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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

Fitch: Seasonal Patterns Spark December Auto ABS Losses

Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings' latest index results indicated seasonal patterns drove losses on both U.S. prime and subprime auto loan ABS higher last month. Despite this trend, Fitch expects prime asset performance to remain strong in 2013. However, losses ... [Read More]

Appeals Court Ruling Potentially Clouds CFPB Impact

Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Could a decision late last week by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit eventually nullify the moves by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau since Richard Cordray became director? A former top legal counsel ... [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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First Investors Completes $187M Asset-Backed Financing

Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — First Investors Financial Services announced late last week that it has completed the issuance of $187 million in term asset-backed notes in a private placement transaction. The notes were issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company through ... [Read More]

AASC Plans Industry Memorial Service for Meadows

Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — An industry memorial service is on tap next month in honor of Auto Auction Services Corp. president and chief executive officer Don Meadows, who died on Dec. 10. The event will take place at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter ... [Read More]

This Year’s Auto Refinancing Level Projected to Top 2012’s Figure of 12.6 Percent

Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE BANDON, Ore. — CNW Research spotted another upbeat element about the lending landscape for this year: another rise in the number of automotive finance contracts that will be refinanced. The firm determined ... [Read More]

While Lenders Gather Again to Talk Compliance, President Obama Wants Cordray to Stay Atop CFPB

Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE HANOVER, Md., and WASHINGTON, D.C. — As auto finance companies continue to watch for new rules and regulations orchestrated and enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, at least they know President ... [Read More]

Preferred Warranties Website Overhaul Draws Enthusiastic Response From Dealers

Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ORWIGSBURG, Pa. — Preferred Warranties, a provider of extended service contracts for pre-owned vehicles, highlighted how well received its new website has been by dealers since the company launched it earlier this ... [Read More]

RISC and iRepo Partner for Key Code Procurement for Ally Financial Vendors

Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE OCALA, Fla., and PHOENIX — Recovery Industry Services Co. and MBSi Capital Corp. recently announced they joined forces to become the sole provider of vehicle key codes within the iRepo Assignment Management ... [Read More]

Latest Advertising Fraud Case Brings Up Compliance Issues for Dealers

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE RALEIGH, N.C. — A dealer has to be concerned with advertising regulation and rules while marketing his own vehicles, but also needs to be careful when enlisting the help of others. A ... [Read More]

vAuto Hosting Free Webinar on Finding ‘Right’ Vehicles for the ‘Right’ Price

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE OAK BROOK, Ill. — Dale Pollak and Todd Kinzle from vAuto are hosting a free webinar for used-car managers and other dealer executives aimed at helping to ease the challenge of purchasing ... [Read More]

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