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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

S&P Global Ratings spots 1990s flashback in subprime ABS space

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Thursday, Jun. 28, 2018, 03:06 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In some circles, 1990s fashion is back in style nowadays, and S&P Global Ratings is seeing trends within the subprime auto ABS market that resemble the time when Umbro shorts, the discman and tight-rolled pantlegs became popular. According to a ... [Read More]

8 personnel moves at Millennium Capital and Recovery

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Wednesday, Jun. 27, 2018, 03:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Nationwide recovery management and skip tracing firm Millennium Capital and Recovery Corp. made a total of eight personnel moves this week as five executives ascended into new positions, and three managers joined the company. According to a news release, the ... [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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Pre-approvals remain critical to shoppers during their buying journey

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Wednesday, Jun. 27, 2018, 03:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The auto financing process certainly has evolved significantly for the days of paper faxes, but Equifax emphasized that pre-approvals and credit checks remain a critical component of the automotive shopping process. Equifax unveiled additional analysis in its ongoing study of ... [Read More]

Platinum Auto Finance bolsters resources near Florida base

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Tuesday, Jun. 26, 2018, 02:18 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Platinum Auto Finance recently made a series of strategic moves, including an expansion in markets near its base in Florida while closing one of its facilities in North Carolina. The expansion portion of the subprime auto finance company’s strategy involves ... [Read More]

Auto defaults drop to lowest point since last July

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Monday, Jun. 25, 2018, 03:21 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Auto defaults dropped last month for the third consecutive month as the May reading now has settled below the 1-percent mark for the fourth year in a row. According to data through May released by S&P Dow Jones Indices and ... [Read More]

Another federal judge calls CFPB unconstitutional

legal analysis
Friday, Jun. 22, 2018, 03:28 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
In a case unrelated to auto finance, a ruling by a New York federal judge released this week found the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to be unconstitutionally structured; an action that disagreed with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals stating ... [Read More]

Kennedy: Why aren’t finance companies using traditional methods to fight fraud?

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Thursday, Jun. 21, 2018, 03:28 PM
Joel Kennedy, Spinnaker Consulting Group
During the recent National Automotive Finance Association Non-Prime Financing Conference, I led “Fraud Friday” sessions where I presented my taxonomy of fraud and showcased two panels highlighting more of the unique and innovative solutions in the space today. While there ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Considering all-in-one pricing for repossession services

best practices
Wednesday, Jun. 20, 2018, 04:12 PM
Mike Levison, ALS Resolvion
During the past 12 to 18 months, there has been a real increase in interest by lenders around the idea of establishing “all-in-one pricing” (AiO) with their repossession forwarders. Most of this interest has been spurred by concerns expressed by ... [Read More]

Procon Analytics debuting AI-driven risk mitigation tool at NIADA

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Wednesday, Jun. 20, 2018, 03:14 PM
Nick Zulovich
Advantage GPS, a Procon Analytics company that can capture and translate raw data into actionable business intelligence, announced it will debut its recently released AI-artificial intelligence-driven vehicle finance platform this week at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention in ... [Read More]

Spireon rolls out new features of GoldStar GPS at NIADA

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Wednesday, Jun. 20, 2018, 03:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week during the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s Expo and Convention, Spireon introduced Quick Locate, the latest feature of its GoldStar GPS solution. The company highlighted Quick Locate can provide dealers and subprime auto finance companies instant visibility to ... [Read More]

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