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COMMENTARY: Inventory acquisition in the AI age
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 01:00 PM
While many dealers have always “trusted their gut,” the old instinct-driven approach to buying used car inventory is quickly becoming obsolete. For decades, dealers relied on a familiar formula: when a vehicle sold, replace it with another one just like ... Read More
AI at car dealerships: a ‘crawl, walk, run’ evolution with data at foundation
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 11:54 AM
When it comes to practical applications of artificial intelligence for car dealers, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Or a “crawl, walk, run” approach, says QuoreAI founder and CEO Todd Smith. “There’s no (case where you) plug in AI and ... Read More
Marketing for car dealerships in the age of AI
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 11:34 AM
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies do business — and the automotive industry is no exception. In fact, most dealers have already embraced AI models and incorporated them into their daily operations. From analyzing data ... Read More
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
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PODCAST: Autonomous vehicles & the used-car market with Peter Janczewski of Draiver
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:23 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. To get a better understanding of how autonomous technology ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The new definition of value in used-car retailing and the role of compliance
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 12:47 PM
For this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, GWC Warranty senior vice president and managing director James Virgoe shared some of his personal experiences of buying a vehicle earlier this year to illustrate how the definition of “value” ... Listen Here

J.D. Byrider Expands Reach in Missouri and Florida

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TAMPA, Fla., and INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — J.D. Byrider revealed this week car shoppers looking for buy-here, pay-here dealerships in both Florida and Missouri will now have more options to choose from. With the opening of two new locations, one in ... [Read More]

CNW Reports FICOs for New and Used Buyers Are Up

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — CNW Research reported today that the average FICO score for used buyers came in at 622.17 in the opening weeks of September. Meanwhile, on the new-car side, the company said the average FICO score was 691.37. Discussing the ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

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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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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BMW Financial Services Launches Mobile Website

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW Financial Services announced this week its customers will now have the ability to manage their accounts via their smartphones. After a secure log-in, captive finance customers can now make payment or obtain a payoff quote, ... [Read More]

BHPH Market Growth Sparks Pelican Resource Group’s New Programs & Expansion

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Steady growth of acquisition and buy-here, pay-here portfolios pushed Pelican Resource Group to launch new bulk and point of sales purchase programs as well as the rollout of a national expansion and a new West Coast ... [Read More]

Navigator Reveals $40 Million Sale of Subprime Portfolio

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Navigator Holdings recently revealed the sale of nearly $40 million in subprime, asset-backed loans. Company president Bobby Lazenby explained the sale of the subprime automobile loan portfolio comes as an increasing number of investors look to build balance sheets ... [Read More]

DealerTrack to Host Free Webinar to Cover Compliance Issues

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack will be offering a free Webinar tomorrow to discuss critical compliance issues dealerships face in today’s market. The Webinar, scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, will be hosted by DealerTrack compliance counsel Randy Henrick. The event ... [Read More]

First Investors Generates Record First-Quarter Earnings

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Sparked by strong loan origination growth, First Investors Financial Services Group's 2012 fiscal year got off to a rousing start as the company posted its best-ever quarterly net income level. The company recently revealed its net income soared ... [Read More]

S&P/Experian: Auto Loan Defaults Edge Higher

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Contrary to the composite reading, the auto loan portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices ticked higher last month. Data released Tuesday by S&P Indices and Experian showed vehicle loan defaults moved up to 1.31 percent ... [Read More]

AFSA, Other Associations Join Effort to Keep Vicarious Liability out of Leasing & Rental Industry

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The titleholder of a rented or leased vehicle could be back in the crosshairs of vicarious liability should a provision to the Graves Law be repealed. That's why the American Financial Services Association recently was joined by ... [Read More]

LEAP Financial Expands Management Team to Accommodate Growth

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — LEAP Financial revealed this week it is expanding its management team to accommodate recent growth. New members of the executive team include Brian Bailey, senior vice president of strategy and originations; Gary Flowers, senior vice president of ... [Read More]

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