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Artificial Intelligence
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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

Black Book Parent Buys Greater Stake in Fitch

Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fimalac S.A., the French parent company of global ratings agency Fitch Group, recently revealed it is selling an additional 10 percent in the ratings agency to Hearst Corp., parent of Black Book. This brings Hearst to a ... [Read More]

GM Financial Helps OEM Increase US Subprime Sales Penetration & Looks to Launch Canadian Subprime Program for GM Dealers

Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORTH WORTH, Texas — Back when General Motors was shopping for a new lender relationship, one of its key goals appeared to be ramping up sales through non-prime approvals. And its relatively new symbiotic partnership with AmeriCredit — now known as GM ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

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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Auto Affordability Improves; Consumer Confidence on the Rise

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — With auto affordability improving in the fourth quarter of last year, dealers may see an influx of shoppers on their lots who had held off buying a new vehicle due to rising prices. According to Comerica Bank, the ... [Read More]

Honda Class-Action Settlement Hits Hurdle

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — It appears Honda may be facing a serious monkey wrench to the proposed class-action settlement in a case involving hybrid vehicle owners suing the automaker for allegedly misleading them about fuel efficiency. After a small claims case ... [Read More]

RouteOne Unveils Free Compliance Dashboard

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne announced today the introduction of the Compliance Dashboard, a free tool that can provide dealers a visual assessment of the store's compliance status for all applicable deals. RouteOne pointed out dealers also may track compliance ... [Read More]

AUL & Ace Motor Acceptance Partner to Enhance BHPH in a Box Program

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NAPA, Calif. — Service contract provider AUL Corp. and subprime lender Ace Motor Acceptance Co. recently expanded their relationship to boost a program that's been available since 2009, Buy Here Pay Here in A Box. AUL and AMAC created a ... [Read More]

Consumer Bankers Association Moves to Nation’s Capitol

Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was announced last week that the Consumer Bankers Association has plans to relocate. The association’s new headquarters will be in in Washington, D.C. As one of the only national trade associations focused on retail banking, the ... [Read More]

myAutoloan.com Issues Third Patent, Joins DealerTrack Platform

Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — Online auto finance company myAutoloan.com recently revealed it has been awarded its third patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office of the Department of Commerce for its online lending marketplace technology known as Preferred Placement. “Preferred ... [Read More]

Chrysler Dealer Council President Believes OEM Will Remain with Ally

Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GLEN MILLS, Pa. — With news circling that Chrysler could be seeking a new lender relationship outside of Ally, SubPrime Auto Finance News' sister site recently reached out to the OEM's national dealer council president to get his take. Seeing ... [Read More]

Nicholas Financial Reveals Reasons Behind Strong Growth

Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nicholas Financial recently revealed its third-quarter results for the end of 2011, showing a double-digit earnings increase and noting the reasons behind its significant growth. The company announced that for the three months ended Dec. 31, its final ... [Read More]

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