This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
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]
New AutoTrader.com Feature Can Help Dealers Convey Affordability
Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — With its latest feature, AutoTrader.com is looking to give dealers another way to attract shoppers to their lots and inventory. With the new Price Markdown feature, dealers can systematically subtract the amount of special offers from the price ... [Read More]
Auto Finance Sector Shines as Capital One Closes 2011
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Auto finance originations by Capital One Financial Corp. picked up significantly during the fourth quarter when compared to the close of 2010. Capital One recently revealed its fourth-quarter originations totaled $3.6 billion, 61.8 percent higher than the ... [Read More]
LEAP Financial, 722 Redemption Funding Partner for Repo Redemption
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO, and CINCINNATI — An auto leasing company who serves consumers having difficulty obtaining credit and 722 Redemption Funding — a provider of vehicle financing for customers filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy — are teaming up to offer redemption and replacement financing for ... [Read More]
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]
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]
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