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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

Edmunds.com: Expect Growth in Subprime Market This Year

Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE SANTA MONICA, Calif. — When Edmunds.com considered the Top 10 trends expected for 2013, an even higher increase in auto loans to subprime consumers made the list. Senior analyst Jessica Caldwell stated ... [Read More]

SFG Finance Rolls Out New Bulk Purchase and Flow Programs

Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ARLINGTON, Texas — SFG Finance, a purchaser of auto paper from buy-here, pay-here dealers, franchised dealers, finance companies, banks and credit unions, announced two major changes to its business model for 2013. ... [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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Regional Management Expands into Georgia

Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE GREENVILLE, S.C. — Regional Management Corp., a diversified specialty consumer finance company, revealed the expansion of its auto lending operations into Georgia today, raising its footprint to eight states. The newest location ... [Read More]

Bank of the West Exec Discusses How Auto Lending Has Evolved, What Could Be Ahead

Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE SAN FRANCISCO — Paul Wible, executive vice president of the national finance group at Bank of the West, recently shared his perspective on how the vehicle lending experience changed for buyers during ... [Read More]

Fitch: Auto ABS Performance Expectations Upbeat for 2013

Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Now that the U.S. doesn't appear to be going over the fiscal cliff because of measures taken by federal lawmakers this week, the projections made by Fitch Ratings about this year's auto ABS asset and ratings performance ... [Read More]

CNW: Subprime Loan Approvals Aid Strongest Used-Vehicle Sales Forecast Since 2007

Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 BANDON, Ore. — Subprime auto loan approvals jumped by at least 40 percent during each of the last four months of 2012, according to data produced by CNW Research. December's year-over-year ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance, Nicholas Financial Adjust Credit Deals to Close Year

Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and CLEARWATER, Fla. — Credit Acceptance Corp. and Nicholas Financial each modified credit arrangements to wrap up 2012 financial activities. At Credit Acceptance, the company extended the date on which its $325.0 million revolving secured warehouse facility will ... [Read More]

As New California BHPH Laws Take Effect, NIADA Reflects on What Might Have Been

Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Buy-here, pay-here dealers in California began 2013 with more state regulations. But reflecting back on what the potential rules might have been, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association ... [Read More]

CPS Reveals $160 Million Senior Subordinate Asset-Backed Securitization

Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services this week announced the closing of its fourth term securitization of the year. Officials said the transaction is CPS' seventh senior subordinate securitization since 2011. In the transaction, qualified institutional buyers purchased $160 million ... [Read More]

NCM Adds Four Associates to Expand Franchised and BHPH Dealer Services

Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — NCM Associates hired four new associates to serve its retail automotive clientele, including the franchised and buy-here, pay-here dealer segments. Joining the company as executive conference moderators for the 20 Groups division under Kevin Cunningham are ... [Read More]

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