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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
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
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

CoreLogic Credco Now Provides Free Risk-Based Credit Score Disclosure

Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA ANA, Calif. — CoreLogic Credco announced this week that it is now providing the credit score disclosure exception to the risk-based pricing notice free of charge to all participating auto, RV and marine dealers automatically with every credit report ordered. ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Helps Dealers Prepare for Risk-Based Pricing Compliance

Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — This week, DealerTrack launched free additions to its performance suite meant to enable dealers to comply with the Federal Trade Commission's new risk-based pricing rule, which goes into effect on Jan. 1. Company officials said the enhancements ... [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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GM Financial Unveils Strategic & Operational Overview

Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — In its Strategic and Operational Overview released this month, GM Financial revealed its near-term initiatives include continuing to grow its core subprime business, as well as expanding its product line for General Motors dealers, such as ... [Read More]

First Investors Enjoys 2Q Gains, Returns to Direct Lending and Acquires Portfolio

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — First Investors Financial Services made strong strides in several facets of its balance sheet — including net income and loan origination volume — during its fiscal second quarter that wrapped up Oct. 31. Company officials revealed that they generated net income ... [Read More]

Finance Express, Tidewater Motor Credit Partner

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Executives from Finance Express and Tidewater Motor Credit recently finalized a partnership to broaden the indirect subprime automotive finance company's Web-based services and technology for independent dealerships. "The relationship with Finance Express aligns with TMC's vision ... [Read More]

CNW: Subprime Approvals Continue Growth, Bolstering Overall Sales Totals

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — As time passes, more and more consumers with lower credit ratings are finding they can get approval to purchase vehicles, which is helping to bolster the overall sales totals, CNW Research recently revealed. In fact, Art Spinella, president ... [Read More]

RouteOne Offers Dealers Free Risk-Based Pricing Notice

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently announced that it is now offering dealers a complimentary Risk-Based Pricing Notice tool to assist in compliance with the Risk-Based Pricing Rule issued jointly by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and ... [Read More]

Experian Sees Loan Access Thawing for Non-prime, Subprime Buyers

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Automotive lending activity might be gaining some momentum — especially in the non-prime and subprime spaces — based on the latest data available from Experian Automotive. For both new- and used-vehicle contracts, Experian found loans to non-prime and subprime customers increased by healthy margins ... [Read More]

Fed: New-Car Loan Interest Rate Climb Continues

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The string of jumps in the average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies continued for the fourth month in October, according to the Federal Reserve. Officials discovered the October average jumped to 4.52 percent, the highest ... [Read More]

Edmunds.com Says Fewer Credit-Challenged Consumers Financed New Vehicles in November

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — When it comes to new-vehicle sales, subprime borrowers made up a smaller percentage of these sales in November than the rest of the year, according to Edmunds.com. The percentage of new cars financed at a subprime rate, ... [Read More]

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