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Bain Survey: Few Companies Ready for Sustainability Rules (24%) Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Bain & Company today announced an investment in the Deployment Company, a new venture launched by OpenAI with 19 global partners. According to a news release, the OpenAI Deployment Company is built to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence across their ... Read More
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
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

Fed Officials Ask Lenders to Be Helpful as Student Loan Amounts Continue to Climb

Monday, Jul. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Finance managers trying to finalize that vehicle contract for a new college graduate might continue to have trouble getting that debt-to-income ratio at a point where the paper is purchased by a finance company. A ... [Read More]

Asbury, Sonic, Lithia and Group 1 Evaluate Latest CFPB Effect on Lender Relationships

Friday, Jul. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — Of the four public dealer groups that conducted conference calls this week to discuss second-quarter results, only one shared details about noticeable changes regarding relationships with lenders as heightened regulation comes from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. ... [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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Former SEC Attorney Raises Concerns About Potential CFPB Data Breach

Friday, Jul. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — Concerns about the volume of credit data gathered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau along with potential that information could be compromised were raised again by a former staff attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission, who ... [Read More]

VINtek Assists with Successful Electronic Lien and Title Legislation in Nevada

Friday, Jul. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — VINtek recently reported that the company assisted with the passage of electronic lien and title (ELT) legislation in Nevada, which has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval. The company explained ELT replaces paper automotive liens with ... [Read More]

Leedom Gearing Up for Next Round of BHPH Training

Friday, Jul. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom and Associates is a month away from its next round of training sessions for buy-here, pay-here dealers, focusing on helping managers both sell vehicles and maintain collections. Leedom executive vice president and senior partner Chuck Bonanno ... [Read More]

FinCo Management Tailors Newest Deep Subprime Finance Program for Experienced BHPH Operators

Wednesday, Jul. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. — This week, FinCo Management — a provider of deep subprime dealer financing — began offering its new HYBRID 50 program to dealer partners with buy-here, pay-here experience. FinCo explained that dealer partners can get funded up front ... [Read More]

Newest AFSA White Paper Highlights Recent Vehicle Titling & Lien Release Issues

Wednesday, Jul. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association released a white paper on recent state developments in issuing and releasing liens and titles on motor vehicles, including Electronic Lien and Title (ELT), electronic titling, and other lien and titling issues, ... [Read More]

RDN Rolls Out Compliance Dashboard and Automation Center to Monitor Performance & Compliance

Wednesday, Jul. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Recovery Database Network recently introduced its Compliance Dashboard and Automation Center, a tool aimed at providing lenders with a visually dynamic way to easily assess key recovery performance data and monitor recovery vendor compliance with performance ... [Read More]

CU Direct Connect Attributes New Technology to Strong Growth So Far in 2013

Wednesday, Jul. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — CU Direct Connect said it posted strong application and funded auto loan growth during the first half of the year. The non-profit credit union service organization aimed at providing vehicle lending and origination funding platforms utilized by ... [Read More]

Reynolds and CNCDA Complete Updates to the Reynolds LAW California F&I Library

Monday, Jul. 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DAYTON, Ohio — Reynolds and Reynolds recently updated the Reynolds LAW California F&I Library of documents to reflect changes in California law as well as incorporate dealer feedback. The company highlighted those updates include a new form to support electric ... [Read More]

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