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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

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]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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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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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]

RouteOne Rolls Out Free BlackBerry App

Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne is now providing its dealers with a free BlackBerry app that allows them to manage their deals and leads directly through this mobile product. The debut of the RouteOne BlackBerry app augments the company's existing ... [Read More]

Used-Vehicle Activity Pushes Ally’s 2011 Auto Finance Performance

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — With used-vehicle origination volume paving the way, Ally Financial leadership praised its fourth-quarter and full-year auto finance performance, as the company revealed its latest balance sheet readings this week. Officials tabulated that Ally's North American automotive finance ... [Read More]

LendingTree Autos Expands Network to Franchised Dealerships

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LendingTree launched a new-vehicle lead program this week, expanding on its existing automotive finance business, LendingTree Autos. Through this program, the company explained, franchised dealerships now can leverage the brand of LendingTree Autos to market to consumers ... [Read More]

AFC Introduces New Mobile App

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Just a short time after revamping its website, Automotive Finance Corp. today officially rolled out a mobile app designed to address its dealer customers' business needs. Officials highlighted that the AFC on the Go mobile app was ... [Read More]

Auto Portfolio Services Partners with Prentice Acceptance

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Auto Portfolio Services recently entered into an agreement with Prentice Acceptance Corp. to provide third-party loan servicing for their growing consumer finance portfolio. "Prentice chose APS for because of their ability to adjust to our unique ... [Read More]

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