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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

Hotel Discount Ends Soon for NRC and CPO Conferences

Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — The Auto Remarketing Forum Series recently announced that the deadline to book a room at the Manchester Grand Hyatt for the National Remarketing Conference and the CPO Forum at the discounted conference rate of $239 per night is ... [Read More]

Gateway One Now Using AppOne Platform

Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced Thursday a California-based finance company has adopted the AppOne platform as a pathway to reach dealers nationwide. Management from Gateway One Lending & Finance made the decision to use AppOne, which can assist with ... [Read More]

Western Funding Goes Under New Ownership

Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After pursuing Western Funding for some time, Katherine Cooper, Frederick Cooper and Phil Nick, of Harbor Structured Finance LLC, were recently able to strike a deal with Dwight Cope to purchase the company. According to Katherine Cooper, who ... [Read More]

CU Xpress Lease Bolsters West Coast Presence with New Office, VP

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — CU Xpress Lease, the joint venture by Fusion Auto Finance and GrooveCar, recently opened a Los Angeles-area office and chose a former Autoland executive to oversee the operations. Company executives indicated the new facility in Valencia, Calif., is ... [Read More]

While Identity Theft Soars, Treasury Discovers Major Crackdown on Auto Loan Fraud

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
VIENNA, Va. — A recent Financial Crimes Enforcement Network study indicates conscientious dealership staff and finance company personnel are greatly helping to squash fraudulent vehicle loans facilitated by identity theft prior to funding. FinCEN, a part of the U.S Department of Treasury, conducted ... [Read More]

Chase Taps Former BMW Exec to Head Up Remarketing

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Chase confirmed today  that it has hired veteran Randy Beil as vice president and national manager of its vehicle remarketing group. His team is responsible for selling repossessed and off-lease vehicles to consumers and through dealer, Internet ... [Read More]

Ally Financial Pays Dividend on Preferred Stock Issued to Treasury, More

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — The Ally Financial Board of Directors announced today it has declared a quarterly dividend payment on certain outstanding preferred stock issued to the U.S. Department of Treasury. A quarterly dividend payment was declared on Ally's Fixed Rate Cumulative Mandatorily ... [Read More]

Pollak: Delving into BHPH Dealer World Not Easy

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OAK BROOK, Ill. — A veteran dealer posed a scenario to vAuto's Dale Pollak recently about getting into the buy-here, pay-here side of the business while maintaining a typical used-vehicle dealership at the same location. Despite a well-researched plan, Pollak recommended ... [Read More]

PassTime Says New Embedded SIM to be Contained Within Flagship GPS Device

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LITTLETON, Colo. — PassTime announced recently that it has become the first in the buy-here, pay-here vehicle telematics industry to utilize an embedded subscriber identity module (SIM) in its flagship solution application. Executives said the PassTime Elite Product Line will soon ... [Read More]

Customers’ Economic Troubles Hurt NowAuto’s Fiscal Year Revenue

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — Because of slowing sales due to economic struggles of its primary customer base, NowAuto Group revealed decreased revenues at the close of its fiscal year. The company calculated that its revenue totaled $5.1 million, resulting in a net loss ... [Read More]

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