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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

Latest CFPB report of how finance companies ‘deceived’ consumers

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Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2016, 03:51 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With officials saying some auto finance companies “deceived” individuals in multiple ways, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently tabulated that its supervisory actions during the first four months of the year uncovered “illegal activities” that led to approximately $24.5 million ... [Read More]

3 more states now can access Reynolds F&I library

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Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2016, 03:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
During the past month, Reynolds and Reynolds added three more states to its network associated with Reynolds Document Services. Joining the ranks are New Mexico, Idaho and Kentucky. Dealerships in 22 states can now access a comprehensive catalog of standardized, legally ... [Read More]

AFSA & NADA engage with CFPB’s Cordray during recent forum

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Friday, Jul. 1, 2016, 02:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the seventh consecutive year, the American Financial Services Association and the National Automobile Dealers Association co-sponsored an executive forum to discuss legislative, regulatory and operational challenges facing dealers and finance sources. Led by David Paul, chair of AFSA’s Vehicle ... [Read More]

Heritage Acceptance turns to defi SOLUTIONS for loan origination system

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Friday, Jul. 1, 2016, 02:35 PM
Lance Dagenhardt, Correspondent
Heritage Acceptance hopes to increase its financing efficiency and speed by teaming up with defi SOLUTIONS. The subprime finance company announced recently that it is now utilizing the defi SOLUTIONS loan origin system (LOS), after going live with the solution ... [Read More]

NADA chairman: Dealers rally behind Senate bill to ‘tame’ CFPB

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Thursday, Jun. 30, 2016, 02:04 PM
Jeff Carlson, NADA
An important number that the nation’s auto dealers should know is 2663. NADA’s battle to tame the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues and Senate bill S. 2663 is the next chapter. This bill, entitled, “Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance ... [Read More]

New York AG reaches 6th dealer settlement in past 12 months

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Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2016, 02:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the third time in the span of about a year, New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement with a dealership regarding either the advertising or the financing practices conducted by the store. The most recent development is ... [Read More]

Ally appoints Cary to board as Feinberg departs

boardroom chairs at table
Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2016, 02:08 PM
Lance Dagenhardt, Correspondent
Ally Financial has added a former General Electric executive to its own board of directors. The company announced this week that William “Bill” Cary has been appointed to the Ally board of directors, filling the role left by Cerberus Capital ... [Read More]

Dealers still see subprime availability as big players adjust

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Monday, Jun. 27, 2016, 03:50 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The size of the U.S. subprime population is getting smaller — at least that’s what FICO says. And large finance companies such as General Motors Financial again acknowledged that the segment of its portfolio composed of subprime paper will continue to ... [Read More]

SNAAC named top workplace in Cincinnati again

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Monday, Jun. 27, 2016, 03:44 PM
Lance Dagenhardt, Correspondent
Security National Automotive Acceptance Co. (SNAAC) was recently named a top workplace in the Cincinnati area, due to positive feedback from employees. SNAAC announced that it has been selected as one of Greater Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces for the third time ... [Read More]

Subprime population drops to lowest point in a decade

fed chair janet yellen for SPN
Friday, Jun. 24, 2016, 03:42 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
While Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen made her semiannual visit to Capitol Hill this week and shared her thoughts on how much interest rates might rise, FICO highlighted how the auto finance customer population that often is charged the highest ... [Read More]

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