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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

Bankruptcy Filings Up 9 Percent Over June

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute reported this week that bankruptcy filings are up 9 percent over last month and the previous year. More specifically, bankruptcy filings came in at 137,698 in July, compared with 126,434 in July of last year, ... [Read More]

Open Dealer Exchange, Westlake Financial Partner

Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TROY, Mich. — Open Dealer Exchange and Westlake Financial Services reached an agreement Tuesday that's geared to help dealers with credit applications. The partnership is meant to integrate credit applications directly into the store's dealership management system. Executives from both companies believe ... [Read More]

CPS Joins AppOne Platform

Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services revealed recently that another finance company has joined its AppOne platform. This time, executives from Consumer Portfolio Services made the decision to use AppOne, which can assist with the automation of indirect lending, credit approval ... [Read More]

Ally’s Healthy Income Performance Continues

Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Ally Financial had plenty of positive financial news to share Tuesday as executives announced the company posted its second consecutive quarter of profitability and its sixth profitable quarter in a row for its core automotive business. Ally reported ... [Read More]

Below-Prime Auto Financing Trends Revealed

Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The 2010 Non-Prime Automotive Finance Survey results came out late last week and in a review of the data, SubPrime Auto Finance News discovered some interesting trends. Some of the findings include that asset-backed securities funding is growing, market ... [Read More]

NRC Panel to Address Subprime Repossessions

Thursday, Jul. 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — As the lineup continues to be finalized for the upcoming National Remarketing Conference, which will be held in Nov. 10-12 in San Diego, conference planners have announced that a subprime repossession panel will be held during the second ... [Read More]

Southeast Toyota Finance Rolls Out New Incentive

Thursday, Jul. 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — Southeast Toyota Finance has rolled out a new program this week designed to give recent or upcoming college graduates and Master's or Ph.D. degree candidates greater ability to make a vehicle purchase in the midst of a ... [Read More]

Auto Lenders Improve Dealer Satisfaction Levels from 2009

Thursday, Jul. 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Given all the changes that have occurred in the auto lending space since the capital markets collapsed, there are apparently three key factors dealers prefer and look for in the lenders they work with and send much ... [Read More]

National FICO Scores Show Decline, But Stabilization Occurring

Thursday, Jul. 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A comparison of national FICO Scores from 2008, 2009 and 2010 show that consumer credit risk has climbed over the past two years. Looking at prime scores, FICO found that nearly 19 percent of consumers had scores from ... [Read More]

AmeriCredit Now on Fitch Ratings Watch

Tuesday, Jul. 27, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Last week's revelation that General Motors would acquire AmeriCredit also prompted a reaction from Fitch Ratings. A day after the automaker made its announcement, Fitch placed AmeriCredit on rating watch. The ratings firm explained it will now analyze GM's credit ... [Read More]

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