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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

Darwin Automotive updates platform based on latest Military Lending Act interpretation

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Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, 06:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I software provider Darwin Automotive announced on Tuesday that it has integrated smart disqualify technology into its F&I platform that can disqualify products based on Military Lending Act (MLA) qualifications. The company said this technology is incorporated into the platform ... [Read More]

FTC Act civil penalties rise based on inflation

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Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, 04:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In combing through the Federal Register this week, the National Automobile Dealers Association found that the Federal Trade Commission recently announced increases to various civil penalties amounts within its jurisdiction to adjust for inflation. In particular, that could be associated ... [Read More]

Top 10 used brands that financed buyers stretch most to afford

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Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, 03:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
LendingTree released findings of its study on which brands buyers who secure financing are stretching the most to afford. The company acknowledged financing a vehicle is one of the more significant financial decisions Americans make, and even those who try ... [Read More]

2 newest F&I Express executives each possess 20 years of experience

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Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, 03:58 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I Express recently added two executives to its company team who each possess more than 20 years professional experience. First, the company announced Gary Peek has joined the business team as chief information officer. Management highlighted that Peek will be ... [Read More]

CPS finalizes first securitization of 2018, totaling $190M

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Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, 03:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, Consumer Portfolio Services announced the closing of its first term securitization of 2018.  Officials highlighted the transaction is CPS’ 27th senior subordinate securitization since the beginning of 2011 and the 10th consecutive securitization to receive a triple “A” ... [Read More]

defi SOLUTIONS lands $55M investment from Bain Capital Ventures

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Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, 04:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The management team at defi SOLUTIONS now has a sizeable amount of resources to deploy an aggressive growth plan. On Friday, defi SOLUTIONS announced it has raised $55 million in a Series C investment from Bain Capital Ventures. Executives highlighted the ... [Read More]

NAF Association, Hudson Cook and Compli to offer free webinar projecting Trump impact

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Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, 07:53 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automotive Finance Association is teaming with Hudson Cook and Compli for a free webinar in an effort to answer some questions likely on the minds of leaders at dealerships and finance companies. A trio of experts is looking ... [Read More]

CFPB now seeking industry feedback on operational effectiveness

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Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, 03:37 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
While a consumer advocate in a note to SubPrime Auto Finance News called the action “an insane development,” industry representatives cheered the request by the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for evidence of the regulator’s effectiveness. On ... [Read More]

MBSi welcomes Fountaine as director of business development

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Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, 04:44 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
MBSi Corp. welcomed a top executive from another firm in the recovery industry to its company team this week. MBSi, one of the loyal sponsors of Used Car Week and a leading provider of repossession assignment software and vendor compliance ... [Read More]

White Clarke Group adds Slyman to bolster North American team

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Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, 04:42 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
White Clarke Group recently bolstered its North American workforce. The global provider of full lifecycle loan origination, servicing, collections and floorplan finance technology announced Heather Slyman has joined the firm as vice president of business development for North America. Executives ... [Read More]

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