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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
Inside the ‘architectural mismatch’ between generic AI capabilities & dealer needs
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:42 AM
A new survey report from LotLinx asserts that in its current form, “AI is broken for dealers.” The company contends the era of “one-size-fits-all artificial intelligence” is over for auto dealers. The recent survey of 215 executives from both franchised ... 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

NABD Preparing for Annual Conference & Dealer Academy

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers is gearing up not only for its annual conference, but also a special training session beforehand organizers are describing as "for attendees who want to excel in the BHPH business." NABD ... [Read More]

January Bankruptcy Filings Decrease Bodes Well for 2012

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Alexandria, Va.— The first month of 2012’s bankruptcy rate shows signs of economic recovery and bodes well for the new year. This past month, total bankruptcy filings in the U.S. decreased by 14 percent year-over-year, according to data provided by ... [Read More]

AFSA Vehicle Finance Division Taps VW Exec as New Chair

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association recently revealed it has installed a new chair for its Vehicle Finance Division Advisory Board. Tapped for the position is Andrew Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Volkswagen Credit. The installation ... [Read More]

Flagship Credit Acceptance Receives New Capital Investment, Renews Credit Facility

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHADDS FORD, Pa. — Flagship Credit Acceptance recently announced its controlling shareholder increased its capital investment to support the company’s growing auto finance platform. Flagship also revealed it entered into an agreement with Wells Fargo Bank to renew and increase ... [Read More]

New DRN Chief Executive Eager to Integrate Solutions Further in Recovery Industry

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — After spending several weeks soaking in as many company details as possible, Digital Recognition Network's new chief executive officer is traveling full bore, meeting with lenders and agents in attempt to push the license plate recognition ... [Read More]

Open Dealer Exchange Reveals New Alliance with CUDL

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Open Dealer Exchange recently revealed an agreement for integration with auto lending solutions provider CUDL. Through this new partnership, “CUDL will be offering direct credit application and contract validation data integration from the dealer’s point-of-sale system directly ... [Read More]

Car-Mart Opens 112th Dealership, Predicts Strong Growth for 2012

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership group America's Car-Mart recently revealed the opening of its newest dealership. The new rooftop is located in Moberly, Mo., and marks the 112th dealership for the chain. Commenting on the news, William  "Hank" Henderson, ... [Read More]

SFG Finance Taps PassTime USA as Preferred Vendor

Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Texas — SFG Finance recently revealed it has tapped PassTime USA as its preferred vendor for its loan purchasing programs. SFG Finance — a purchaser of auto paper from buy-here, pay-here dealers, new car franchised dealers, finance companies, banks ... [Read More]

Auto/Mate Launches New F&I Solution for Dealers

Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLIFTON PARK, N.J. — Auto/Mate Dealership Systems has introduced a new F&I solution for dealers that it contends allows sales managers to easily compare multiple retail, lease and balloon payment options, as well as multiple vehicle choices for the customer, ... [Read More]

Volvo Gains US Captive Arm

Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ROCKLEIGH, N.J. — Volvo Cars of North America revealed Sunday that it has formed a captive finance arm that will roll out later this year throughout all 50 states. Volvo Car Financial Services — which is a wholly owned subsidiary ... [Read More]

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