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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

Newest AFSA White Paper Examines Debt Collection

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Monday, Jul. 28, 2014, 04:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The state government affairs committee of the American Financial Services Association recently published a white paper for its members on debt collection and the various ways state legislation and regulations are approaching these practices. AFSA officials highlighted the paper explains ... [Read More]

CPS Thrives in Q2 as Subprime Competition Eases

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Monday, Jul. 28, 2014, 04:47 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Based on a view the competitive pressure in the subprime finance space isn’t quite as intense, Consumer Portfolio Services watched its second-quarter earnings per diluted share spike by 47 percent year-over-year. CPS reported that its Q2 earnings rose to $7.0 ... [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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Northern Star Management Forms Partnership with VTS to Mitigate Risk

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Friday, Jul. 25, 2014, 03:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Northern Star Management selected Vendor Transparency Solutions as an online compliance monitoring platform to be utilized as an additional tool in mitigating risk. Northern Star is an underwriting management company and wholesale producer working with a select network of brokers ... [Read More]

Subprime Growth Appears Far From Over

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Friday, Jul. 25, 2014, 02:25 PM
Joe Overby, Staff Writer
Given all the increases in credit availability, particularly the escalating subprime auto finance market, Jesse Toprak was asked how long this cornucopia can be sustained. But the chief analyst with Cars.com flipped it around: we actually haven’t seen the last ... [Read More]

Outstanding Balances Exceed $900B For First Time

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Thursday, Jul. 24, 2014, 06:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With the subprime slice at levels “essential for a healthy economy,” the latest Equifax National Consumer Credit Trends Report indicated the total balance of auto loans midway through 2014 soared to a record high. Sparked by a growth rate of ... [Read More]

Former FTC Chairman Joins Online Reputation Management Firm’s Board

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Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2014, 03:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A former chairman of the Federal Trade Commission joined the advisory board this week of an operation that strives to support digital privacy and design online reputation management technology. Coming on board with Reputation.com is Jon Leibowitz, who currently is ... [Read More]

Jasensky: 6 Reasons Why Career Seekers Can Boost Operations

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Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2014, 03:39 PM
Don Jasensky, Automotive Personnel
In the recruitment profession, we look for what are called career seekers, not job seekers.  There is a world of difference.  I teach my recruiters and my clients to look for career seekers for several reasons. Career seekers are looking ... [Read More]

5 Groups Push Back Against Latest CFPB Complaint Proposal

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Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2014, 03:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Five industry organizations banded together this week to push back against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new proposal to post anonymous complaints from the public about financial services companies online. The groups situated near Capitol Hill — including the Financial ... [Read More]

S&P/Experian: Auto Loan Defaults Tick Up Slightly in June

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Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2014, 03:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With sequential comparisons coming against default rates at or near historic lows, the auto loan portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices for June ticked slightly higher for the second month in a row. The auto loan default reading ... [Read More]

Free RouteOne Webinar to Discuss Scrutiny of F&I Products

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Monday, Jul. 21, 2014, 03:51 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
RouteOne plans to discuss the forthcoming scrutiny of F&I products by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission during a complimentary webinar later this week. During the webinar titled “CFPB and FTC Update: All About Add-Ons,” RouteOne ... [Read More]

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