are you buying a repo service or a repo result?

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Wednesday, Jul. 18, 2018, 07:31 PM
Mike Levison, ALS Resolvion
Over the years, repossession and skip-tracing services have come to be viewed somewhat as commodities by many in the lending community. As such, outside of compliance, the primary focus around the management of these services has been cost. After all, since ... [Read More]

June auto default rate stays flat

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Wednesday, Jul. 18, 2018, 04:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the first time since last fall, the auto default rate remained flat on a sequential basis. According to data through June released this week by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian, last month’s reading came in at 0.93 percent; ... [Read More]

Kennedy: Reviewing non-prime auto performance and looking ahead

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Tuesday, Jul. 17, 2018, 02:56 PM
Joel Kennedy, Spinnaker Consulting Group
I’ve recently spent a considerable amount of time poring over the 2018 Non-Prime Automotive Finance Survey, which is administered annually by the National Automotive Finance Association. All who review this important survey will see the story of increasing operating expenses, ... [Read More]

RouteOne adds C&F Finance to growing list of available e-contracting finance sources

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Monday, Jul. 16, 2018, 03:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Late last week, RouteOne announced that C&F Finance Co. is now an available e-contracting finance source for dealers utilizing the RouteOne platform. The move was made in an effort to augment the digital exchange of critical contract documents and data ... [Read More]

Equifax acquires DataX to enhance alternative-data capabilities

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Monday, Jul. 16, 2018, 03:53 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Now all three major credit bureaus have made a move to bolster their offerings within the alternative-data space. On Monday, Equifax announced that it has acquired DataX, a leading specialty finance credit reporting agency and alternative data provider to finance ... [Read More]

GWC Warranty introduces major account management team

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Friday, Jul. 13, 2018, 02:18 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, GWC Warranty announced the inception of a newly created major account management team. The provider of used-vehicle service contracts sold through dealers indicated this new team of five highly skilled and experienced account managers will be led by ... [Read More]

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