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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
Inside the ‘architectural mismatch’ between generic AI capabilities & dealer needs
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:42 AM
A new survey report from LotLinx asserts that in its current form, “AI is broken for dealers.” The company contends the era of “one-size-fits-all artificial intelligence” is over for auto dealers. The recent survey of 215 executives from both franchised ... Read More
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
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

Tennessee executive receives AFSA’s Outstanding Independent Award

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Monday, May. 7, 2018, 03:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association recently held its 2018 Independents Conference & Exposition in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., an event that brings together institutions that oftentimes offer auto financing as well as other types of personal loans. AFSA handed out its ... [Read More]

DIMONT recaps 4 key Q1 achievements as part of growth strategy

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Monday, May. 7, 2018, 03:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The first quarter went quite well for DIMONT. The Dallas-based provider of insurance claims adjusting and collateral loss mitigation services to the residential mortgage and auto financing industries announced it achieved four key milestones in Q1. The developments included: — Processing ... [Read More]

Megasys enhances partnership with Dealertrack

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Friday, May. 4, 2018, 03:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Megasys and Dealertrack now are collaborating even more; a development that might be especially beneficial to subprime auto finance companies. Megasys, a provider of complete loan servicing systems for the consumer finance industry, announced this week a new facet of its ... [Read More]

Fed passes on latest chance to raise interest rates

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Friday, May. 4, 2018, 03:18 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
At least for another month, auto finance companies won’t necessarily have to modify the interest rates they charge because of the latest decision by the Federal Reserve. Thanks to unanimous approval by all eight members of the Federal Open Market ... [Read More]

CPS’ Bradley scoffs at rising use of ‘guaranteed back-end’

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Thursday, May. 3, 2018, 03:04 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
There probably are not many strategies leveraged by subprime auto finance companies that Consumer Portfolio Services chairman and chief executive officer Brad Bradley hasn’t seen since joining the company in 1991. But Bradley described a concept as being “the new ... [Read More]

ARA honors 22 members during annual convention

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Wednesday, May. 2, 2018, 03:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ahead of the North American Repossessors Summit in April, the American Recovery Association also hosted its 54th annual convention where an array of topics associated with repossessions and recoveries were discussed by agents, finance companies and other service providers. “We ... [Read More]

Chase, Jaguar Land Rover extend financing relationship

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Wednesday, May. 2, 2018, 03:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Chase Auto Finance will continue to be a captive-like provider for a luxury brand. On Tuesday, Chase and Jaguar Land Rover North America announced the renewal of their private-label agreement, extending Chase’s role as the private-label finance provider for the ... [Read More]

New FTC leadership arrives as Simons returns

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Wednesday, May. 2, 2018, 03:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
New leadership officially took control of the Federal Trade Commission. Earlier this week, Joseph Simons was sworn in as chairman of the FTC. President Trump named Simons, a Republican, to a term on the commission that expires Sept. 25, 2024, ... [Read More]

Haggling activities vary as APRs continue to stay above pre-recession levels

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Tuesday, May. 1, 2018, 02:46 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As an online survey conducted by Equifax showed more insight into how consumer might be haggling at the dealership over vehicle price and other contract terms, the costs those buyers are absorbing continues to climb, especially for new vehicles. In ... [Read More]

What dealers said about margin, claims from F&I activities

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Monday, Apr. 30, 2018, 02:56 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
When Protective Asset Protection, conducted its latest survey addressing dealer concerns and opportunities with F&I product offerings, the provider of F&I programs, services, and dealer-owned warranty programs wasn’t surprised to see margin to be a primary concern. An element that ... [Read More]

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