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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

5 Key Findings from Latest GAO Report on CFPB

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Monday, Sep. 29, 2014, 03:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, the ranking member of the upper chamber’s Banking Committee, recently received his requested analysis of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by the Government Accountability Office, confirming his apprehensions about what the bureau is doing. Crapo highlighted ... [Read More]

NextGear Capital Appoints New Division Vice President

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Friday, Sep. 26, 2014, 03:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
NextGear Capital appointed a former Wells Fargo executive to be its new division vice president for the company’s East region. Taking on this role is Todd Gunderson, who will be responsible for the oversight of the company's business development and ... [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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Subprime Approvals Up 17.7% So Far This Month

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Friday, Sep. 26, 2014, 03:12 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CNW Research contends subprime approvals are moving higher this month at a pace possibly even better than what the exact figures indicate. According to the firm’s latest Retail Automotive Summary, subprime approvals so far this month are registering 17.7 percent ... [Read More]

Despite Auto Uptick, Extreme Default Not ‘Imminent’

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Friday, Sep. 26, 2014, 03:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Analysts for S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian quickly tempered concerns about a negative payment environment developing even though the auto loan segment of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices ticked up slightly in August. August’s default rate came in ... [Read More]

AFA Enhances Repo Compliance Proof with VTS Partnership

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Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2014, 08:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is insistent that finance companies have documentation verifying the federal compliance of their service providers. For managers that use Allied Finance Adjusters member repossession agencies to find and recover vehicles, a new partnership with Vendor ... [Read More]

NAF Association Gathering 4 Compliance Experts for Free Webinar

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Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2014, 04:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automotive Finance Association in cooperation with Hudson Cook is gathering together four of the most knowledgeable experts in auto finance industry compliance for a free webinar. The session titled, “Auto Finance: Federal Supervision and Enforcement,” is set for ... [Read More]

Finance Company Notes: Exeter $1.65B Facility & Ally Tender Offer

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Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2014, 04:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Exeter Finance Corp. and Ally Financial each announced financial moves recently; one to increase borrowing capacity and the other to start a cash tender offer. Late last week, Exeter said that Exeter Funding II — a special purpose Delaware limited ... [Read More]

BillingTree Names New CEO and President

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Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2014, 03:53 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
BillingTree Payment Solutions appointed a new chief executive officer and president on Tuesday, going with a former top exec at FICO. Tapped for the role was Edgars “Edz” Sturans, who previously was president of CR Software — now a part ... [Read More]

Leasing: Another Subprime Growth Path to Consider

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Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2014, 03:50 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
In a monthly-payment driven world, leasing is on the rise to points never seen before, especially for contracts connecting new vehicles and consumers with prime credit. But Swapalease.com executive vice president Scot Hall gave the industry a question to ponder. ... [Read More]

TFS Taps ChannelNet to Provide Communications Services

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Monday, Sep. 22, 2014, 03:31 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Digital marketing, sales and service solution provider ChannelNet added another captive finance company to its list of clients as the company recently signed a new contract to provide Web-based customer lifecycle communications for Toyota Financial Services (TFS). The company’s software, ... [Read More]

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