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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

First Investors Pushes Through Economic Downturn, Returns to Growth

Tuesday, Jul. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — While net earnings were down for First Investors Financial Services for the three-month period ending April 30, the company's chief executive officer said the origination growth kicked back into gear in the third quarter and continues to ramp up. ... [Read More]

Auto Equity Loans Launches Three New Offices

Thursday, Jul. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WILMINGTON, Del. — Auto Equity Loans, a provider a short-term loans based on "clear and free" auto loan titles, announced it is opening three new offices in Wilmington, Bear and Newark, Del. "Banks have shut their doors to consumers who need ... [Read More]

NAF Association to Host Webinar to Update Industry on Consumer Protection Agency Ramifications

Thursday, Jul. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — How will the new Consumer Protection Agency impact non-prime auto financing? That's what the National Auto Finance Association is seeking answers for in its upcoming Webinar slated for 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Basically, the association will be ... [Read More]

Wolters Kluwer Enhances Fair Lending Solution

Thursday, Jul. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced this week that its Fair Lending Wiz software now includes an ethnicity proxy functionality. Management explained the enhancement can allow financial institutions to make a determination of whether a loan applicant is Hispanic when ... [Read More]

Nicholas Financial Continues Growth Strategy

Thursday, Jul. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nicholas Financial announced Wednesday that it has opened two new branch offices. The new facilities are in Morrow, Ga., and Fort Wayne, Ind. The office in Morrow is Nicholas Financial's fifth branch in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, ... [Read More]

Reynolds, COINdata Partner to Enhance Dealer F&I

Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DAYTON, Ohio — Reynolds and Reynolds and COINdata recently reached an integration partnership intended to strengthen a critical part of the vehicle sale process. Executives explained the agreement means the Reynolds LAW 553 Universal Retail Installment Sale Contract now is the ... [Read More]

GrooveCar Unveils New Web Strategy to Push Auto Lending at Credit Unions

Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — GrooveCar recently revamped its website with a host of added features and promotions geared to boost the potential for credit unions to capture more direct auto loan accounts on new and used vehicles. Officials from the financial intermediary emphasized ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Dealer Services Continues Business as Usual

Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo Dealer Services' president told SubPrime Auto Finance News this week that the Wells Fargo Financial restructuring will have no impact on indirect dealer auto loans. Indeed, Tom Wolfe told SubPrime, "The restructuring of Wells Fargo ... [Read More]

GMAC’s North American Auto Finance Business to Become Ally

Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — This morning, Ally Financial announced it will rebrand its GMAC consumer and dealer-related auto finance operations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico with the Ally name. This follows the transition of the parent company to Ally Finance Inc. in ... [Read More]

Chase Auto Finance Continues Expansion in Southeast

Thursday, Jul. 8, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GARDEN CITY N.Y. — After Chase Auto Finance unveiled new offices in the Midwest and the Northeast earlier this year, this week the company expanded its presence in the Southeast. Executives announced the opening of a full-service Custom Finance Business Center ... [Read More]

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