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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

New York Officials Ask Credit Bureaus to Modify Sandy Victims’ Scores

Monday, Apr. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is asking credit scoring and reporting bureaus to take immediate action to stop the lowering of credit scores for Superstorm Sandy victims who may be enduring storm-related financial difficulties "beyond their control." ... [Read More]

Nationwide Acceptance Pushes Footprint to 23 States

Monday, Apr. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Nationwide Acceptance expanded its subprime auto sales finance program to service dealers, broadening its footprint to 23 states. Last week, Nationwide Acceptance began operating in Alabama. "We are very excited to continue our expansion and to offer our ... [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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Lithia Leadership Reiterates Value All Dealers Play in Financing Process

Friday, Apr. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MEDFORD, Ore. — Three members of Lithia Motors' management team all voiced strong opinions about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's recent guidance on indirect auto lending and dealers' role in retail vehicle ... [Read More]

SEC Charges Capital One with Understating Auto Loan Losses

Friday, Apr. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged Capital One and two senior executives for understating millions of dollars in auto loan losses incurred during the months leading into the financial crisis. Officials said an SEC investigation ... [Read More]

Top 10 Used & New Models Eyed by Non-prime Buyers

Friday, Apr. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — CarFinance.com released data on the top 10 new- and used-vehicle choices for its below-prime car buyers during the past six months. Comprising the list of used vehicles were three pickups from domestic OEMs. The Top 10 included: ... [Read More]

Car-Mart Adds Another Store in Alabama

Friday, Apr. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain America's Car-Mart opened its 124th store this week. Car-Mart broadened its footprint in Alabama by rolling out a dealership in Gadsden. The new location is the company's 13th dealership in Alabama and the ... [Read More]

CFPB Creates New Position, Adjusts Other Staff Roles

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along with testifying in front of the Senate Banking Committee about the agency's semiannual report, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made several changes and new additions to the CFPB's senior leadership this week. Director ... [Read More]

NABD: Just 5 Days Left to Secure Early Bird Discounts for Academy & Conference

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — Only five days remain for dealers to obtain discounted registration and accommodations for next month's Dealer Academy and National Conference orchestrated by the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers. NABD founder and event organizer Ken Shilson said ... [Read More]

Flagship Credit Acceptance Completes Asset-Backed Securitization, Adds West Coast Office

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHADDS FORD, Pa. — Among a host of other developments, indirect auto finance company Flagship Credit Acceptance completed an asset-backed securitization of $222 million of notes in a transaction that closed last week. Flagship highlighted that the notes were issued ... [Read More]

AWARE Looks to Dispel Common Vehicle Financing Myths

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Financial Literacy Month continues, Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics wanted to clear up some common vehicle financing misconceptions. Officials from the educational coalition explained that common vehicle financing myths can knock car shoppers off course. ... [Read More]

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