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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

ARA still accepting nominations for 9 industry awards

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Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, 12:12 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association is still collecting nominations for nine industry awards that will be given at the 2025 North American Repossessors Summit. ARA will gather nominations through Friday for the accolades to be announced during the event that’s on ... [Read More]

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

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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]

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