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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

Free Upcoming Tax Max Webinar to Show How to Start Tax Season in November

Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — For dealers who might have missed its NABD East Coast Conference presentations earlier this week, Tax Max Refund Services is offering a free Webinar this coming Monday titled, "Moving Cars by Starting Tax Season in November." Chip ... [Read More]

CNW: October Subprime Loan Approvals Rise Nearly 50 Percent Year-Over-Year

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — While touching on what new buy-here pay-here regulations California did to its long-term used-vehicle sales projections, CNW Research indicated the year-over-year climb in subprime loan approvals is continuing. This month, CNW said loan approvals for customers with ... [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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CPS Posts First Quarter of Organic Sequential Revenue Growth Since 2007

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — What top executives said was the company's first quarter of organic sequential revenue growth since 2007, Consumer Portfolio Services posted in third-quarter gains in earnings, revenue and new contracts purchases. The company tabulated that its earnings came ... [Read More]

Ally Financial Sells Canadian Auto Lending Operations

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Less than seven days after announcing it was selling insurance business interests in Mexico, Ally Financial on Tuesday reached an agreement to sell its Canadian auto finance operation, Ally Credit Canada, and ResMor Trust to Royal Bank of ... [Read More]

Ford Credit Names Successor to Retiring Chairman & CEO

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. announced this week that Mike Bannister, executive vice president and chairman and chief executive officer of the OEM's financial arm, Ford Motor Credit Co., has elected to retire effective Jan. 1. After 39 years ... [Read More]

Webb Shares Repossession Volume Forecast

Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim chief economist Tom Webb projected repossession volumes will climb next year while also explaining why that growth will be tempered. Webb estimated a "relatively small increase" in repossession volume for 2013, "say in the neighborhood of 75,000 ... [Read More]

Finance Express Unveils Android Version of FEX Mobile App

Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently rolled out a free Android version of its FEX Mobile App solution. Officials highlighted the DMS mobile application is tightly integrated with FEX DMS and can allows dealers to quickly scan and ... [Read More]

Car-Mart Unveils Fourth Store in Mississippi

Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — America's Car-Mart recently broadened its network of buy-here, pay-here dealerships in Mississippi. Car-Mart's newest location is in Oxford, Miss., bringing the company's total to 117 stores throughout the Southeast. "Oxford is our fourth location to open in ... [Read More]

BHPH Dealers Gather to Learn at NABD East Coast Conference

Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — General recommendations about what dealers should do when a buyer files for bankruptcy, how successful stores keep quality employees and operators who are starting their tax season before Halloween comprised the opening day of content at the NABD ... [Read More]

Equifax Rolls Out Tool for Improved Targeting of Pre-approved Loan Offers

Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Equifax contends that automotive lenders can now receive unprecedented levels of marketing intelligence to more effectively prescreen and target prospective consumers for pre-approved offers with its newest tool rolled out this week — True In-Market Propensity (TIP) Scores. ... [Read More]

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