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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

The Price Tag to Communities Where There Are Curbstoners Can Be Thousands

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — StopCurbstoning.com recently analyzed the financial impact of curbstoning, using a California case as an example. The California DMV recently concluded an investigation into this type of illegal vehicle selling which led to a felony arrest on 12 counts ... [Read More]

J.D. Byrider Announces Franchise of the Year and President’s Award Honorees

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — J.D. Byrider recognized its Franchise of the Year winners as well as its 14 President's Award recipients during the company's annual convention last month in Orlando, Fla. Broken down into three categories, the company chose its Franchise of ... [Read More]

Midwestern Marine, RV Lender Goes with AppOne Platform

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services recently revealed a Midwestern lender who caters to marine and RV dealers has chosen to use its AppOne platform. Now utilizing the solution is Source One Financial Services, a marine and RV loan ... [Read More]

ABI: November Bankruptcy Filings Drop by Double Digits

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The number of U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings finally made some significant downward movement in November, according to data collected and posted by the American Bankruptcy Institute. On a month-over-month comparison, November filings actually dropped by 13.3 percent to ... [Read More]

Report: Toronto-Dominion Bank Front-runner to Acquire Chrysler Financial

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Toronto-Dominion Bank could reach an agreement as early as this week to buy Chrysler Financial, Bloomberg reported this morning. Chrysler Financial could sell for $6 billion to $7 billion, according to Bloomberg sources. Apparently other companies are ... [Read More]

Finance Express Broadens Lender Platform

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently added another lender to its stable of Web-based financial services and technology for independent dealerships. The company revealed it brought in E&S Funding. Finance Express president David Huber discussed the reasons for this ... [Read More]

Aimbridge Now Offers Dealers More Accessibility to Pre-Approvals on Potential Customers

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — CRIF Lending Solutions-Aimbridge recently rolled out automatic accessibility to pre-approval loan notifications for credit unions, dealers and other clients through several widely adopted applications. Aimbridge customers now have accessibility through DealerTrack, RouteOne and AppLine dealer application portals as ... [Read More]

NowAuto Group Finds Ways to Improve 1Q Gross Margin While Cutting Charge-offs, Defaults

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — While NowAuto Group still sustained a net loss during the first quarter of its 2011 fiscal year, the company recently reported double-digit improvements in gross margin as well as the cost of charge-offs and defaults. The company indicated first-quarter ... [Read More]

FTC Launches Narrow Investigation into Dealer Practices

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — SubPrime Auto Finance News learned this week that buy-here, pay-here dealers throughout the nation are randomly being tapped by the Federal Trade Commission to provide copies of their contracts for the last year. This move is a part ... [Read More]

SNAAC Names New President

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — Security National Automotive Acceptance Corp. recently announced its chief operating officer has a new role with the company. The company elevated Brian McDonald to president. He now reports to Becky and Ted Catino, co-chief executive officers of SNAAC. In ... [Read More]

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