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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

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]

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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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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]

Chase: Auto Originations Climb Over 2Q, but Remain Down from Last Year

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — While down year-over-year, Chase revealed this week that auto loan originations were up by about 5 percent quarter-over-quarter. For the third quarter, Chase reported that auto originations came in at $6.1 billion, down 12 percent from the prior ... [Read More]

Fed: Several Auto Loan Averages Show Little August Change

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After several months of notable changes, little movement involving the average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies in August. According to the Federal Reserve's latest report, the August average edged down just marginally to 3.86 ... [Read More]

America’s Car-Mart Adds 100th Store, Offers Expansion Overview

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — America's Car-Mart recently opened up its 100th dealership, extending its network that now stretches through eight states. Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye was on hand as part of the celebration to usher in the new store ... [Read More]

Fiserv’s Auto Loan Origination System to Integrate with Open Dealer Exchange

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Fiserv announced Tuesday that its Automotive Loan Origination System will integrate with Open Dealer Exchange. The inclusion of Open Dealer Exchange in Fiserv's LOS is designed to give clients an extended range of alternatives for automating the exchange ... [Read More]

Experian Taps NADA Used Car Guide to Help Lenders

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill — Experian Automotive announced Tuesday that it has chosen NADA Used Car Guide's vehicle valuation data for its AutoCount market share reporting for lenders. According to management, the accuracy of NADA's values can help retailers and lenders to better ... [Read More]

Another Lender Chooses Finance Express’ Online Platform

Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express revealed this week that ACS Financial has come on board as another lender using the provider's Web-based financial services and technology platform. Officials noted ACS offers leasing and retail financing at prime rates to ... [Read More]

Exeter Finance Opens Two New Branches, Joins RouteOne

Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — On Wednesday, Exeter Finance Corp. announced it is opening two new offices, expanding the company's branch network, in addition to joining RouteOne. The special auto finance company has now has branches in Philadelphia and Atlanta. Rather than ... [Read More]

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