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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

How stretching to 84 months is overcoming $4K in negative equity

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Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, 04:11 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Imagine you’re trying to complete a “first pencil” with a customer who is either in the showroom or communicating through the chat function on your website. The customer has a trade, and better yet, it’s a model you know will ... [Read More]

Deep subprime used financing sinks to 9-year low

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Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, 04:01 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Part of the dialogue happening at the recent SubPrime Forum during Used Car Week stemmed from whether or not finance companies — especially ones that specialize in subprime paper — were tightening their underwriting. Furthermore, companies such as Consumer Portfolio ... [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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What does the election result mean for the CFPB?

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Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, 03:41 PM
David Silverman, Silverman Law
The Republicans control both the legislative and executive branches of government for only the third time since 1929, the previous times being 2001 and 2003 with President George W. Bush. It would seem to be an opportunity for an end ... [Read More]

New York Fed & Fitch tackle 2 subprime trends

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Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, 03:40 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As Fitch Ratings shared its latest update on the auto ABS market, analysts at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicated 3.6 percent of auto financing contracts stood at 90 or more days delinquent at the end of September. ... [Read More]

White Clarke Group examines global market uncertainty

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Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, 04:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
So far in 2016, analysts at White Clarke Group contend that the auto and asset finance industry has coped well with uncertainty. “While forecasts have been trimmed during the year, they have not been cut so savagely as to threaten the ... [Read More]

21 staunch CFPB defenders ask for appeals court review

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Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, 04:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A collection of 21 current and former federal lawmakers who might be considered the staunchest supporters of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed an amicus brief on Tuesday asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ... [Read More]

GM Financial completes $35M addition to Texas facility

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Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, 03:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
On Tuesday, General Motors Financial announced the completion of a new addition to its Arlington Operations Center campus in Arlington, Texas, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured remarks from state Sen. Brian Birdwell, state Rep. Chris Turner, city of Arlington ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance & Prestige Financial Services claim workplace accolades

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Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Both Credit Acceptance Corp. and Prestige Financial Services each recently received honors for how great their workplaces are. Credit Acceptance was among the 2016 Top Workplaces honored by The Detroit Free Press, having been named the No. 2 workplace in ... [Read More]

We want nominations for our 2017 CEO Issue

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Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, 03:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
We’re beginning 2017 by engaging the industry again with one of our most successful projects — The CEO Issue. In an ongoing effort to recognize the chief executive officers who are flourishing in today’s competitive marketplace, SubPrime Auto Finance News ... [Read More]

NAL becomes newest FactorTrust client

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Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, 03:57 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Alternative credit information provider FactorTrust recently added National Auto Lenders as a new customer to enhance the auto finance company’s underwriting process. Both FactorTrust and NAL insisted non-prime auto financing has seen a steady increase in recent years due to ... [Read More]

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