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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

Federal Officials: Credit Quality of Large Loan Commitments Improves for Second Consecutive Year

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The credit quality of large loan commitments owned by U.S. banking organizations, foreign banking organizations (FBOs), and nonbanks — which could include accounts such as subprime auto loans — have improved this year for the second consecutive ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Announces Finalization of $75M Revolving Secured Warehouse Facility

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently announced the completion of a $75 million revolving secured warehouse facility with an institutional investor. The company noted that under this facility it will contribute loans to a wholly-owned special purpose entity (SPE), ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

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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TransUnion: Delinquencies Decline for Seventh Consecutive Quarter, Auto Debt Increases Marginally

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — According to TransUnion, national auto delinquency rates have not only shown a decline for the seventh consecutive quarter, but also remain at historically low levels. Dropping from .49 percent in the first quarter to .44 percent at the ... [Read More]

Car-Mart Lifts Income 4 Percent, Chairman Falgout to Retire

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — America's Car-Mart enjoyed nearly a 4-percent gain in net income in the first fiscal quarter, boosted its sales by almost 7 percent and says its business model is stronger than ever. The company also revealed that its chairman ... [Read More]

Leedom Financial Services Announces Asset Sale to Spartan Financial

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom Group recently revealed that Leedom Financial Services has completed a sale of all its performing assets to American Credit Acceptance’s Spartan Financial — which also provides capital solutions to buy-here, pay-here dealers and subprime auto finance ... [Read More]

ProconGPS Sues Competitors

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — ProconGPS Inc., a leading supplier of GPS vehicle tracking solutions, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in a California Federal Court against Star Sensor, Skypatrol LLC and others. The complaint is related to U.S. patents 6,249,217 B1 & ... [Read More]

July’s Auto Loan Delinquency Trends Creep Lower

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — July auto loan defaults followed the same pattern established by other categories of consumer credit, pushing downward on both a month-over-month and year-over year basis. The S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices based on July data showed the auto loan ... [Read More]

SNAAC Reveals New E-Signature Availability to Ramp Up Funding Time

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MASON, Ohio — Finance company Security National Automotive Acceptance Corp. recently revealed its new E-Signature product that aims to simplify the buying process for dealers and customers. The product offered through the company’s SNAAC Now proprietary system can be utilized ... [Read More]

VW Credit Taps Wolters Kluwer as Lease Contract Provider

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS —  VW Credit, the financial services arm of Volkswagen Group of America, recently chose Wolters Kluwer Financial Services as a preferred provider of vehicle lease contracts. Through this new relationship, officials explained VW Credit will provide Wolters Kluwer Financial ... [Read More]

Huntington’s Dealer Partners Rally to Aid Japanese Red Cross Relief Efforts

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Huntington Bancshares' auto finance business revealed this week it has donated $100,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society in an effort to aid those affected by this past spring’s earthquake and tsunami that devastated the island country. ... [Read More]

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