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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

5 components of Treasury Department’s National Strategy for Financial Inclusion

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, 11:10 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a new project dubbed the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion in the United States. Treasury officials said they identified objectives and recommendations for policymakers, industry, employers and community organizations to advance ... [Read More]

CPS sees savings of $1M per quarter using SentiLink’s fraud prevention tools

fraud prevention
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, 10:43 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
On Monday, Consumer Portfolio Services recapped the success stemming from its decision to partner with SentiLink, a provider of advanced identity verification and fraud detection solutions. The subprime auto finance company said the partnership enabled CPS to improve its fraud ... [Read More]

FTC now sending more than $1M to impacted customers of Wisconsin dealer group

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, 10:43 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Roughly a year after a Wisconsin auto dealer group was penalized by the Federal Trade Commission and the Wisconsin attorney general for what authorities deemed to be discriminatory F&I activities, the FTC is beginning to send more than $1 million ... [Read More]

NAF Association touts success of Compliance Champions Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 09:55 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automotive Finance Association orchestrated another successful event this week. The focus again was compliance. NAF Association officials said more than 50 auto finance professionals gathered in Irving, Texas, for their Compliance Champions Workshop. They said attendees engaged in ... [Read More]

Foster’s 40-year career now includes being named Repossession Agent of the Year

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, 01:15 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Auto finance usually isn’t a dangerous profession. But being a repossession agent certainly can be when delinquent contract holders respond with violence as the recovery professional is tasked with taking back the collateral for failure to stay current on monthly ... [Read More]

New TransUnion research highlights broad interest in refinancing

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, 10:44 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The customer who took delivery at your dealership a year or more ago might still like the vehicle but not the monthly payment. With the rates appearing to be on a downward path, TransUnion wanted to gauge consumer interest in ... [Read More]

AutoPayPlus continues workforce development with promotion of national sales director

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, 10:40 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
AutoPayPlus by US Equity Advantage made its fourth move so far this year connected with its workforce. On Tuesday, the automated financial concierge service provider announced the promotion of Damon Walker to national sales director. In this position, AutoPayPlus said ... [Read More]

S&P Global Ratings explains why impact on auto finance is more insulated compared to other sectors after natural disasters

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, 11:37 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) said the 24 confirmed weather disaster events so far this year — including hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as other storms and a wildfire event — created losses exceeding $1 billion each ... [Read More]

With trailer full of hurricane relief supplies & 1,200-mile journey, Corey Cox pays it forward

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 02:03 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
“Now, I’m very familiar with what a war zone looks like,” Corey Cox said. “So, when I say that this was a war zone, it was exactly that.” Cox, who served 13 years in the U.S. military, wasn’t describing overseas ... [Read More]

Opportunity Finance Network & MassMutual Foundation unveil $25M partnership to scale CDFIs

Origence
Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 10:41 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) this week announced a strategic, five-year partnership with the MassMutual Foundation to launch the CDFI Innovation Initiative, a new effort designed to drive innovation, scale impact and build new infrastructure for the Community Development Financial Institution ... [Read More]

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