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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
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

CreditMiner hires former dealer, Equifax exec as VP

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Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, 04:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CreditMiner, the solution provider that pre-qualifies and pre-screens consumers on Experian, TransUnion and Equifax credit bureau platforms, recently added a former Equifax executive to its leadership team. Garth Cappy, former director of dealer enterprise relationships for Equifax, joined the CreditMiner ... [Read More]

6 factors to drive new executive search

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Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, 05:18 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It’s a scenario perhaps not too uncommon to many finance company executives. They determined one of their key employees is incapable or unwilling to succeed with the company. To illustrate why it’s important to focus on six root factors that ... [Read More]

Dominion’s My Payment solution geared to enhance dealer websites

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Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, 05:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Dominion Dealer Solutions introduced what it’s calling My Payment for dealerships nationwide. Dominion’s My Payment is a suite of tools designed to drive more leads from dealership websites by giving shoppers “real answers” to their payment questions. The ... [Read More]

Former ACA, Wells Fargo exec joins SAFCO

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Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, 05:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Southern Auto Finance Co. recently appointed Chris Shelley as vice president of collections at the subprime auto finance company’s collections center located in Orlando, Fla. Shelley has more than 19 years of progressive leadership experience in operations and collections, “and ... [Read More]

Western Funding unveils dealer award program geared toward older vehicles

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Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, 05:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Western Funding launched a compliment to its successful Triple Pay Program this week; an initiative dubbed the “10-10-10 Program.” As an extension of the Triple Pay program, the subprime auto finance company explained its “10-10-10 Program” allows dealers to fill ... [Read More]

January auto default rate stays flat

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Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, 05:06 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In light of the economy developing what analysts called a “split personality,” the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices showed the auto loan rate for January remained stable on a sequential comparison. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian, the ... [Read More]

CUNA Mutual Group invests in SpringboardAuto.com

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Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, 05:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, CUNA Mutual Group announced it is investing in a new direct-to-consumer lending platform SpringboardAuto.com. Officials indicated the relationship means this new technology solution can provide a direct online auto loan platform so credit unions can lend to members ... [Read More]

TCI names new director of sales

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Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, 05:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Teledata Communications (TCI), a provider of cloud-based loan origination solutions, hired Mark Gleason this week as director of sales for the consumer finance industry. In this capacity, TCI highlighted that Gleason will oversee the company’s sales activities in this expanding ... [Read More]

Cordray reiterates issues with arbitration agreements

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Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, 05:52 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Back just before Thanksgiving, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made a special page on its website where individuals could submit complaints about the auto financing process while the agency reiterated its warnings about signing arbitration agreements, cautioning consumers how they ... [Read More]

AUL promotes Smith to additional leadership position

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Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, 05:48 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Vehicle service contract provider AUL Corp. recently promoted Scott Smith to lead the operations department in addition to his role as the service support manager. Smith joined AUL nine years ago as a customer service representative and then was appointed ... [Read More]

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