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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

F&I Sentinel rolls out 3 enhancements to manage product cancellations

Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2025, 01:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I Sentinel on Wednesday announced its first significant platform upgrade since the acquisition of aftermarket refund solution provider Express Recoveries from Cox Automotive last year. Executives highlighted these upgrades are a result of incorporating the Express Recoveries platform into F&I ... [Read More]

Experienced former regulatory leader joins YASSI board of directors

Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2025, 10:59 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Yotta Automated Software Solutions (YASSI), a provider of live vehicle and title data intelligence for the vehicle, lending and insurance industries, welcomed Anne Ferro to its board of directors this week. Ferro possesses more than three decades of leadership experience ... [Read More]

Ascent Dealer Services hires Mercer as VP of sales

Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2025, 10:56 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Ascent Dealer Services announced the appointment of James Mercer as vice president of sales for the provider of F&I solutions. Mercer brings nearly 20 years of experience in the automotive insurance sector. Most recently, he served as divisional ... [Read More]

FTC addresses frequently asked questions connected with Safeguards Rule and dealers

FTC outlines 3 goals for improved digital economy
Monday, Jun. 16, 2025, 08:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Remember when compliance experts spent years discussing the Safeguards Rule? You know, the mandate that requires non-banking financial institutions, such as car dealers, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program to keep their customers’ information safe? Well, the ... [Read More]

Fed forecast: Experts see interest rates holding steady

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Monday, Jun. 16, 2025, 08:51 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experts from Comerica Bank and S&P Global Ratings expect the Federal Reserve to maintain a steady course involving interest rates during this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. But experts and policymakers are keeping close watches of the job ... [Read More]

Experian & Plaid collaborate for real-time cashflow insights to reinforce credit decisions

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Friday, Jun. 13, 2025, 11:34 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experian and Plaid want to make consumer activities involving cash more useful for auto-finance companies and other lenders. The companies recently announced a strategic collaboration aimed at lowering barriers to accessing cashflow solutions and expanding financial inclusion. Now, banks, credit ... [Read More]

AFSA expresses major concerns about changes involving FTC’s Holder Rule

Friday, Jun. 13, 2025, 11:27 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association recently responded to the Federal Trade Commission’s request for feedback about regulations that create impediments to competition. AFSA president-elect Celia Winslow sent a letter sharing concerns about how the FTC has shifted policy regarding the ... [Read More]

Cox Automotive spots more modest improvement in auto credit availability in May

Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025, 10:08 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps finance companies are acknowledging that they’re going to have to absorb a bit more risk to keep origination objectives within reach. Cox Automotive reported this week that the May Dealertrack Credit Availability Index showed a modest improvement in auto ... [Read More]

Arra Finance to acquire Crescent Bank’s auto-financing division

Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2025, 05:00 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The short history of Arra Finance already includes some of the most significant moments a new operation can have. The company specializing in subprime auto financing launched in spring 2022, then last summer gained new ownership with an asset management ... [Read More]

REPAY bolsters integration with MeridianLink to boost payment processing for banks & credit unions

Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2025, 01:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Quarterly updates have shown consumers are struggling to maintain their monthly payments for auto financing and other credit products. So, Repay Holdings Corp. is making sure that its vertically integrated payment solutions perform well, thus announcing new enhancements to the ... [Read More]

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