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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
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

Ally Buyer’s Choice to Be Available in 17 States by End of December

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial revealed plans today to expand the offering of its flexible Ally Buyer's Choice product to 12 additional states this month. Ally Buyer's Choice debuted in five states in November and now is available in the following ... [Read More]

Experian: 3Q Subprime Auto Loans Climb Year-Over-Year

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive analysis showed auto lenders are increasing loans to credit-challenged customers. According to its quarterly automotive credit analysis unveiled today, Experian discovered 21.87 percent of all new-vehicle loans during the third quarter went to customers in ... [Read More]

AFSA Reveals Lender CEO Panelists for Annual Conference

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — Before the National Automobile Dealers Association kicks off its convention this year, the American Financial Services Association will be holding its 16th Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition, with a bevy of industry experts set to present. And for one ... [Read More]

DriveTime Launches Indirect Lending Division for Dealers

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — DriveTime Automotive Group, which helps people with less than perfect credit get a vehicle, revealed to SubPrime Auto Finance News this week the launch of an indirect lending division doing business as GO Financial. In the subprime, buy-here, pay-here ... [Read More]

Comerica: Auto Affordability Drops Yet Again

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Auto affordability remained on the downward slope during the third quarter, and playing a major role in this softening was sluggish income growth, according to Comerica Bank. While income stagnancy is a "drag" on the typical post-recession bounce-back in ... [Read More]

SubPrime Auto Finance News Seeks Help Updating Lender Directory

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — The past few years have been tough across the board for lenders and dealers, particularly those working in the non-prime, special finance and buy-here, pay-here space. To help bring lenders and dealers together to get credit-challenged customers financed, ... [Read More]

Automotive Compliance Consultants Gives Dealers Ability to Check 3 Credit Reports from One Site

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.  — Striving to make it easier for dealers to more efficiently and quickly close deals, Automotive Compliance Consultants revealed Monday that it will now enable dealers to access three major credit bureaus, as well as all credit-related documents from one ... [Read More]

J.D. Byrider Honors Top Locations

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — J.D. Byrider recently unveiled its Franchise of the Year winners and President's Awards, honoring a slew of stores throughout the country. The company announced the winners at its November convention in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. In the Franchise ... [Read More]

Car-Mart’s 2Q Sales, Revenue and Income All Rise

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — With an active customer base now above 52,000 accounts and double-digit climbs in sales and revenue, America's Car-Mart saw its second-quarter net income per diluted share soar 37.5 percent higher year-over-year. The company recently reported its second-quarter ... [Read More]

TransUnion: Delinquencies Decrease Year-Over-Year for Eighth Consecutive Quarter

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — TransUnion discovered the national auto delinquency rate — frequency of borrowers 60 or more days past due — decreased on a year-over-year basis for the eighth consecutive quarter. Analysts revealed Monday that the third-quarter rate dropped to 0.47 ... [Read More]

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