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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

MG Motor UK Appoints Ally Subsidiary for Wholesale Financing

Monday, Mar. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BIRMINGHAM, England — MG Motor recently tapped GMAC UK, a subsidiary of Ally Financial, to be its preferred wholesale financing provider for dealerships. Officials highlighted this development expands on the existing preferred retail financing relationship between the two companies established ... [Read More]

ProconGPS Completes Merger, Unveils New Name

Monday, Mar. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, — Stemming from a merger with two other companies, mobile resource management solutions provider ProconGPS announced its new corporate name last week. It officially was launched during a special ribbon-cutting event Saturday at its new technology center, and ... [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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New Website Offers Groupon-Style Car Buying in UK

Monday, Mar. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LONDON — Groupon gained traction in the U.S. by offering discounts at places such as restaurants and salons. Now a website in the U.K. is trying to bring the same process to buying a new vehicle. Today, officials from www.FinanceAcar.co.uk ... [Read More]

Survey: Majority of Consumers Uncertain of Loan Approval Potential

Friday, Mar. 23, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORWALK, Conn. — Despite signals of a growing U.S. auto industry recovery as well as the overall economy, a February FreeScore.com survey revealed nearly 66 percent of consumers think it will be just as difficult — or even harder — ... [Read More]

Nissan Motor Acceptance Announces New Financial Services, Remarketing Directors

Friday, Mar. 23, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan revealed today some changes in the senior leadership for its financial arm, gaining a new director of financial services, as well as a new director of remarketing, to name a few. Tapped for the position of ... [Read More]

CFPB’s Cordray Wants Lending Landscape Where ‘Honest Businesses Can Succeed’

Friday, Mar. 23, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — This week, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Richard Cordray made his highly anticipated appearance at the annual gathering of the Consumer Bankers Association. While Cordray specifically mentioned the mortgage industry and not the auto finance sector, the ... [Read More]

CNW: Using Home Equity Loans for Vehicle Purchases on the Rise

Friday, Mar. 23, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — As many may remember, using a home-equity loan to make a new-vehicle purchase was a key method for acquiring a vehicle prior to the recession and the house-price collapse, according to CNW Research. But firm president Art ... [Read More]

CarHop Opens First Rooftop in Wisconsin

Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain CarHop revealed this week it is opening its first Wisconsin-based rooftop. The new store is located in Fitchburg, a suburb of Madison, at 3045 Oregon Rd Fitchburg, Wis. 53713, officials announced. “At CarHop, ... [Read More]

Toyota Financial Services Unveils New Excess Wear & Use Protection Plan

Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — Geared to provide added assurance and enhance the lease experience for their customers, Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services this week rolled out the Excess Wear & Use Protection Plan, the newest product to join the ... [Read More]

CARS Unveils Free Open-Source IBEAM Portal

Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems launched a new open-source, freeware version of its IBEAM Web portal to the agent and lender community. The company highlighted this new version of IBEAM — available after April 15 — will be ... [Read More]

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