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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
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
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

Valley First Credit Union Switches to VINtek ELT Services

Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — VINtek recently highlighted Valley First Credit Union selected the company as its technology provider to better manage members' vehicle titles. Valley First Credit Union is based in Modesto, Calif., and serves nearly 53,000 members through eight locations in California. ... [Read More]

ABA Finds Direct Auto Loan Delinquencies Extend Unprecedented String of Low Levels

Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Direct auto loan delinquency levels continued on an unprecedented stretch of low readings during the third quarter, according to the American Bankers Association's Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin. The auto loan category dropped below its previous low-water mark ... [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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AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference: Time is Running Out for Discounted Bellagio Rate

Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — Those planning to head to the American Financial Services Association’s 16th Annual Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition might want to make hotel reservations this weekend, at the latest. AFSA reminded attendees this week that the Las Vegas Bellagio, the ... [Read More]

Altes Spots Potential Pitfalls of Voluntary Repossessions

Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Veteran repossessor and Time Finance Adjusters executive Patrick Altes believes there has been an industry myth circulating for years about how voluntary repossessions are expected to unfold easier for both agents and lenders. However, Altes takes ... [Read More]

CARS Officially Launches Right to Cure Auction for Repossessed Units

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — Along with forging two other partnerships with technology providers for compliance and more, Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems officially began its Right to Cure Auction through relationships with Copart and Asset Nation. As CARS discussed previously in leading ... [Read More]

AutoCreditApproved.com Broadens Certified Dealer Network

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Officials from AutoCreditApproved.com, a website that connects consumers with poor credit to willing lenders, recently added a certified dealership partner in Nashville, Tenn. The site now is connected with Wholesale Inc. AutoCreditApproved.com chief executive officer Sean Bradley ... [Read More]

ABI: A Double-Digit 2011 Bankruptcy Drop Reflects Consumer, Commercial Recovery

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As 2011 comes to an end, a look back on the year reveals that consumers and businesses may be recovering from the credit crisis of 2008, and are likely to continue their progress this coming year. Total ... [Read More]

Welcome to SubPrime News Update Three Times a Week

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — As Cherokee Automotive Group launches our first week of e-newsletters in 2012, our readers will see some changes. With our new schedule, we are making some shifts and increasing the frequency of SubPrime News Update to three times ... [Read More]

Survey Shows Shoppers Leaning Toward Pre-Owned Luxury

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. —  Economic uncertainty doesn’t seem to be affecting consumer’s desires for luxury features in a car, according to loan aggregator GrooveCar. At least for those in Long Island, luxury reigns above fuel efficiency and economy, according to a ... [Read More]

CNW: December Subprime Credit Applications Jump Sharply

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — According to the latest data from CNW Research, all credit application categories posted significant increases in December versus a year ago — especially subprime. In fact, subprime made the largest jump of the three categories CNW listed, ... [Read More]

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