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Kia Georgia leverages AI drones to save money and time on onerous fence patrols
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 03:02 PM
A 14.2-mile interior fence. Tough terrain. Multiple security personnel. Two or three vehicles churned from wear and tear annually. A looming United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) audit in jeopardy. These were the challenges Kia Georgia faced because ... Read More
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

CIVC Acquires Honor Finance

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — CIVC Partners, a Chicago-based private investment firm, recently joined with management and existing shareholders to acquire Honor Finance. In conjunction with this announcement, Honor revealed it has secured a new line of credit from Wells Fargo Preferred Capital. Officials recapped Honor ... [Read More]

GM Financial Set to Launch Commercial Lending for Dealers

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — General Motors Financial president and chief executive officer Dan Berce put a specific date on when GM dealers can use the company for their commercial needs, not just to finance subprime buyers. Berce told an investor gathering ... [Read More]

Southside Financial to Purchase Subprime Portfolios from Dealers

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Texas — Southside Financial Group revealed Monday the launch of a program to purchase near-prime and subprime auto loan portfolios from franchised and independent dealers throughout the country. The program — launched in an effort to help dealers achieve greater liquidity ... [Read More]

TCF Financial to Acquire Gateway One by Year-End

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WAYZATA, Minn. — TFC Financial Corp. recently announced its subsidiary — TFC National Bank — has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gateway One Lending & Finance, LLC. Headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., Gateway One is a privately held lending company ... [Read More]

Fed Offers New Update on Auto Loans at Commercial Banks

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve still hasn't restarted its monthly look at trends associated with new-vehicle loans generated by finance companies, but officials did offer August data about contracts from commercial banks. The Fed determined the average interest rate ... [Read More]

Subprime Dealer Creates Mobile App to Help Buy Most Profitable Inventory

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For a subprime dealer, going to auction can be particularly challenging. Not only does he need to meet his inventory needs, but the vehicles he buys also must fall within specific lender requirements. For instance, Shawn Foster, president ... [Read More]

Huntington Broadens Dealer Financing into Two New States

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Wednesday, Huntington announced it is expanding its auto dealer financing business into two new states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota. Huntington will begin processing applications through dealers by Oct. 24. The company expects to provide financing solutions to ... [Read More]

CarHop Hires New VP of Sales and Operations

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNETONKA, Minn. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain CarHop announced Wednesday it has hired a new vice president of sales and operations. Tapped for the position is Mike Anderson, who will lead the sales and store operations for all CarHop locations. ... [Read More]

Vehix Taps RoadLoans.com as Preferred Lender

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Geared as the next step beyond just getting shoppers to dealers, Vehix recently selected RoadLoans.com as its preferred lender. Now potential buyers can apply for vehicle financing through RoadLoans.com as part of their shopping experience. Consumers shopping at ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Reveals Completion of $200.5M Asset-Backed Financing

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently announced the completion of a $200.5 million asset-backed non-recourse secured financing deal. Per this transaction, the company contributed loans having a net book value of approximately $250.8 million to a wholly-owned special purpose ... [Read More]

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