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Artificial Intelligence
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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
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
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
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

Latest Dealer Settlement Shows Importance of Advertising Compliance

Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SEATTLE and EVERETT, Wash. — Litigation and settlements associated with what legal experts have warned dealers about — compliance in connection with advertising — were back at the forefront again last week; this time in the Pacific Northwest. A potential ... [Read More]

Coastal Credit’s Holding Company to Merge with California Private Equity Firm in Nearly $80 Million Deal

Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. — White River Capital and its wholly-owned subsidiary Coastal Credit — a specialized auto finance company founded back in 1987 — are being merged with a California-based private equity firm. Officials announced this week that Boston-based ... [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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GM Financial’s Newest Asset-Backed Securitization Totals $1 Billion

Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — For the second time since just after Labor Day Weekend, General Motors Financial announced the pricing of an offering of automobile receivables-backed securities. This week, GM Financial announced the pricing of a $1.0 billion offering through ... [Read More]

DriveTime Picks Duncan/Channon to Lead Advertising Efforts

Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain DriveTime recently chose Duncan/Channon to lead its advertising efforts. DriveTime said its new agency will create and execute a new campaign, including TV and radio, that's expected to launch early next year. Company ... [Read More]

TransUnion: Auto Loans Ignite Strongest Canadian Personal Debt Growth in 2 Years

Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORONTO — TransUnion's quarterly analysis of Canadian credit trends showed that the average consumer's total debt — excluding mortgages — increased at its greatest rate in nearly two years, sparked in part by a climb in auto loan commitments. The ... [Read More]

NABD to Open 2013 with Second-Ever Boot Camp

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Since the intimate training event the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers conducted last summer went so well, the organization is ready to do it again to begin 2013. NABD said it will host its second-ever BHPH boot ... [Read More]

AutoStar Solutions Announces Free BHPH Dealership Software Offer

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Technology provider AutoStar Solutions recently announced its dealer management software system, Fusion Ignite, will be made available at no upfront cost to independent dealers in qualifying states. As part of this promotion, the company said buy-here, ... [Read More]

FEX DMS Dealers Exceed $1B in Active Receivables

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express announced this week that its dealers using the FEX BHPH Platform are managing in excess of $1 billion of active receivables. Finance Express attributed this growth to an increase in its buy-here, pay-here ... [Read More]

GM Financial Partners with OPENLANE, DataScan Field Services for Off-Lease Remarketing Program

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — General Motors Financial on Tuesday revealed alliances with both OPENLANE and DataScan Field Services to support a new online remarketing program for off-lease vehicles. The GM Financial DealerSource program is designed to be used by GM ... [Read More]

Dealertrack to Host Free Webinar on Website Compliance

Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Coming this week is the next session in a series of webinars from Dealertrack Technologies on best practices associated with compliance. The free webinar, which will hosted by Dealertrack compliance counsel Randy Henrick, will focus on ... [Read More]

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