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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

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]

United Auto Credit Named NIADA National Member Benefit Partner

Monday, Jul. 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Texas — The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association recently named a new national member benefit partner, adding United Auto Credit, a national non-prime to near-prime indirect automotive lender. United Auto Credit programs include: —Financing for customers in open and ... [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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S&P/Experian: Auto Loan Defaults Drop to New Low in June

Friday, Jul. 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — The auto loan portion of the latest S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices dropped to the lowest level ever recorded by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian. In June, analysts discovered auto loan defaults dropped to 1.00 percent, ... [Read More]

Ally Introduces Online Training Center for Dealers

Friday, Jul. 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Training dealers is nothing new to Ally Financial. That's been a huge part of the near century-long history at the company founded as General Motors Acceptance Corp. in the 1900s. But the format in which Ally teaches dealers ... [Read More]

Wisconsin-Based Finance Company Opens to Serve BHPH Dealers

Friday, Jul. 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GLENDALE, Wis. — Built on a family foundation of more than 80 years in the franchised dealership business, a Wisconsin-based finance company recently opened for business to serve independent buy-here, pay-here stores, starting with $25 million in availability with a ... [Read More]

How AutoNation Views Indirect Lending Landscape

Friday, Jul. 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — During the Q&A portion of AutoNation's quarterly conference call with investors on Thursday, the chairman and chief executive of the country's largest auto retailer went into great detail about his stance on indirect lending, giving some ... [Read More]

Senate Confirms Cordray to Stay as CFPB Director

Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Richard Cordray is staying as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency that has been intensifying its regulation of vehicle financing since the spring. The U.S. Senate confirmed Cordray to remain at the position late ... [Read More]

Membership to RISC Compliant Agent Network Now Open

Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OCALA, Fla. — Along with selecting its outside legal counsel, Recovery Industry Services Co. recently formed the RISC Compliant Agent Network (RISC CAN). RISC highlighted membership is open to any professional collateral recovery agency owner who can meet the stringent ... [Read More]

700Credit Forms Integration Partnership with Constellation Automotive Software

Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — 700Credit, a provider of consumer credit reporting and compliance products to more than 4,000 dealers, recently formed an integration partnership with Constellation Automotive Software. The companies explained this agreement will allow more than 1,500 dealers using Constellation ... [Read More]

3 Segments Highlight Black Book’s Projected Retention Forecast

Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — When Black Book Lender Solutions analyzed historical vehicle segment data and developed projected retention levels for the next 12 to 24 months, three specific kinds of units distinguished themselves from the 24 individual categories. Those three segments ... [Read More]

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