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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

TransUnion: Latest Auto Loan Delinquency Rate Change Follows Seasonal Pattern

Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — The seasonal movement TransUnion spotted several times when looking at national auto loan delinquency rates for the second and third quarters of a calendar year unfolded similarly again in 2012. Analysts determined the ratio of borrowers 60 or ... [Read More]

Turner Acceptance Expands Direct Finance Branch Network

Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SKOKIE, Ill. — Turner Acceptance Corp. recently opened its fifth personal loan branch in Illinois. The new branch is located in Burbank. Andres Huertas, Turner's director of direct and merchant financing, highlighted the newest location will complement the company's other ... [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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KAR to Award First Stock Dividend in Company History

Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Along with an announcement late last week of another common stock offering, KAR Auction Services' board of directors approved the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock. The first dividend paid to stockholders ... [Read More]

VINtek Aids Lenders to Comply with Georgia’s New ELT Rules

Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management, electronic lien and title (ELT) services and direct finance processing, recently announced it is assisting automotive lenders in Georgia with compliance with finalized ELT legislation. In October, the Georgia Department of ... [Read More]

CFPB Warns Credit Report Providers About Accessibility

Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took aim at the three major credit reporting agencies again this week. This time, CFPB officials released a bulletin to nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies — primarily Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — ... [Read More]

As Auto Originations Climb, Equifax Introduces New Tool to Understand Customers’ Credit Capacity

Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — As the company's data showed auto loan originations now are at the highest level in five years, Equifax rolled out a new solution this week geared to help finance companies and dealers gain a better understanding of their ... [Read More]

Peak Acceptance Announces Partnership with LendingTree Auto Services and CreditSmarts.com

Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Peak Acceptance — which purchases retail installment contracts from dealers, maintains store relationships and manages the interface with third party servicing providers — entered into a joint agreement this week with LendingTree Auto Services and CreditSmarts.com to provide ... [Read More]

AFSA, NVLA Voice Concern About Georgia’s Tax Changes Regarding Leased Vehicles

Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. —  This week, the American Financial Services Association and the National Vehicle Leasing Association joined forces to urge Georgia lawmakers to reconsider legal changes in regard to financing companies paying taxes when vehicles are leased. Officials used the ... [Read More]

S&P/Experian: Auto Default Rate Rise Now at 3 Straight Months

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — For the third month in a row, auto loan defaults inched higher according to the latest data incorporated into the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The October information compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian showed ... [Read More]

Westlake Obtains New Credit Facility from Japanese Finance Firm

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — This week, Westlake Financial Services established a new $30 million credit facility with MG Leasing Corp., a Japanese leasing company. Officials said the credit facility collateralizes Westlake's auto finance receivables. Westlake chief operating officer Paul Kerwin noted ... [Read More]

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