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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

Impact Transaction Prices Might Leave on Financing

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Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, 05:05 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Perhaps a factor helping to push outstanding auto loan balances toward the $1 trillion threshold is if the transaction price activity spotted by Kelley Blue Book analysts maintains the current rate. KBB reported on Monday that the estimated average transaction ... [Read More]

GWC Warranty Expands Headquarters

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Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, 04:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty, a provider of vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through dealers, finalized an expansion of its headquarters before 2014 closed. Officials highlighted GWC’s state-of-the-art facility has been expanded to almost 20,000 square feet. The ... [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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AIADA Chairman: Looking Forward to What’s Ahead in 2015

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Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, 04:06 PM
Larry Kull, AIADA
As this past year closed, you couldn’t turn around without seeing another retrospective on 2014. Websites, magazines, news and entertainment programs, and even radio shows get in on the action. They cover everything: The 10 best movies, the 20 best ... [Read More]

NY Regulators Shut Down Condor Capital

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Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, 04:02 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Condor Capital is no longer originating and servicing vehicle installment contracts for dealers who cater to subprime customers in New York or more than two dozen other states. Just before the holiday, the New York Department of Financial Services submitted ... [Read More]

CarMax’s Subprime Portfolio Grows to $56.7M

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Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, 03:59 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CarMax Auto Finance still is steadily originating subprime paper through its own test program as company executives continue to monitor the performance of this portfolio segment they launched last year. During the third quarter of its 2015 fiscal year, CarMax ... [Read More]

CPS Finalizes $267.5M Asset-Backed Securitization

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Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, 04:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Consumer Portfolio Services closed its fourth term securitization of the year this week. The transaction is CPS’ 15th senior subordinate securitization since the beginning of 2011 and the third consecutive securitization to receive a triple A rating on the senior ... [Read More]

DOJ Subpoenas Ally As Treasury Sells Remaining Stock

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Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, 04:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As the finance company joined the ranks being subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Ally Financial announced on Friday that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has sold its remaining 54.9 million shares of common stock at $23.25 per ... [Read More]

Regulatory Updates Highlight Top 10 Stories of 2014

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Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, 04:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As a part of the last SubPrime News Update of the year before the Cherokee Media Group team breaks for the holidays, the publication wanted to share a rundown of the top 10 stories that generated the most reader interest ... [Read More]

S&P/Experian: November Auto Defaults Stay Flat

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Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Auto loans defaults stayed the same level on a sequential basis in November, according to the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices released this week. S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian determined the auto default reading came in at 1.05 percent ... [Read More]

DRN Unveils New Website

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Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, 02:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
One of the lead sponsors of Used Car Week’s Re3 Conference — Digital Recognition Network (DRN) — launched its completely revamped corporate website on Friday morning. DRN chief executive officer Chris Metaxas described the move as part of the company’s ... [Read More]

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