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Bain Survey: Few Companies Ready for Sustainability Rules (24%) Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Bain & Company today announced an investment in the Deployment Company, a new venture launched by OpenAI with 19 global partners. According to a news release, the OpenAI Deployment Company is built to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence across their ... Read More
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
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

More Captives, Banks Approving Credit-Challenged Customers

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — CNW Research discovered that both captives and major banks are tapping into pent-up demand of subprime new-vehicle buyers. Though Art Spinella, of CNW, explained that in comparison to levels prior to the recession, these approvals are still low, ... [Read More]

Prestige Financial Services, www.OnlineBKmanager.com Partner to Assist Subprime Focused Dealers

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services and www.OnlineBKmanager.com recently partnered to boost dealers' ability to efficiently deliver vehicles and supply financing for bankruptcy customers.  Through this alliance, Prestige Financial's dealer partners can receive a unique package discount on www.OnlineBKmanger.com ... [Read More]

Fitch Sees U.S. Auto ABS Asset Performance as Stable Entering 2011

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings believes that since U.S. auto loan asset-backed securities posted steady results in December, the market is entering 2011 on firm footing. Fitch also contends delinquency and loss performance is currently within range of what it ... [Read More]

Fed: Average New-Car Interest Rates Finally Take Downward Turn

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve discovered December's average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies moved lower by the largest amount in six months. After climbing higher for five consecutive months, the December average ticked down to ... [Read More]

GM Financial Plans Nationwide Rollout of Leasing Program & Canadian Market Re-Entry

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO — After launching a successful prime leasing pilot in Ohio, GM Financial is looking to roll this offering out to the rest of the nation. Additionally, the company is eyeing a re-entry into the Canadian marketplace as well. Kyle ... [Read More]

Navy Federal Kicks Off Auto Buying Program

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
VIENNA, Va. — Navy Federal Credit Union announced the launch of its auto referral, which is designed to help connect vehicle shoppers with participating dealers. "The program offers members a VIP experience at participating dealerships with prearranged new- and used-vehicle pricing," ... [Read More]

Manheim: 2010 Consumer Credit Conditions Aided BHPH Market, More

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Findings contained within Manheim's annual Used Car Market Report insisted buy-here, pay-here dealer sales rebounded faster than the overall market last year. Why? Officials believe that although credit loosened in the subprime segment in 2010, BHPH dealerships often ... [Read More]

One of DealerTrack’s New Initiatives Allows Dealers to Pre-Qualify Consumers for Auto Loans

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO — At the National Automobile Dealers Association's Convention over the weekend DealerTrack unveiled several new initiatives, including a new tool within its CreditOnline solution for dealer websites that allows consumers to submit credit applications, giving dealers the opportunity to ... [Read More]

Experian Data Shows Ally Tops 2010 New-Vehicle Financing Volume

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Experian Automotive's AutoCount data revealed Ally Financial financed more consumer new-vehicle purchases in the U.S. than any other lender last year. All told in 2010, officials discovered Ally financed more than 803,000 new-vehicle purchases, resulting in nearly $23 ... [Read More]

SBA Relaunches Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Loan Program

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Small Business Administration officials announced at the National Automobile Dealers Association's convention this weekend that a pilot loan program aimed at increasing access to inventory financing for auto, boat, RV and other dealerships will be relaunched Wednesday. ... [Read More]

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