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Artificial Intelligence
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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
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
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here

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]

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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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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]

Avis Budget Purchases Payless Car Rental

Monday, Jul. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Avis Budget Group has purchased Payless Car Rental in a $50 million cash deal.  In announcing the news this morning, Avis indicated that adding North America's sixth largest car-rental company "will give Avis Budget Group a strong ... [Read More]

DealerCentric Unveils Mobile Version of Pre-Approval Solution

Monday, Jul. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Consumer finance management system provider DealerCentric Solutions recently made its online credit application platform optimized for mobile. The company highlighted the tool, "Get Pre-Approved in Seconds" comes at no additional charge for the more than 3,000 ... [Read More]

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