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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

4 Collection & Payment Processing Trends to Watch

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Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, 04:21 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
BillingTree offered four trends the payment processing solutions provider thinks will impact the industry in the coming year. The projections cover a wide array of elements auto finance executive might or might not already see on their radar, as well. ... [Read More]

White Clarke Group: Finance Markets Are Growing but Still Face Uncertainty

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Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, 04:19 PM
Ed White, White Clarke Group
Since the last Global Asset and Auto Finance Survey, the global economy looked to be entering a period of sustained growth and expansion — indicating good news for the auto and equipment finance industry. However, it has not all been ... [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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Average Auto Debt Expected to Top $18K in 2015

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Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, 04:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Consumers are going to continue to ramp up their auto loan debt in 2015 while delinquencies are projected to tick higher, too. That’s the two main segments of TransUnion’s annual auto loan forecast that calls for auto loan debt to ... [Read More]

Subprime Auto Finance Fuels Underserved Market Growth

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Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, 04:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Subprime auto financing is one of the main drivers of why American consumers spent $103 billion in fees and interest revenue in 2013, according to the fourth annual Financially Underserved Market Size Study orchestrated by the Center for Financial Services ... [Read More]

Outstanding Auto Loans at Highest Point in 5 Years

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Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, 04:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
According to the latest Equifax National Consumer Credit Trends Report, the total number of outstanding auto loans year-to-date in November came in at more than 70.0 million, the highest level in more than five years. That amount of paper in ... [Read More]

FTC Says 2 Dealer Groups Broke Consent Orders

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Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, 04:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Federal Trade Commission penalized a pair of dealership groups for violations of a previous consent order regarding advertising the cost of buying or leasing a vehicle. Part of the consent orders established in March 2012 indicated FTC officials could ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Subpoenaed by Justice Department

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Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, 09:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Another day, another finance company acknowledges it has received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice. Credit Acceptance Corp. posted a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission late on Friday stating the company that specializes in subprime auto ... [Read More]

Report: 6 Finance Companies Subpoenaed in NY

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Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, 04:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Regulatory investigations of auto finance companies are piling up as now reportedly the New York Department of Financial Services is joining the fray. An online report citing an anonymous source indicated New York state’s financial services regulator subpoenaed the captive ... [Read More]

Chernek Consulting Revamps F&I Training Website

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Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, 04:12 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I trainer Rebecca Chernek of Chernek Consulting is rolling out a completely revamped training website aimed at giving dealership financing staff the tools needed to close this year strong and to get 2015 off to a better start. Consulting Virtual ... [Read More]

CarMax Auto Finance Leadership Succession Plan

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Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, 04:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CarMax this week announced its leadership transition plan for CarMax Auto Finance, since Angie Chattin — a member of this year’s Women in Remarketing class — is retiring. Promoted to senior vice president and president of CAF is Jon Daniels, ... [Read More]

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