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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

xChange Automotive Launches Facebook Apps to Bring Sales and Lending to Social Media

Friday, Sep. 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Though many say the potential for using social media for sales has not been tapped into yet, social media application company xChange Automotive said it has released a product that may take a step in that direction. ... [Read More]

Santander to Purchase DriveTime in $700 Million Transaction

Wednesday, Sep. 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 PHOENIX and DALLAS — A regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed DriveTime Automotive Group, its shareholders and certain affiliates entered into definitive agreements with Santander Consumer USA. Officials ... [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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S&P/Experian: Auto Default Rate Edges Higher from Historic Low

Wednesday, Sep. 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Coming off a historic low, the auto loan default rate ticked higher last month, according to August data reported by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The auto rate edged ... [Read More]

Reynolds Reveals docuPAD Technologies Receive 2 Patents, Others Pending

Wednesday, Sep. 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DAYTON, Ohio — Reynolds and Reynolds recently announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued two U.S. patents relating to docuPAD, the F&I selling and document processing system for dealerships. Officials reiterated docuPAD is a menu-driven, interactive F&I ... [Read More]

AIADA Chairman: Are We Headed for a Fiscal Cliff?

Wednesday, Sep. 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Have you heard the term "fiscal cliff" lately? According to both political and financial analysts, it looks like the United States is headed for one at serious speed. Here's some background. About a year ago, Congress passed ... [Read More]

Fitch: Subprime ABS Performance Holding Steady

Monday, Sep. 17, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings indicated the subprime sector of the auto asset-backed securities market exhibited a stable performance this past month. Analysts arrived at that assessment today because August 60-day delinquencies rose only 2 percent month-over-month, climbing to 3.24 ... [Read More]

NAF Association Looking to Modify Annual Survey to Better Serve Industry

Monday, Sep. 17, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Jack Tracey remembers when the National Automotive Finance Association's annual survey was the only barometer to measure how the non-prime segment of the industry was behaving. Now 16 years later, Tracey and the NAF Association are gearing ... [Read More]

Nissan & Infiniti Dealers Have New Lease Return Technology at Their Disposal

Monday, Sep. 17, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Lease returns just got easier for Nissan and Infiniti customers. And dealers may be able to take advantage of more potential customers coming in to purchase a new ride after cashing their lease in. The two Japanese ... [Read More]

VINtek Forges Alliance to Benefit Credit Unions in Alabama and Florida

Monday, Sep. 17, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — Along with naming its new executive vice president of technology and strategic planning, VINtek recently revealed it's now the exclusive electronic lien and title partner of LEVERAGE, the service corporation for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions, the ... [Read More]

Comerica: Auto Affordability Improves In Second Quarter

Friday, Sep. 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index showed the purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took a little less of median family income during the second quarter. Analysts placed the Q2 level at 22.9 weeks as Comerica indicated ... [Read More]

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