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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

House Democrats Seek Clarity About CFPB’s Auto Finance Guidance

Friday, May. 31, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legal experts and industry associations aren't the only ones raising questions about how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau intends to regulate auto lending. Now more than a dozen members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee are ... [Read More]

Compliance Presentations Fill NAF Association Conference Slate

Wednesday, May. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — What likely is on the minds of top finance company executives isn't hard to pinpoint nowadays: Complying with an intensifying regulatory environment championed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In response, organizers of this year's NAF ... [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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Fitch: 2 Factors Impact Auto ABS Improvement During Past 3 Months

Wednesday, May. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings noticed losses declined for its prime and subprime auto loan ABS indices for the third consecutive month. Analysts found the drops coincided with three consecutive monthly declines in the U.S. unemployment rate and lower jobless ... [Read More]

J.D. Byrider Celebrates the Retailing of 1 Million Vehicles

Wednesday, May. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain J.D. Byrider turned its 1 millionth vehicle in company history earlier this month, celebrating the milestone for the benefit of the purchaser. The retail achievement took place at the J.D. Byrider dealership located ... [Read More]

AutoTrader, Experian Partnership Allows Dealers to Include AutoCheck Reports with Listings

Wednesday, May. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — AutoTrader.com and Experian Automotive recently entered into a partnership to allow dealers to include Experian's AutoCheck vehicle history reports with their listings on AutoTrader.com. Here's how it works. Starting in September, AutoCheck-subscribing dealers will have the option of ... [Read More]

ITURAN and Finance Express Form Partnership to Benefit BHPH Dealers

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — ITURAN recently announced that its asset protection tools to buy-here, pay-here dealers and independent stores that work with a large subprime customer base now are fully integrated into Finance Express' dealer management system (FEXDMS). ITURAN's line ... [Read More]

To Celebrate 30 Years, ABCoA Launches 2 New Solutions For Dealers and Finance Companies

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Advanced Business Computers of America rolled out a a new lineup of management systems for dealerships and finance companies this week. Coinciding with its 30-year anniversary, ABCoA added two new solutions to its Deal Pack product line. ... [Read More]

Ally Financial Donates to American Red Cross to Help Tornado Victims

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Along with an industry honor based on the amount of finance contracts and leases outstanding each year, Ally Financial announced that it's following the lead of some of its Oklahoma City dealer customers, making a $10,000 donation to ... [Read More]

Supply Stronger in BHPH Market, but Challenges Remain for Dealers

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — For buy-here, pay-here dealers trying to secure used-car supply in the wholesale market, it certainly has been a challenging few years. But based on analyses coming from several different vantage points, it appears times are getting better. ... [Read More]

Primeritus Financial Services Rebrands 3 Business Segments

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After a year of multiple acquisitions, Primeritus Financial Services rebranded several of its business service segments. Explaining the methodology behind the decisions, Primeritus Financial Services chief executive officer Chuck Tapp said: "Since the acquisitions of USA Recovery ... [Read More]

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