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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

Saab Taps Ally Financial for Vehicle Service, Maintenance Products

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial announced it has been selected as the recommended provider of F&I products and services for U.S. Saab dealerships. Ally Financial will offer its Repair Advantage line of vehicle service and maintenance contracts to customers via Saab dealers, ... [Read More]

Daimler Financial Services Rebrands

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Daimler Financial Services announced this week that it officially changed its legal name. The company now will be known as Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA and will continue to serve as the captive finance unit for an array of ... [Read More]

Resource Hub

Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

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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CPS’ Year-Over-Year Losses Continue in 3Q, but Company Buying More Contracts

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — A significant drop in third-quarter total operating expenses wasn't enough to offset a sharp decline in revenue, sending Consumer Portfolio Services to another pretax and net loss. The company indicated this week its pretax loss for the third ... [Read More]

More Than 500 Turn Out for NABD Underwriting and Collections Conference

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — More than 500 attendees from throughout the nation and Canada gathered for the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers Underwriting and Collection Conference held in Dallas. Ken Shilson, CPA and conference chairman, stressed that this was the largest underwriting ... [Read More]

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services Unveils Universal Vehicle Lease Agreements

Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced this week it's now offering captive finance companies, lenders and dealerships universal closed-end vehicle lease agreements for all U.S. states. The company stated that these lease agreements can help ensure vehicle leases are in compliance with ... [Read More]

Fed: September Average New-Car Loan Interest Rate Approaches Year High

Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — September's average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies climbed to the second-highest point of the year, according the latest report from the Federal Reserve. Officials calculated the September average was 4.35 percent. Not since February ... [Read More]

GM Financial’s 3Q Net Income, Originations Rise

Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Along with announcing the pricing of an offering of automobile receivables-backed securities, General Motors Financial reported growth in both third quarter net income and originations. Earlier this week, executives from the company formerly known as AmeriCredit revealed that ... [Read More]

Exeter Secures Warehouse Line of Credit, Discusses Financial Strides

Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — In addition to announcing a $150 million warehouse line of credit this week, Exeter Finance Corp. detailed the gains the company has recently made in its business operations. Discussing its new financing in more detail, Exeter entered into ... [Read More]

Innovative Funding Services Taps New Director of Operations

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — Innovative Funding Services responded to broadening expansion Tuesday by promoting one its executives to director of operations. Taking on the role at the financing company for lessors and fleet-management businesses is Robert Rohner. When IFS moved to its ... [Read More]

Ally Unveils Exchange Offer

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — On Monday, Ally Financial rolled out an exchange offer for its outstanding 8-percent Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2020.   Back in March, the company had initially issued a principal amount of these old notes totaling $1.9 billion in two ... [Read More]

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