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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

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]

Huntington Explains Why Auto Loan Balance Dipped as 2011 Ended

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Huntington Bancshares acknowledged its balance sheet showed its auto loan balance slid from $6.2 billion to $5.6 billion as 2011 closed. However, executives were quick to point out that Huntington continued to see strong levels of originations ... [Read More]

NVLA to Touch on Lease-Here, Pay-Here at Annual Conference

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Vehicle Leasing Association will be holding its annual conference this spring at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. One of the highlights of the event is a day-long track designed for the lease-here, ... [Read More]

USAA Gains New CFO, Makes Other Executive Reassignments

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN ANTONIO — USAA, which facilitates vehicle loans and other services for military personnel and families, announced this week that Stuart Parker will become the company's chief financial officer effective immediately. The move comes following the resignation of current CFO ... [Read More]

While Predicting Repo Upswing, Webb Points to Factors Bolstering Recovery Bottom Lines

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — While also predicting repossessions should trend upward again, Manheim chief economist Tom Webb explained why lenders didn't sustain as much of a loss when a loan contract went south during the past two years. Webb stated that "in ... [Read More]

America’s Car-Mart Reveals 3Q Growth, Double-Digit Revenue Climb

Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain America’s Car-Mart late last week announced its operating results for its third fiscal quarter, showing double-digit growth revenue. For the quarter ending Jan. 31, the group saw a revenue increase of 13.8 percent, ... [Read More]

Fitch: Banks’ Growth Opportunity Lies in Auto Sector

Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — While referencing the need to cultivate relationships with dealers, Fitch believes U.S. banks have a chance to foster loan growth via their auto portfolios as consumer demand and sales of both new and used vehicles increases. But ... [Read More]

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