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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

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]

Finance Roundup: Dividend and Warehouse Facility Update

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Monday, Jul. 21, 2014, 03:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ally Financial and Credit Acceptance Corp. recently announced a couple of updates pertaining to their financial statements. First from Ally, the company declared quarterly dividend payments for certain outstanding preferred stock. Each of these dividends were declared by the board ... [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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KeyBanc Survey: F&I Grosses Help to Make Up for Used Struggles

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Monday, Jul. 21, 2014, 03:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The June dealer survey by KeyBanc Capital Markets showed stores utilized growth in F&I gross profit per unit during the second quarter to overcome mixed results in gross profit per used vehicle sold. KeyBanc reported that 57 percent of respondents ... [Read More]

Westlake Closes $320M ABS Offer

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Friday, Jul. 18, 2014, 03:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Westlake Financial Services announced this week that it closed its fifth term asset backed securitization (ABS) on May 28 in a bond offering increased from $275 million to $321 million due to significant investor demand.  The company highlighted five classes ... [Read More]

Dealertrack’s Henrick to Give Update on FTC Actions in Free Webinar

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Friday, Jul. 18, 2014, 03:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
During a free webinar set for Thursday, Dealertrack Technologies associate general counsel Randy Henrick plans to revisit a topic he’s often discussed with SubPrime Auto Finance News. Henrick will explain why he believes the Federal Trade Commission is intensifying its ... [Read More]

CFPB Wants More Consumer Complaint Info Out in Public

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Friday, Jul. 18, 2014, 03:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News
Back in March, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Richard Cordray referred to complaints as the agency’s “compass,” because these consumer statements “make a difference by informing our work and helping us identify and prioritize problems for potential action.” If policy ... [Read More]

Nicholas Financial Broadens South Florida Footprint

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Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2014, 03:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News
Nicholas Financial opened its sixth branch location in the south Florida area this week. The indirect special finance company that originates subprime loans with more than 1,600 dealers now has a branch location in Miami Lakes, Fla. The Nicholas Financial ... [Read More]

AFS Acceptance Hires Former Westlake Exec

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Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2014, 03:02 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, AFS Acceptance hired a new vice president of risk management to oversee all aspects of portfolio management and play a key role in the originations and collections strategy for the company. Tapped for the role is former Westlake ... [Read More]

KBB Financing Survey Uncovers Opportunity to Educate Buyers

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Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2014, 03:00 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Kelley Blue Book’s Consumer Sentiment Survey from the first quarter showed 33 percent of study participants didn’t expect to finance a vehicle purchase, and another 30 percent weren’t sure. Rather than thinking finance companies are going to fight over just ... [Read More]

CFPB Clarifies Position on Same-Sex Married Couples

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Monday, Jul. 14, 2014, 03:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently clarified its regulatory position to ensure the agency is aligned with last year’s Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex marriages. The bureau recapped the court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act ... [Read More]

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