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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

DRN Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Audit Report Certification

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Friday, Apr. 10, 2015, 03:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Digital Recognition Network announced this week that the company’s vehicle location data and license plate recognition technology services completed and passed a SOC 2 (Service Organization Control) Type 1 report for security, availability and confidentiality. DRN officials highlighted that independent ... [Read More]

ABA Report Shows Q4 Delinquencies Moved Little

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Thursday, Apr. 9, 2015, 03:02 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The latest American Bankers Association’s Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin showed auto loan performance in the fourth quarter didn’t stumble much as the two categories analysts track moved only a total of 3 basis points year-over-year. ABA reported that direct auto ... [Read More]

Why Employment Data Bodes Well for Financing

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Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2015, 04:05 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
While acknowledging there are some murky points about the latest U.S. employment trends that could concern finance companies and their origination departments, Manheim chief economist Tom Webb explained how managers can focus on the most important elements that can keep ... [Read More]

NextGear Capital Adds 2 Execs to Leadership Team

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Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2015, 04:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Less than seven days after making a trio of executive appointments, NextGear Capital announced two more additions to its leadership team this week. NextGear Capital explained these new roles will allow the inventory finance company to focus on existing integration ... [Read More]

Financial Network & Clarity Services Enhance Relationship to Boost Underwriting

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Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2015, 04:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Loan origination systems provider Financial Network and credit risk management solutions firm Clarity Services recently enhanced their relationship to incorporate Clarity’s new Clear Income Attributes report. Officials highlighted FNI’s loan origination solutions will be strengthened as a result of Clarity’s ... [Read More]

CarMax to Continue Subprime Origination Program

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Monday, Apr. 6, 2015, 04:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CarMax Auto Finance is comfortable enough booking subprime paper that it’s going to continue the practice into another fiscal year. Through the close of its 2015 fiscal year, CarMax Auto Finance originated $72.2 million of receivables through its test of ... [Read More]

Springtime Should Boost ABS Performance

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Monday, Apr. 6, 2015, 04:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Fitch Ratings is expecting spring flowers to bloom as well as ABS performance in both the subprime and prime markets to blossom, too. Analysts indicated loss trends changed direction for both U.S. prime and subprime auto ABS in March, and ... [Read More]

SNAAC Opens Second Office in Cincinnati

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Monday, Apr. 6, 2015, 03:59 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Security National Automotive Acceptance Co. (SNAAC) recently opened a second office in Cincinnati. Company officials highlighted more than 60 associates moved into the new space consisting of 14,500 square feet in the Triangle Office of Mason building. SNAAC indicated the ... [Read More]

CU Direct Connect Broadens Footprint with Alliant Credit Union

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Monday, Apr. 6, 2015, 03:56 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CU Direct Connect (CUDC), which provides indirect auto lending services to credit unions and dealers, recently launched a program with Alliant Credit Union, based in Chicago. With CUDC’s expansion outside of Colorado, company management called Alliant a valuable partner, helping ... [Read More]

FICO, LexisNexis & Equifax Outline Alternative Data Plan

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Monday, Apr. 6, 2015, 01:34 PM
Auto Remarketing
On Thursday, FICO, LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Equifax described details of a pilot program currently underway that could eventually enhance the underwriting and origination endeavors of auto finance companies. Officials highlighted the pilot program allows 12 of the largest credit ... [Read More]

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