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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

Equifax Pops Subprime Bubble Talk in New White Paper

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Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, 03:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As CNW Research noticed both sequential and year-over-year increases in approvals for subprime vehicle financing so far this month, two Equifax economists took their turn to again reiterate how a bubble is not forming in that segment, contrary to the ... [Read More]

Autosoft Partners with 700Credit to Simplify F&I Operations

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Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, 03:33 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealer solutions provider Autosoft now offers convenient access to credit report and compliance services within its Web-based FLEX F&I application because of a new a partnership with 700Credit. On Monday, executives highlighted this partnership can help dealers quickly complete the ... [Read More]

$100 Discount Available for NAF Association Members to Attend SubPrime Forum

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Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, 03:33 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with an opportunity to complete the organization’s compliance certification program, members of the National Automotive Finance Association can take advantage of a $100 registration discount to attend the SubPrime Forum, the event dedicated to auto financing at Used Car ... [Read More]

Despite Delinquency Rise, Subprime Auto Bubble Dismissed

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Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, 03:27 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
The latest delinquency data from Experian Automotive might give more fuel to observers who believe subprime auto financing is creating a bubble similar to the one that popped in the mortgage industry and sent the economy into a tailspin more ... [Read More]

FactorTrust Partners with defi SOLUTIONS to Furnish Underbanked Data

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Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, 03:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Underbanked consumer data, analytics and risk scoring solutions provider FactorTrust formed a partnership this week with defi SOLUTIONS, which developed a browser-based loan origination system (LOS). The companies highlighted they reached this alliance because non-prime auto finance companies need access ... [Read More]

CFPB Fines First Investors Financial Services Group $2.75M

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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, 07:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on Wednesday that Texas-based First Investors Financial Services Group entered into a consent order because the regulator said the subprime finance company distorted consumer credit records for years. CFPB officials said First Investors failed ... [Read More]

Westlake Financial’s Receivables Hit $2 Billion

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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, 04:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Sparked by the best July in company history, Westlake Financial Services announced this week that it reached $2 billion in total receivables. Westlake’s portfolio now has that total receivables figure connected to more than 270,000 customer accounts. “Having a portfolio ... [Read More]

Lease Approvals Reach New High for Year Despite Subprime Drag

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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, 04:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Swapalease.com reported lease credit approvals during the month of July climbed to the highest monthly level of the year, reversing a trend that saw continuous decline since January largely due to an increase in the number of subprime credit applicants. ... [Read More]

New Moody’s Report, Execs’ Outlook Confirm Usual Subprime Cycle

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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, 04:00 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Near-term predictions made this week by Moody's Investors Service fall in line with ongoing lending cycle points noticed by veteran finance company executives such as Credit Acceptance’s Brett Roberts and Brad Bradley of Consumer Portfolio Services. Moody’s analysts indicated in ... [Read More]

S&P/Experian: Auto Defaults Stay Flat in July

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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, 03:58 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The auto segment of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices stayed flat on a sequential basis in July. And analysts from S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian highlighted July’s auto reading settled only four basis points above its historical low. ... [Read More]

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