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Artificial Intelligence
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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

4 more NY dealer groups settle over packing credit repair into contracts

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Friday, Apr. 22, 2016, 03:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, New York’s attorney general reached four separate settlements connected with 22 different rooftops in the New York City area for packaging credit repair and identity theft protection services into the vehicle installment contract; a similar practice that landed ... [Read More]

CPS finalizes $332M securitization

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Friday, Apr. 22, 2016, 02:53 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Consumer Portfolio Services announced the closing of its second term securitization of the year earlier this week. The transaction is CPS’ 20th senior subordinate securitization since the beginning of 2011 and the third consecutive securitization to receive a triple-A rating ... [Read More]

CFPB schedules field hearing to discuss arbitration

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Thursday, Apr. 21, 2016, 02:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s strategy to regulate how arbitration can occur might become clearer since the agency now has scheduled a field hearing specifically about the topic. On Wednesday, the CFPB announced plans for a field hearing about arbitration; ... [Read More]

March auto defaults stay on steady pattern

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Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2016, 03:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps stable is the best adjective to describe the auto loan default readings included in the latest S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The March reading released this week by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian came in at 1.02 percent, ... [Read More]

GWC Warranty & defi SOLUTIONS finalize integration

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Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2016, 03:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Vehicle service contract and related finance and insurance product provider GWC Warranty finalized integration this week with defi SOLUTIONS Executives explained that GWC’s integration with defi SOLUTIONS means that auto finance companies and their dealers will be able to seamlessly ... [Read More]

Fitch sees subprime ABS delinquency dip being short-lived

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Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2016, 02:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Fitch Ratings insisted that March’s drop in delinquencies connected with U.S. subprime auto ABS — after hitting a 20-year high in February — represents a “reprieve” that is “not likely to last.” According to in the firm’s latest monthly index ... [Read More]

8 considerations when evaluating GPS providers

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Monday, Apr. 18, 2016, 02:14 PM
Paul Rosenthal , Spireon
We’ve all heard the news on rising auto loan delinquencies. Since February, auto delinquencies in the subprime market are at their highest rate since 1996. This presents a significant issue since increased delinquencies usually indicate that more defaults will happen ... [Read More]

DRN hires auto finance channel manager

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Monday, Apr. 18, 2016, 02:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Digital Recognition Network (DRN) enhanced its workforce in a move to expand the company’s auto finance channels. DRN hired Mike Villanova as director of channel sales, adding a new position and enabling the company to provide the dedicated support needed ... [Read More]

10 ‘smart’ paths to leveraging technology

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Friday, Apr. 15, 2016, 02:21 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Bankers Association asked Georgine Muntz, chief operating officer of defi SOLUTIONS, to be a presenter during its annual conference earlier this spring. After gathering key points from other experts who shared presentations at CBA’s event, too, Muntz decided ... [Read More]

Ally opens revamped Detroit office space

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Friday, Apr. 15, 2016, 02:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with making a move connected with their preferred stock, Ally Financial officials opened their new office space located at 500 Woodward Ave. in downtown Detroit this week. The building, named Ally Detroit Center, will be occupied by more than ... [Read More]

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