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This Month's Focus

Artificial Intelligence

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

As designated FTC chair, Ferguson already making major changes per Trump orders

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, 10:06 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Within hours of being inaugurated for the second time, President Trump officially designated Andrew Ferguson as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. “I am honored that President Trump chose me to lead the Federal Trade Commission,” Ferguson said in a ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Moving repo cars & why ‘old habits die hard’

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 03:06 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion focused on why “old habits die hard” when it comes to transporting repossessed vehicles. Moderated by Jay Wertzberger ... [Read More]

3 primary F&I offerings on deck from JM&A Group at NADA Show 2025

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 11:23 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

While the attendees are gradually navigating to snow-covered New Orleans for NADA Show 2025, JM&A Group is also gearing up to roll out a variety of training and services aimed at enhancing a dealer’s F&I business. Among the planned activities ... [Read More]

StoneEagle & ConnexPay partner to boost efficiencies for third-party product providers

3 dealer groups & luxury store partner with Point Predictive

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 11:20 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

StoneEagle on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with ConnexPay and the launch of integrated payments with StoneEagle’s administration F&I solutions. By prioritizing security and compliance, StoneEagle highlighted that ConnexPay can ensure financial data is protected with advanced encryption while adhering ... [Read More]

Edmunds & KBB on rising new-car prices & negative equity

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Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, 10:32 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

New data and analysis from Edmunds and Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book focused on new-vehicle financing, reinforcing how difficult it might be for consumers with subprime credit to take delivery of a new model. And the volume of negative equity ... [Read More]

CFPB penalties against American Honda Finance & Equifax approach $30M

CFPB files lawsuit against US Auto Sales servicer

Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, 11:08 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finished last week with notable actions against a captive finance company and a credit bureau with total penalties against the companies approaching $30 million. Focused on the same topic the CFPB used to craft a ... [Read More]

ComplyAuto & Informativ integrate compliance platforms

Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, 09:23 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Described by the service providers as a move “that promises to reshape the landscape of privacy, F&I, and credit compliance software,” ComplyAuto and Informativ recently announced a strategic relationship that will integrate their respective platforms to deliver dealers a comprehensive ... [Read More]

Architect of Clarity Services joins Trust Science

Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, 09:21 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

A senior architect responsible for the construction of Clarity Services, which was acquired by Experian in 2018, now is part of the executive team at Trust Science. The applicant sourcing, screening and decisioning platform announced this week that Reid Morrison ... [Read More]

Credit availability finishes 2024 on a high note

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, 10:53 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

As you might have noticed when booking paper and finalizing deliveries during the holiday season, it was a bit easier to get consumers into financing during the closing month of the year. Cox Automotive reported earlier this week that the ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Preparing for potential ‘repo-apocalypse’

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, 01:49 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a Speed Session featuring Lucky Lopez, who is director of sales with Loanbridge. Lopez, a former dealer who has built a ... [Read More]

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