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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

RouteOne & TFS accelerate funding for Toyota dealers

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Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2016, 03:29 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
RouteOne and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) on Wednesday announced that they are bringing Toyota dealers the ability to automatically book TFS electronic contracts with no human interaction. This technology, called Straight-Through Processing, is designed to offer dealers faster funding by ... [Read More]

3 used-leasing scenarios covered in Black Book paper

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Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2016, 02:54 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As more off-lease vehicles hit the wholesale market, dealers and finance companies are likely to be challenged to find buyers who will purchase these potentially certified pre-owned units even as CPO sales continue to set records. In an effort to ... [Read More]

Northwood students receive EFG-NAMAD scholarship

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Monday, Sep. 12, 2016, 02:51 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
EFG Companies and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) announced that Northwood University students Norma Benavides and Isabelle Daoud have received the annual NAMAD Private Donor Scholarship. EFG Companies, NAMAD and Northwood created the scholarship in 2015 to ... [Read More]

CFPB roundup: Consumer complaints near 1 million

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Friday, Sep. 9, 2016, 03:07 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As the regulator handed out a $100 million penalty to Wells Fargo for activities not related to auto financing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau noted that the amount of complaints in its database continues to surge toward 1 million entries. ... [Read More]

E-Credit Express boosts dealer solution with NADA UCG data

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Friday, Sep. 9, 2016, 03:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Automated, online lender management platform E-Credit Express (ECE) recently entered into an agreement with NADA Used Car Guide to speed up the used-vehicle sale and loan approval process. The integration of NADA Used Car Guide's values into the ECE platform ... [Read More]

3 ways to handle F&I negotiations

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Thursday, Sep. 8, 2016, 02:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty acknowledged vehicle shoppers are looking for a bargain, and dealers are looking to turn a profit, meaning those two worlds collide during the art of negotiation. As experienced negotiators, GWC Warranty pointed out every sales and F&I professional ... [Read More]

GrooveCar names 5 new department heads

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Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2016, 03:29 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with introducing a new tool to help credit union members who are considering refinancing their vehicle installment contract, GrooveCar recently appointed five executives to new positions as part of its industry growth initiatives. In an effort to serve an ... [Read More]

RouteOne expands roles of 3 executives

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Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2016, 03:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
RouteOne recently made a series of personnel moves aimed at further developing, strengthening and diversifying enterprise perspectives to best serve its customers who leverage its comprehensive platform of F&I solutions including digital retail, credit application, eContracting and compliance. RouteOne highlighted ... [Read More]

5 times more super-prime paper than deep subprime originated in Q2

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Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2016, 02:57 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With used-vehicle financing leading the charge, Experian’s latest State of the Automotive Finance Market report showed finance companies booked significantly more contracts with super-prime customers during the second quarter than they did with deep subprime consumers. Creating what analysts called ... [Read More]

Dealertrack and F&I Express expand relationship to help stores and finance companies

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Friday, Sep. 2, 2016, 02:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealertrack and F&I Express recently strengthened their partnership through the introduction of the latter's Express Recoveries Solution. The offering provides finance companies and consumers a refund of the unused portion of their aftermarket contracts. The service will be available through ... [Read More]

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