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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
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... Read More
Inside the ‘architectural mismatch’ between AI capabilities & dealer needs
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:42 AM
A new survey report from LotLinx asserts that in its current form, “AI is broken for dealers.” The company contends the era of “one-size-fits-all artificial intelligence” is over for auto dealers. The recent survey of 215 executives from both franchised ... Read More
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
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

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]

Dealertrack Technologies and AutoTrader.com Partner for Digital Financing Tool

Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., and ATLANTA — Geared to help ease the transition from online shopping to in-store buying for both consumers and dealers, Dealertrack Technologies and AutoTrader.com formed a strategic partnership to bring dealer-driven (indirect) automotive financing to vehicle shoppers ... [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]

Automobile Consumer Services Forms Partnership with LendingTree Autos and CreditSmarts.com

Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — Automobile Consumer Services, a provider of direct-to-consumer financing and leasing services, recently entered into a joint agreement with LendingTree Autos and CreditSmarts.com. The deal is designed to offer competitive financing options for consumers of LendingTree Autos and to ... [Read More]

Chrysler, Santander Consumer USA Create Captive Arm

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — As was reportedly coming, Chrysler Group and Santander Consumer USA joined forces Wednesday for an agreement to provide a full spectrum of auto financing services to Chrysler and Fiat customers and dealers under the name Chrysler ... [Read More]

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