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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
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
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

Veteran Dealer-Focused Legal Experts Unveil Compliance Resource Guide & Subscription Service

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TUSTIN, Calif. — With legal regulations often changing and potential dealer pitfalls numerous, Auto Advisory Services announced the availability of a resource guide and subscription service meant to provide dealers and their advisors with access to comprehensive legal information. Going ... [Read More]

Military.com Partners with TrueCar to Offer Vehicle-Buying Service

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. and SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Military.com, the membership organization that serves active duty personnel in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members and defense workers, is now working with TrueCar. The ... [Read More]

New Consumer Protection Bureau Seeks Input on Service Member Auto Loans

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday it is seeking input on financial products and services, including auto loans, geared for service members and their families. Also, the nominee to lead the bureau recently made his opening address ... [Read More]

New-Vehicle Loan Growth Pushes Navy Federal to Roll out More Promotions

Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
VIENNA, Va. — Prompted by strong growth during the past few months of vehicle loans with similar rates, Navy Federal Credit Union recently lowered its 36-month new auto loan rate to an APR as low as 1.79 percent. Navy Federal ... [Read More]

Nicholas Financial Announces Credit Line Increase & Extension

Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — With eyes on more expansion projects, Nicholas Financial recently revealed it executed an amendment to its bank credit line that increases the size of the credit line from $140 million to $150 million and extends the maturity ... [Read More]

With Activity Climbing on Major Lender Platforms, How Can Dealers Cash In and Ramp Up Approvals?

Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Though the recovery has been stalling and the U.S. credit downgrade from Standard's & Poor's certainly didn't help,  all four major lender platforms — RouteOne, DealerTrack, Wolter Kluwer's AppOne and Finance Express — report to SubPrime ... [Read More]

ABI: August Bankruptcy Filings Drop

Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Continuing a trend seen throughout the year, the American Bankruptcy Institute discovered the amount August consumer bankruptcy filings dipped both year-over-year and month-over-month. Relying on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, ABI determined August consumer bankruptcies ... [Read More]

Medallion Bank Joins Wolters Kluwer’s AppOne Platform

Thursday, Sep. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services recently revealed that Medallion Bank has joined its AppOne lending platform. Medallion Bank — which specializes in financing customers with past-credit problems and provides financing to bank-approved marine and RV dealers across the U.S. ... [Read More]

Massachusetts Dealer Expands Subprime Department to Meet Demand

Thursday, Sep. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Haddad Auto's subprime finance department — Captain Credit — is growing so quickly that store management is shifting its location. Originally based within Haddad Toyota, officials indicated that as of the end of this month, Captain Credit ... [Read More]

Experian: Gap Between Amount Financed for Used & New Vehicles Continues to Close

Thursday, Sep. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — With used-vehicle prices continually pushing toward the amount buyers could pay for a new model, Experian Automotive discovered the amount financed is reflecting this trend. When discussing second-quarter data, Experian pinpointed how much this gap has closed ... [Read More]

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