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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

Credit Acceptance’s Q1 Unit Volume Softens

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — As the lender announced an extension of its revolving secured warehouse facility, Credit Acceptance reported that its unit volume softened in the first quarter despite a 21.2-percent jump in the number of active dealers. The company indicated ... [Read More]

AFG Introduces New Technology for Residual-Based Lending Program

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Auto Financial Group, an online provider of residual-based financing products for dealers and lenders since 1999, announced Tuesday that it has enhanced its balloon loan program with a new feature called the Dealer Inventory Download (DID). Officials explained ... [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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Upcoming NCM Webinar to Discuss Warranty & Service at BHPH Dealerships

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — One of NCM Associates' trainers who specializes in the buy-here, pay-here market is going to host a 60-minute webinar explaining the different business models for the dealership and its related service operation.  During a session that's ... [Read More]

Securian Rolls Out New Debt Protection for Auto Loans Benefits

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Securian Financial Group recently introduced major auto expense and auto insurance deductible debt protection benefits as value add-ons for new and existing debt protection programs offered by financial institutions. The company explained the major auto expense ... [Read More]

RISC Offers Important Repossession Training and Compliance Materials for BHPH Operators

Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OCALA, Fla. — In keeping with its goal of providing professional certification and compliance training documents to the collateral recovery and lending industries, Recovery Industry Service Co., has been working with the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers to provide ... [Read More]

3 More California Credit Unions Join cuautocoupon Network

Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Officials from cuautocoupon — a company aimed at driving organic auto loan growth for credit unions while fostering stronger relationships with dealerships — recently announced the signing of three new California credit unions. The company's growing network ... [Read More]

Apps Now Available for SubPrime’s Digital Magazine

Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — SubPrime Auto Finance News not only has a digital magazine, the publication now has apps so you can download, read and share the new offering more easily. The apps are available to use on your iPhone, iPad, ... [Read More]

Webb: Used Retail Sales to Establish All-Time High by 2015

Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim economist Tom Webb said it's "quite easy and quite logical to assume" that used-vehicle retail sales will hit an all-time high before 2015. Webb backed up his projection by highlighting how used-vehicle retail sales during the first ... [Read More]

Car-Mart and CarHop Ramp up Tax Season Efforts with More Locations

Friday, Apr. 5, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark., and EDINA, Minn. — With tax season in full swing, buy-here, pay-here dealership chains America's Car-Mart and CarHop added more locations. In fact, Car-Mart opened two lots — one in Florence, Ala., and the other in Kirksville, Mo. ... [Read More]

Mini Launches eContracting at NJ Dealership

Friday, Apr. 5, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — A New Jersey dealership is the first store to start the nationwide launch of eContracting by Mini Financial Services, a division of BMW Group Financial Services. The captive is launching the solution at Prestige Mini in ... [Read More]

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