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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
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

GM Financial, Ford Motor Credit Watch Q3 Net Income Rise

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich., and FORT WORTH, Texas — Both General Motors Financial and Ford Motor Credit posted gains in third-quarter net income, according to reports the companies shared Tuesday and this morning. The company that posted a higher year-over-year increase was ... [Read More]

CarHop Continues BHPH Network Expansion, Branching into Pennsylvania

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
EDINA, Minn. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain CarHop not only bolstered its presence in well-established markets, the company recently opened a dealership in Pennsylvania to raise its footprint to 16 states. That newest store is in Pittsburgh, located at 3408 ... [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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Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems Taps VP of Sales

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems recently hired a new vice president of sales. Joining the provider of repossession and remarketing services is Jeff Swisher. CARS is looking for Swisher to help the company further scale the sales organization ... [Read More]

TransUnion Study: Consumers Who Actively Monitor Their Own Credit Open Far More New Auto Loans

Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — A new TransUnion study found that people who monitor their own credit files open significantly more new auto loans and credit cards, and perform generally as well on those loans as consumers who do not monitor their own ... [Read More]

Fitch: Seasonality Pushes US Auto ABS Losses 12 Percent Higher

Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — The most recent index results from Fitch Ratings indicated U.S. auto ABS loss rates rose 12 percent from levels seen in August, though performance was notably stronger in September than in past years to close out the ... [Read More]

Expectations for Monthly Used-Car Sales

Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — As the October sales month winds down, used-car sales projections for the period are up. SubPrime Auto Finance News compiled the sale forecasts for October from TrueCar.com, Edmunds.com and CNW Research. While the numbers may vary, the ... [Read More]

New Provider Unveils Repo, Skip-Tracing Compliance Management Platform for Lenders

Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ELIZABETH, N.J. — A new Arizona-based vendor screening company today launched what it's calling the first online compliance management system for the auto lending industry. Vendor Transparency Solutions explained that it developed an industry-specific, comprehensive, supplier screening solution designed to ... [Read More]

NABD Adds Texas Legend Ingram to Hall of Fame

Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — This week's ceremony during the NABD East Coast Conference to enshrine the newest member of the alliance's Hall of Fame turned back the clock on the buy-here, pay-here industry to a time of handshake contracts and Southern hospitality. ... [Read More]

CFPB Now Taking Credit Reporting Complaints

Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since its own study showed discrepancies between the credit scores sold to creditors, lenders and finance companies and ones sold to consumers, this week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau started to accept credit reporting complaints. Scott Pluta, ... [Read More]

Recovery Database Network Reveals Integration with MasterFiles

Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Recovery Database Network announced this week that it has integrated its application with MasterFiles, a data service provider of public records information for the purposes of debt collection, asset recovery and creditworthiness. Explaining the partnership further, ... [Read More]

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