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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

Capital One Auto Loan Originations Soar 31% Over 1Q

Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — For the second quarter, Capital One recently announced that auto loan originations climbed 31.4 percent over the previous quarter to hit $1.8 billion. In the first quarter, Capital One posted about $1.3 billion in auto originations. In the ... [Read More]

Credit Union Offers Special Loan Zone Sale This Weekend

Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LATHRUP VILLAGE, Calif. — With the aim of offering auto shoppers across the credit spectrum the financing that best suits them, Michigan First Credit Union will be holding its annual Loan Zone car sale on Friday and Saturday. Included in the ... [Read More]

Nicholas Financial Reports Record 1Q Revenue, Earnings

Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nicholas Financial recently announced that for its first quarter, net earnings climbed 65 percent to $3.426 million, compared with $2.081 million for the same period last year. The first-quarter figure excludes the change in fair value of interest rate ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Touts 2Q Revenue Rise

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack Holdings cheered its second-quarter financial performance although a healthy quarterly revenue gain translated into a slight GAAP net loss. As executives discussed their most recent financial report, they shared their revenue figure for the second quarter ... [Read More]

Fed: Average Auto Loan APR Heads Toward Lowest Annual Point

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearing the lowest point so far in 2010, the Federal Reserve indicated the average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies slipped again in June. Federal officials pinpointed the average at 4.02 percent. Back in January, ... [Read More]

AmeriCredit Originates Close to $1 Billion in 4Q

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Not long after announcing that General Motors is acquiring AmeriCredit in an all-cash transaction valued at about $3.5 billion, the subprime auto lender announced its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year financial results. The company more than doubled its ... [Read More]

Carbiz Announces New Board and Management

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Carbiz announced that as of July 29, the company has new management and a new board of directors to assume operational control. According to the company, the new management was put into place because of the prior management ... [Read More]

Strengthening Returns Boost Credit Acceptance’s 2Q Income

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Stabilizing returns greatly aided Credit Acceptance Corp. in making significant gains in both consolidated and adjusted net income during the second quarter. The company reported earlier this week that its consolidated net income for the quarter that ended June 30 ... [Read More]

USAA Launches iPhone App to Cater to Vehicle Shoppers

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN ANTONIO — Military personnel and their families who use USAA for assistance in making a vehicle purchases now can put an iPhone to work during the process. Officials from USAA recently rolled out an app for their assistance program, Auto ... [Read More]

Manheim Mid-Year Market Report: Lenders & Dealers Adapt to Changing Marketplace

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — In an interview with SubPrime Auto Finance News on Manheim's Mid-Year Used-Car Market Report, Tom Webb explained that repossessions are declining throughout the industry and that loans performed well given the big loss in unemployment. He also indicated that ... [Read More]

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