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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

Used-Value Decline Not Expected to Hurt Auto Lease ABS

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Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2014, 03:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Fitch Ratings asserted that U.S. auto lease ABS will continue to perform within expectations, and ratings will be stable even though analysts understand that used-vehicle values will continue to decline moderately from their recent “untenable” highs. Fitch also projected that ... [Read More]

NADA Supports Latest Bipartisan Effort to Reform CFPB Guidance

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Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2014, 03:29 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
National Automobile Dealers Association members are gathering on Capitol Hill this week to urge Congressional lawmakers to pass bipartisan legislation that franchised dealers say would nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s “flawed” guidance on auto lending. NADA explained H.R. 5403 ... [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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BillingTree Finalizes Examination in Conformity with SSAE

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Monday, Sep. 8, 2014, 03:12 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
BillingTree recently completed its examination in conformity with Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16, Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization for the period from May 1 of last year through April 30 of this year. The ... [Read More]

Hyundai Capital America Reaches 25 Years in Business

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Monday, Sep. 8, 2014, 03:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This past Saturday was a silver one for Hyundai Capital America as the captive finance company that does business as Hyundai Motor Finance and Kia Motors Finance celebrated its 25th anniversary and a quarter century in Orange County, Calif. Originally ... [Read More]

CFPB’s Latest Mandate: Watch Your Service Providers

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Monday, Sep. 8, 2014, 03:08 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
One of the marketing hooks that subprime finance companies of all sizes often use contains the pitch about how consistent payments can lead to steady reporting to credit bureaus and eventually the possible healing of the borrower’s profile. Hudson Cook ... [Read More]

Latest ABS Losses Within Fitch’s Expectations

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Friday, Sep. 5, 2014, 01:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Fitch Ratings reported U.S. auto loan ABS delinquencies and losses climbed in July on a monthly basis. However, Fitch expected such a movement, so the firm contends that asset performance in the sector should moderate further in the remainder of ... [Read More]

American Lending Solutions & Resolvion Finalize Merger

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Friday, Sep. 5, 2014, 01:33 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Resolvion and American Lending Solutions (ALS) completed a merger agreement this week that will combine their respective operations into one of the largest skip-tracing and repossession management firms in the industry. Executives indicated the new company will operate under the ... [Read More]

GM and GM Financial Reach New Support Agreement

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Thursday, Sep. 4, 2014, 01:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Coming off a quarterly performance where the finance company’s total originations of loans and leases jumped higher than any quarterly figure the company posted in the past year, General Motors and General Motors Financial entered into a support agreement on ... [Read More]

Ally’s New Online Solution Can Help Consumers Decide on Leasing or Buying

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Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2014, 03:18 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ally Financial launched a new tool this week to help consumers decide whether buying or leasing might be their best option when shopping for a vehicle. Available for free on Ally’s website, the company explained the interactive buy or lease ... [Read More]

Western Funding Tools Now Available in DealerCenter

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Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2014, 03:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Western Funding is now active on DealerCenter. Executives highlighted this integration makes Western Funding’s financial products more accessible to dealerships by offering instant approvals and the ability to change the structure of the deals to meet customers’ needs.  “We're excited ... [Read More]

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