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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
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
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

GWC Warranty & National Auto Lenders Form Strategic Alliance

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Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, 05:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty, a provider of vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through dealers, recently announced a strategic alliance with National Auto Lenders (NAL), a non-prime auto finance company. Officials highlighted GWC’s partnership with NAL represents the ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Loosens Term, Sees Q4 Originations Grow

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Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, 05:29 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
The average vehicle installment contract term Credit Acceptance originated during the fourth quarter ticked up to 48.5 months. The loosening of terms helped the company generate almost 20 percent more contract volume during Q4 as Credit Acceptance’s active dealer network ... [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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Bankruptcy Filings Open 2015 With More Declines

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Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, 05:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Total U.S. bankruptcy filings now are on a streak stretching back more than four years. During each month of the run, filings have declined year-over-year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems to the American Bankruptcy Institute. This year began ... [Read More]

ELEAD1ONE Integrates with CreditMiner

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Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, 05:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CreditMiner, a technology solution that can provide the ability to pre-qualify and pre-screen automotive consumers on Experian, Transunion and Equifax bureau platforms, recently finalized an integration with customer contact management, CRM and dealership software provider ELEAD1ONE. The companies highlighted that ... [Read More]

Ally Targeting Quarterly Non-Prime Originations of 15%

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Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, 04:24 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Newly appointed Ally Financial chief executive officer Jeffrey Brown wasted little time articulating how he will steer the company. Brown hosted his first conference call with the investment community on Thursday, just three days after succeeding Michael Carpenter in the ... [Read More]

3 Reasons Why ACH Bill Pay Services Could Fade

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Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, 04:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Electronic payment and banking solutions provider ACI Worldwide pointed out that recent research from Mercator Advisory Group showed 62 percent of consumers demand faster bill pay services than the Automated Clearing House (ACH) plans to deliver. In light of that ... [Read More]

IDDS Vice President Earns AFIP Certification

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Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, 04:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
IDDS co-owner and vice president Max Zanan recently became the latest F&I executive to pass the certification exam orchestrated by the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP). Zanan passed the AFIP test in January. Based in New York City, IDDS ... [Read More]

Exploring Reasons for Recent DOJ Subpoenas to Finance Companies

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Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, 05:44 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
No less than five finance companies — Ally Financial, Consumer Portfolio Services, Credit Acceptance, General Motors Financial and Santander Consumer USA — have been subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice, which is investigating practices in connection with subprime auto ... [Read More]

Only 30% of Banks Expect Subprime Delinquency Spike

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Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, 05:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The January Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices orchestrated by the Federal Reserve indicated about 29.4 percent of the banks that originate subprime auto loans expect delinquency and charge-off rates to increase this year. Fed officials acknowledged ... [Read More]

Hyundai Capital America Signs Lease for New Office Space

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Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, 05:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Hyundai Capital America signed a lease for 177,000 square feet of working space in Newport Beach, Calif. HCA highlighted the property, which is the west tower located at the corner of Jamboree and MacArthur Boulevards, will serve as ... [Read More]

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