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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

AASC Board of Directors Appoints Broe as New Interim President and CEO

Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Sister publication Auto Remarketing learned Thursday that Mike Broe has been appointed to the position of president and chief executive officer of Auto Auction Services Corp. AASC indicated Broe will serve in an interim capacity and will work ... [Read More]

Sustainability of Recent Subprime Growth Varies by Viewpoint

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., and IRVINE, Calif. — Depending on who is responding, the subprime auto financing market is either growing at a sustainable pace or is leading back to poor practices such as underwriting that's too loose. As Fitch Ratings approached ... [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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Ally Financial Survey Shows Dealers Upbeat About F&I Prospects This Year

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — The F&I office should be busy this year based on the results of an Ally Financial survey conducted at the recent National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & Expo. More than 70 percent of participating dealers expect sales of ... [Read More]

Nationwide Acceptance Recapitalized by Prospect Capital

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK and CHICAGO — Continuing a string of investment firms pushing money into subprime auto lenders, special finance paper purchaser Nationwide Acceptance Corp. recently received an injection from Prospect Capital Corp. Officials said the combined debt and equity financing ... [Read More]

FTC Study: 1 in 5 Consumers Have At Least 1 Error on Credit Report

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the agency decided to extends deadline for comments on proposed modifications to its Used Car Rule, the Federal Trade Commission said its annual study of the U.S. credit reporting industry found that 5 percent of consumers ... [Read More]

Equifax: Total Outstanding Auto Debt at Highest Point in 4 Years

Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — While analysts found the number of consumers considered to be subprime borrowers is actually decreasing in some of the nation's largest cities, Equifax's latest National Consumer Credit Trends Report showed the amount of auto loan debt rose to ... [Read More]

American Honda Finance, Dealertrack Technologies Form Exclusive Partnership

Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Along with unveiling several mobile solution offerings during the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & Expo this past weekend, Dealertrack Technologies and American Honda Finance Corp.  formed an exclusive, long-term strategic partnership agreement. Officials highlighted the ... [Read More]

RouteOne Introduces New Solution to Help Dealers Convert Online Shoppers into F&I Customers

Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Along with developments connected with Dominion Dealer Solutions, RouteOne introduced FinanceConnect, a new product designed to help dealers quickly convert online vehicle shoppers into F&I customers. Officials highlighted FinanceConnect can offer dealers a customizable credit application ... [Read More]

IFMG, Get Auto Partner to Expand Dominion Performance Network

Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RICHMOND and NORFOLK, Va. — Last week, Interactive Financial Marketing Group, a division of Dominion Enterprises, joined with its sister company, Get Auto, to provide dealers with extended marketing reach via the Dominion Performance Network (DPN). Officials highlighted this new ... [Read More]

Penske Outlines Strategy to Boost F&I Gross Profit

Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Penske Automotive Group isn't satisfied with F&I gross profit per retail sale in 2012 coming in at $1,000 when others franchised dealer groups have higher levels. Chairman Roger Penske explained this week that F&I is a ... [Read More]

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