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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

Ace Motor Acceptance Ramps Up Offerings, Focuses on BHPH Segment

Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Subprime lending company Ace Motor Acceptance is working to “recognize the needs of the dealer,” as well as ramping up its offerings for the buy-here, pay-here market. The company, founded in 1998, made the transition into the ... [Read More]

Consumer Reports Spots Gains in Used-Car Reliability Across the Board

Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
YONKERS, N.Y. — Touting the widespread gains in used-vehicle reliability, Consumer Reports has come out in its latest Annual Auto issue with a message that will likely be welcome news to the used-car business. The publication is saying that buying ... [Read More]

AFSA Leadership Meets with CFPB Director, Discusses Industry Concerns

Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON D.C. — Several American Financial Service Association board members and staff met recently with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray and other senior officials to discuss some issues that directly affect the automotive industry, as well as ... [Read More]

Fitch: Stronger Performance Ahead for US Auto ABS

Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Despite rising delinquencies and annualized net losses for auto loan ABS in January, Fitch Ratings expects seasonal factors driven by tax refunds to benefit household finances in coming months and support lower loss rates through spring. According ... [Read More]

Dealer Services Corp. Appoints New Vice President of Customer Service

Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Last week, Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana promoted one of its executives to the newly created position of vice president of customer service.  Taking on the role is Randy Dohse, who previously held the position of regional ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Reports Steep Revenue Rise for 2011, Expects Growth to Continue

Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack Holdings recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the whole of 2011, showing close to a 50-percent revenue rise this past year. And the company expects this growth to continue into 2012. For ... [Read More]

Experian: Auto Interest Rates Dip to Lowest Levels Since 2008

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive discovered the automotive loan market showed continued improvement as the fourth quarter closed with interest rates for new and used vehicle contracts reaching the lowest levels since 2008. Experian's quarterly automotive credit analysis also showed ... [Read More]

SubPrime Auto Finance News Ventures into LinkedIn

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — Looking to mimic the great success of sister publication Auto Remarketing on LinkedIn, SubPrime Auto Finance News recently launched a group on the business social media website. Cherokee Automotive Group editor Jennifer Reed believes the platform can ... [Read More]

GSFSGroup Appoints New Director of National Sales

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Gulf States Financial Services and GSFSGroup, a nationwide provider and administrator of F&I products and reinsurance structures, recently hired a new director for its national sales division. Accepting the role is Keith Cooper, who has been charged with ... [Read More]

Lithia’s Used Sales Skyrocket in Record-Income Quarter; Company Announces New CEO

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MEDFORD, Ore. — While also explaining its chief executive officer succession plan, Lithia Motors detailed results from a period that produced its best fourth-quarter net income ever in addition to used-vehicle sales that soared double digits. Specifically, the company sold ... [Read More]

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