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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

BMW Group Financial Services Announces Executive Changes in the US

Friday, May. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW Group Financial Services revealed several changes to its executive team in the U.S. which will all take effect on June 1. The moves include: —Shaun Bugbee, formerly vice president of sales and marketing, will move ... [Read More]

MVTRAC Strikes Deal with Blackline GPS to Boost Recoveries

Friday, May. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CALGARY, Alberta — Blackline GPS recently reached an agreement with MVTRAC for the distribution of Blackline's Dart covert and asset tracking system into the recovery industry. Well-positioned within the auto finance, government and law enforcement market, officials highlighted MVTRAC's Intelligent ... [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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NAMAD Outlines 3 Consequences if Dealer Markups Are Eliminated

Wednesday, May. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LARGO, Md. — Damon Lester, president of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers, sent a letter to President Barack Obama last week, articulating three possible ramifications if federal regulations eventually lead to the elimination of dealer markups. Lester outlined ... [Read More]

Fitch Sees 3 Causes for US Auto Lender Asset Quality Weakening as 2013 Continues

Wednesday, May. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Fitch Ratings projected that U.S. auto lenders will likely report further weakening in asset quality metrics this year, attributing three reasons for its forecast. Analysts arrived at their assessment by mentioning three factors: —Lower used-vehicle values —Loosening of ... [Read More]

April Bankruptcy Filings Drop 8 Percent

Wednesday, May. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute reported that total bankruptcy filings in the United States decreased 8 percent in April compared to the same month last year. According to data provided by Epiq Systems, bankruptcy filings totaled 100,702 in ... [Read More]

GM Financial Prices Private Offering of $2.5B of Senior Notes

Wednesday, May. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Coming on the heels of an announcement earlier this week about an offer of $2 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes in various tranches, General Motors Financial priced its private offering of $1.0 billion of ... [Read More]

GM Financial Outlines Prime Financing Program

Monday, May. 6, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 FORT WORTH, Texas — General Motors Financial reinforced its allegiance to its parent automaker with moves revealed during its latest quarterly conference call. While acknowledging that competition is ramping up within ... [Read More]

As Regulators Eye BHPH Industry, NABD Strengthens Compliance Discussion for Academy & Conference

Monday, May. 6, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — The buy-here, pay-here dealership industry continues to be a market segment eyed by U.S. Department of Justice investigators. Just last week, various online reports mentioned a high-ranking Justice Department official discussing BHPH dealers during regulatory panel discussion ... [Read More]

Reynolds Expands Strategic Alliance With California Dealers

Monday, May. 6, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DAYTON, Ohio — Similar to a relationship reinforced in Pennsylvania, Reynolds and Reynolds expanded its strategic alliance with the California New Car Dealers Association today. Officials added the Reynolds LAW 553 Universal Retail Sale Contract to the LAW California F&I ... [Read More]

Dealertrack Technologies Achieves New Milestone of Lender Connections

Monday, May. 6, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Dealertrack Technologies recently hit a new milestone with the number of active lenders connected to its Dealertrack Credit Application Network. Officials indicated the level now exceeds 1,300 lenders. The Dealertrack Credit Application Network, which has grown ... [Read More]

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