This 26-page ebook from Cherokee Media Group, sponsored by dotData, brings together insights from nine experts on how artificial intelligence...
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Equifax webinar recaps how lenders are capturing growth amid affordability & other headwinds
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, 10:52 AM
JM&A Group: Q3 data reinforces ‘value of a strong F&I strategy’
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 10:17 AM
TransUnion: Subprime auto originations climb for fifth consecutive quarter
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 10:32 AM
Wolters Kluwer on significance of digital securitizations by credit unions
Matthew Babcock, who oversees digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned as a guest on the Auto Remarketing Podcast, recapping the recent milestone associated with credit unions and securitizations. Babcock also touched on the proliferation of AI agents and ... Listen Here
Next Ron Smith Lifetime Achievement Award recipient: Kyle Birch of GM Financial
For the first time since 2022, Auto Remarketing and Cherokee Media Group are giving their Ron Smith Lifetime Achievement Award; an honor reserved especially for executives who have made one of the most significant impacts on the used-car industry. During ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Fame honoree Jared Kalfus of Black Book
We finish our series featuring the 2026 Used Car Week Hall of Fame honorees with a conversation featuring Black Book president Jared Kalfus. Kalfus describes what it takes to be successful in sales and why face-to-face conversations are still vitally ... Listen Here
ProconGPS Completes Merger, Unveils New Name
Nick Zulovich
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, — Stemming from a merger with two other companies, mobile resource management solutions provider ProconGPS announced its new corporate name last week. It officially was launched during a special ribbon-cutting event Saturday at its new technology center, and ... [Read More]
New Website Offers Groupon-Style Car Buying in UK
Nick Zulovich
LONDON — Groupon gained traction in the U.S. by offering discounts at places such as restaurants and salons. Now a website in the U.K. is trying to bring the same process to buying a new vehicle. Today, officials from www.FinanceAcar.co.uk ... [Read More]
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Turning Dealer Group Data into Demand
Stop letting messy data hold your dealership back from its true earning potential. While many multi-roof dealer groups struggle to...
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Evaluating VPP Cancellation Systems: 7 Questions Every Lender Should Ask
Selecting the right VPP cancellation system is critical to maintaining compliance, maximizing recoveries, and improving operational efficiency. As regulatory requirements...
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Auto lenders spent on AI. Here’s what paid off.
A panel of auto-lending leaders — CEOs of subprime auto finance companies, VPs of Collections, CROs, indirect-lending executives at two...
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report
Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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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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Survey: Majority of Consumers Uncertain of Loan Approval Potential
Nick Zulovich
NORWALK, Conn. — Despite signals of a growing U.S. auto industry recovery as well as the overall economy, a February FreeScore.com survey revealed nearly 66 percent of consumers think it will be just as difficult — or even harder — ... [Read More]
Nissan Motor Acceptance Announces New Financial Services, Remarketing Directors
Nick Zulovich
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan revealed today some changes in the senior leadership for its financial arm, gaining a new director of financial services, as well as a new director of remarketing, to name a few. Tapped for the position of ... [Read More]
CFPB’s Cordray Wants Lending Landscape Where ‘Honest Businesses Can Succeed’
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — This week, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Richard Cordray made his highly anticipated appearance at the annual gathering of the Consumer Bankers Association. While Cordray specifically mentioned the mortgage industry and not the auto finance sector, the ... [Read More]
CNW: Using Home Equity Loans for Vehicle Purchases on the Rise
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — As many may remember, using a home-equity loan to make a new-vehicle purchase was a key method for acquiring a vehicle prior to the recession and the house-price collapse, according to CNW Research. But firm president Art ... [Read More]
CarHop Opens First Rooftop in Wisconsin
Nick Zulovich
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain CarHop revealed this week it is opening its first Wisconsin-based rooftop. The new store is located in Fitchburg, a suburb of Madison, at 3045 Oregon Rd Fitchburg, Wis. 53713, officials announced. “At CarHop, ... [Read More]
Toyota Financial Services Unveils New Excess Wear & Use Protection Plan
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — Geared to provide added assurance and enhance the lease experience for their customers, Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services this week rolled out the Excess Wear & Use Protection Plan, the newest product to join the ... [Read More]
CARS Unveils Free Open-Source IBEAM Portal
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems launched a new open-source, freeware version of its IBEAM Web portal to the agent and lender community. The company highlighted this new version of IBEAM — available after April 15 — will be ... [Read More]
DealerTrack Expands Integrated Services to Assist Dealers in Complying with New California Law
Nick Zulovich
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — DealerTrack Registration and Titling Services Group now offers a new solution for California dealers so they can comply with a new state law that goes into effect beginning in July. With the passage of Assembly Bill 1215 ... [Read More]
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