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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

Ford Credit’s Falotico Named Chair of AFSA Vehicle Finance Division

Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 09:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association installed Joy Falotico, executive vice president, marketing, sales and the Americas at Ford Motor Credit, as chair of AFSA's Vehicle Finance Division Board, succeeding Andrew Stuart of VW Credit. In this role, AFSA highlighted Falotico ... [Read More]

RouteOne Rolls out eContracting ‘Shortcut’ for Finance Sources

Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 09:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Earlier this week, RouteOne highlighted it will offer its finance source customers what the company is calling a "shortcut" that can allow them to quickly and easily support the RouteOne eContracting process without the typical technology investment. The company explained ... [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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NextGear Capital Picks Violin Flash Memory Arrays to Improve Dealer Services

Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 07:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In an effort to help used-car managers complete the floor-planning process as quickly as possible, NextGear Capital recently tapped Violin Memory, a provider of persistent memory-based storage solutions, to accelerate the delivery of key services to the company's customer base ... [Read More]

Santander Consumer USA Outlines IPO Details

Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 07:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week during the midst of the American Financial Services Association's Vehicle Finance Conference, Santander Consumer USA announced the pricing of its initial public offering. The company is selling 74,991,470 shares of common stock at a price of $24 per ... [Read More]

SFG Finance Watches Year-Over-Year Growth Hit 30 Percent

Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 07:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Auto finance receivables purchaser SFG Finance highlighted this week that its portfolio grew 30 percent over the last year. SFG Finance indicated the majority of this increase came from the company's subprime flow program — an initiative in which independent, ... [Read More]

Westlake Highlights Spike in Franchised Partnerships

Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 07:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Westlake Financial Services says its maintaining its strong relationships with independent dealers while reporting significant growth sprouting from its program for franchised stores. Company officials highlighted that Westlake's growth produced an 84-percent increase in franchise deals and an 80-percent jump ... [Read More]

S&P/Experian: Auto Loan Defaults Edge Lower in December

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Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 07:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
December's reading for the auto loan segment of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices is squarely in between the level analysts spotted a month earlier and during the closing month of 2012. S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian reported that ... [Read More]

AFIP Outlines Pricing Structure for Certification Course

Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 07:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals revealed the pricing structure for its basic, senior and master certification courses. AFIP said wholesale prices will increase to $695, plus shipping and handling, beginning Feb. 2. Officials indicated courses ordered on or ... [Read More]

KeyBanc Dealer Survey Refutes Inkling of Subprime Pullback

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Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 06:59 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Evidently dealers who participate in the monthly survey orchestrated by KeyBanc Capital Markets did not see the same conditions in subprime vehicle financing during December as leadership from CarMax noted. KeyBanc's survey results showed 50 percent of respondents indicated subprime ... [Read More]

Sluggish Job Rebound Could Slow Consumers’ Major Spending, Impact Delinquencies

Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 06:53 PM
By SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
According to at least one respected industry observer — Manheim's Tom Webb — the major cause of an auto loan delinquency remains a job loss. And Fitch Ratings' latest analysis of the labor market showed a rebound in a nationwide ... [Read More]

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