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Artificial Intelligence
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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

LegalShield spots consumer stress intensifying, especially in battleground states

Monday, Jul. 1, 2024, 12:06 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As President Joe Biden and Donald Trump had their first debate last week, LegalShield used its latest Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) to take a closer look at what’s happening with consumers in battleground states as well as providing an ... [Read More]

Carleton elevates Way Milovich to general counsel & VP of compliance following Buysse’s retirement

Monday, Jul. 1, 2024, 12:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, Carleton announced the promotion of Sarah Way Milovich to general counsel and vice president of compliance following Jeff Buysse’s retirement after nearly a 40-year career managing Carleton’s compliance services. The provider of compliant financial calculations and lending document ... [Read More]

7 findings from first report generated by CFPB’s Auto Finance Data Pilot

Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2024, 12:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its initial findings on Monday from its Auto Finance Data Pilot deployed last February. The CFPB made nine market monitoring orders to three banks, three finance companies and three captives to provide information about ... [Read More]

CFPB wants to eliminate delinquent medical bills from credit reports

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Monday, Jun. 17, 2024, 09:27 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps your underwriting department used information about unpaid medical bills on an applicant’s credit report when determining whether to offer auto financing and under what terms. Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule that would remove medical ... [Read More]

4 benefits of FlexPath’s new partnership with Yield Solutions Group

Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024, 03:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Just ahead of next week’s NIADA Convention, FlexPath DXP and Yield Solutions Group announced a strategic partnership to bring advanced virtual F&I solutions to independent dealers nationwide. The companies said this collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of ... [Read More]

Peritus hires Stanley as senior vice president of business development and marketing

Another former Manheim Canada exec joins Otolane
Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024, 03:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Peritus Portfolio Services announced the hiring of Chris Stanley as senior vice president of business development and marketing. The provider of custom bankruptcy solutions said Stanley will join the company to focus on helping clients and prospects improve ... [Read More]

Inflation dominates conversation after rates remain unchanged

Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024, 11:28 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
If you were playing an eating or drinking game based on the number of times policymakers and experts referenced inflation on Wednesday in connection with interest rates holding steady, you would likely have a full belly or an upcoming hangover ... [Read More]

NAF Association reveals new executive committee

Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024, 10:34 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automotive Finance Association elected new officers for its executive committee last week during the 28th annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. The group set to serve one-year terms will be led by president Claudia Plascencia, ... [Read More]

Freeway Funding becomes first client to use new capital program from Agora Data

Kinetic Advantage finalizes first securitization
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024, 10:33 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Freeway Funding is the first client to leverage a new program from Agora Data that’s designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized finance companies. The fintech company that provides technology, capital and guidance with predictable performance and analytics ... [Read More]

Analysts revise April Dealertrack Credit Availability Index when sharing May reading

Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024, 10:39 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive took a second look at the April reading of the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. As a result, both the April and May readings looked a bit more favorable for dealerships and finance companies. What might be ahead later ... [Read More]

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