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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
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
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

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]

DealerTrack Expands Integrated Services to Assist Dealers in Complying with New California Law

Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — DealerTrack Registration and Titling Services Group now offers a new solution for California dealers so they can comply with a new state law that goes into effect beginning in July. With the passage of Assembly Bill 1215 ... [Read More]

Fitch: Strong Used-Vehicle Prices Boost 4Q Loan Performance & 2012 Outlook

Monday, Mar. 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Along with an upbeat forecast for this year, the latest report by Fitch Ratings showed U.S. auto loan/lease credit performance continued positive momentum during the fourth quarter. Analysts determined that strong used-vehicle prices and positive U.S. economic ... [Read More]

WP Reports Capitol Sees Auto Loan Porfolios Grow

Monday, Mar. 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a weekend report from The Washington Post, auto loan growth in on the rise, especially in the Capitol. The WP reported that low interest rates contributed to the uptick in top auto lender’s portfolios in ... [Read More]

J.D. Power: Leasing Remains Stable

Monday, Mar. 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Though down more than 3 percentage points from an "exceptionally high" year-ago period, lease penetration rates remained steady in the near-20-percent range during February, thanks to relative stability in lease return volume and consistent incentives, according ... [Read More]

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