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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

NextGear Capital Promotes Exec to VP of Finance

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Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, 03:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
NextGear Capital appointed Adam Galema to the role of vice president of finance this week. In this role, Galema will lead the company's treasury, accounting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams while helping ensure NextGear Capital is positioned properly ... [Read More]

BillingTree Opens Annual Payments Survey

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Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, 03:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
BillingTree opened its annual ARM Industry Operations, Technology & Payments Survey this week, marking the third consecutive year the company has underwritten the survey before publishing and distributing the results each spring. The survey is directed toward collection agency owners ... [Read More]

ABA Economist Notes What 1-Cent Drop at the Pump Means

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Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, 04:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Auto loan performance helped overall delinquencies to continue to decline in last year’s third quarter, according to results from the American Bankers Association’s Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin. But what might delight finance companies even more is how optimistic ABA chief economist ... [Read More]

Exeter Completes Launch of Revamped Originations Platform

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Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, 04:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Exeter Finance Corp. completed the launch of its new originations platform this week; a process the company insisted can reduce the typical decision time to under 15 seconds. Additionally, Exeter highlighted that it is now able to restructure the loans ... [Read More]

CreditMiner Adds Equifax to Soft Bureau Data Portfolio

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Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, 04:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CreditMiner recently reached an agreement with Equifax to give the credit inquiry tool access to the Prescreen of One service, an Equifax solution for individual, real-time prescreens that can help consumers by letting them know they are qualified for financing and enhance ... [Read More]

Obama Touts Ally’s Choice to Make FICO Scores Available to Auto Customers

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Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, 07:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
President Obama highlighted the move made by Ally Financial on Monday to offer its auto finance customers free access to their FICO score as a means to better understand their credit health. Obama mentioned the development during an event at ... [Read More]

Why Webb Is So High On Current State of Financing

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Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, 04:53 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
The availability of financing coupled with family budget influencers such as softening gas prices prompted Manheim chief economist Tom Webb to say the following about the auto finance landscape — especially in relation to the subprime segment: “It doesn’t get ... [Read More]

Shaw Integrates DRN’s Data to Enhance Collections

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Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, 04:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Digital Recognition Network (DRN) and Shaw Systems Associates announced on Monday that Shaw will be embedding DRN’s location data and scoring analytics into its collections software platform. Officials highlighted DRN’s data and analytics will allow Shaw to address collections issues ... [Read More]

RoadVantage Rolls Out CFPB Compliance Solution

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Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, 04:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with revamping its tire-and-wheel coverage plan, F&I program provider RoadVantage recently unveiled a Web-based compliance management system (CMS) that can help dealers ensure their practices are compliant with standards set by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. RoadVantage explained that ... [Read More]

Protecting Dealers from Cybercrimes & Data Hacks

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Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, 04:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Automotive Compliance Consultants contends dealerships run the same risks as do national merchandisers such as Target and Home Depot that have been struck by hackers in recent months. Because cybercrimes are on the increase, Automotive Compliance Consultants and cyber-security partner ... [Read More]

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