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Urban Science survey: Dealers confident in sales process, wary of AI for lead follow-ups
Friday, May. 15, 2026, 11:48 AM
The sixth annual automotive research study by Urban Science in collaboration with The Harris Poll highlighted that nine in 10 U.S. car buyers said a traditional dealership is their top choice for purchasing a vehicle. Now let’s delve deeper into ... Read More
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
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

TransUnion: Credit scores dropping by 60 points on average because of delinquent federal student loans

Revisiting topic of partial payments
Thursday, Jul. 10, 2025, 10:27 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The pool of consumers potentially falling into the subprime credit tier might grow by nearly 6 million individuals based on the trends connected with student loans recently highlighted by TransUnion. New research from TransUnion revealed that the number of consumers ... [Read More]

ARA highlights 4 primary compliance features of new 50-State Solution

Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025, 01:21 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For agents, 50 states can mean as many as 50 different sets of regulations to follow when repossessing vehicles. To help them handle those potential complexities, the American Recovery Association launched what it called a “groundbreaking” resource on Wednesday. Called ... [Read More]

FTC distributing more than $3.5M to consumers harmed by ‘The Credit Game’

Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025, 09:57 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Federal Trade Commission basically said, “Game over,” in connection with what officials dubbed a credit-repair scheme called, “The Credit Game.” The FTC recently announced it is sending more than $3.5 million in refunds to consumers harmed by the operation. ... [Read More]

F&I Sentinel makes third major move of the summer, hiring VP of account management

Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025, 09:51 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A busy summer for F&I Sentinel continued Tuesday, as the provider of tech-enabled solutions associated with F&I products in automotive finance appointed Keishawn Batts as vice president of account management. The company said Batts, who F&I Sentinel described as a ... [Read More]

Caribou sees plenty of opportunities for auto refinancing

Monday, Jul. 7, 2025, 04:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While there’s some stability in used-vehicle financing, Edmunds recently highlighted multiple all-time highs registered during the second quarter for consumers to take delivery of a new vehicle, including the percentage of individuals paying more than $1,000 monthly. At Caribou, the ... [Read More]

One Big Beautiful Bill signing cuts CFPB budget nearly in half

Monday, Jul. 7, 2025, 10:39 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Fireworks exploding near the White House and Capitol Hill during Fourth of July were more than just recognizing Independence Day. President Trump and Republicans cheered passage and the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, which included a ... [Read More]

Edmunds spots multiple new all-time highs for new-car financing in Q2

Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025, 10:30 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Used-car financing might be even more appealing for lenders and consumers, especially since Edmunds reported this week that the number of individuals committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more hit an all-time high during the second quarter. Edmunds noticed ... [Read More]

ARA president urges caution when handling client directives

BHPH evolution: Key to success in a recovering auto industry
Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025, 11:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Vaughn Clemmons might not be an attorney, but the president of the American Recovery Association urged members to use caution when receiving client directives. “Whether from lenders, forwarders, or others, some instructions could place your business or employees in legal ... [Read More]

Winslow now officially AFSA’s president & CEO

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025, 10:35 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association started the second half of the year by making it official. Celia Winslow is the trade group’s new president and chief executive officer. Winslow succeeds Bill Himpler, who late last year announced plans to retire. ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Why Agora Data’s Steve Burke is so bullish about automotive

Tuesday, Jul. 1, 2025, 09:44 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Agora Data’s Steve Burke is one of the most upbeat executives you can find in auto finance. When asked about his outlook for the car business during a conversation at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s annual convention last week ... [Read More]

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