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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
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
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here

SCUSA uses data to defend non-prime reduction

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Wednesday, May. 18, 2016, 03:07 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Santander Consumer USA president and chief executive officer Jason Kulas insisted the finance company has “more data than almost anyone else in the subprime space.” So when SCUSA cut back on its core non-prime retail originations by 15 percent during ... [Read More]

AUL successfully completes SOC 2 certification

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Wednesday, May. 18, 2016, 03:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
AUL Corp. recently completed the requirements for a Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 type II audit. Specifically targeting service firms with a focus on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy, AUL highlighted SOC 2 is designed to meet the ... [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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April auto defaults drop back below 1%

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Tuesday, May. 17, 2016, 03:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The auto loan component of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices dropped below 1 percent in April for the first time since last September. According to data through April and released on Tuesday by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian, ... [Read More]

Updates on 2 metrics to watch — retail sales & unemployment

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Monday, May. 16, 2016, 03:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Economists from Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. and Comerica Bank each shared commentaries late last week that shed light on two general economic trends that can have an impact on auto financing — retail sales and employment. Stifel chief economist Lindsey ... [Read More]

Metrolina adds 6th branch location

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Monday, May. 16, 2016, 03:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Metrolina Credit Co. recently opened its sixth full-service branch location, marking the third expansion within North Carolina and South Carolina since the company was acquired by ML Credit Group in 2013. Now operating to serve customers within the markets of ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance’s term evolution from 24 to 72 months

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Friday, May. 13, 2016, 03:01 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Back when Brett Roberts started his career at Credit Acceptance in 1991, you could buy a single song— on cassette tape — and the longest term the subprime finance company had in its portfolio stretched to just 24 months. Now ... [Read More]

Nissan chooses Sword Apak’s floor plan solution

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Friday, May. 13, 2016, 02:51 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. (NMAC) recently selected Sword Apak’s Wholesale Floorplan Finance System (WFS) to improve dealer satisfaction and support growth targets in North America. Officials highlighted that NMAC sought a new floor planning solution that could provide an outstanding ... [Read More]

April lease approvals rise 3.2%

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Thursday, May. 12, 2016, 03:01 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Swapalease.com reported that vehicle lease credit approvals bounced back a bit in April versus the pace of approvals seen in March, registering a 3.2-percent gain. Site officials indicated the April approval rate came in at 69.9 percent, up from the ... [Read More]

DriveTime opts to wind down GO Financial

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Thursday, May. 12, 2016, 09:01 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
DriveTime Automotive Group ownership is eliminating its subprime auto finance company that originated paper with franchised and independent dealerships for the past five years. GO Financial president Colin Bachinsky said the company stopped accepting applications from dealerships late on Wednesday. ... [Read More]

Why 13.1% delinquency rise was ‘natural’ in Q1

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Wednesday, May. 11, 2016, 03:27 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
A double-digit rise year-over-year in what TransUnion classifies as serious delinquencies above a level not seen in five years might prompt pessimistic auto finance observers and executives to reduce originations immediately and turn up the intensity in collections in hopes ... [Read More]

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