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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
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
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

AmeriCredit’s Berce to Keynote NAF Association Conference Next Week

Thursday, May. 27, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association is preparing for its 14th Annual Below-Prime Credit Auto Financing Conference slated to kick off next week at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth. The event will run June 2-4, with Dan ... [Read More]

SNAAC Names New CFO

Thursday, May. 27, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — Security National Automotive Acceptance Corp. named a new chief financial officer today. Taking on this position is Adam Contino, who will be responsible for leading all finance business intelligence and information technology functions. Contino has 23 years of experience, ... [Read More]

SubPrime Auto Finance News Calls for Movers and Shakers Nominations

Tuesday, May. 25, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — SubPrime Auto Finance News is putting out the call for nominations of top subprime movers and shakers. Nominations can include auto finance executives, including those of non-prime companies, special finance and buy-here, pay-here dealers, as well as other ... [Read More]

Fiserv Rolls Out Numerous Loan Origination System Enhancements

Tuesday, May. 25, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Earlier this week, Fiserv unveiled several enhancements to its Automotive Loan Origination System (LOS). Executives believe the modification can provide auto lenders with the flexibility to meet variable technology and market requirements. Some of the best-practice technologies now ... [Read More]

Economists Optimistic, Predict Gradual Recovery at Automotive Economic Forum

Tuesday, May. 25, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — The overall outlook of economists at the recent Automotive Economic Forecast and Financial Forum was positive — they all believe the economy is on the road to recovery — but they all also recognize that road will be a slow ... [Read More]

TransUnion: Quarterly Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Fall Significantly

Tuesday, May. 25, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Mirroring positive trends from the latest S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, officials from TransUnion on Tuesday noted a sharp decline in the national 60-day auto delinquency rate. The TransUnion rate — which calculates the ratio of vehicle loan borrowers 60 ... [Read More]

S&P/Experian Auto Loan Default Index Shows Improvement

Thursday, May. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — The latest S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices highlighted the continued improving performance of auto loans. Standard & Poor's and Experian based their analysis on data through April of this year and found defaulting balances on vehicle loans slid ... [Read More]

Non-Prime Chrysler Customers Can Now Get Financed Via Santander; Expanded Automaker Relationship with GMAC

Thursday, May. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Thanks to a new partnership with Santander, starting today, Chrysler dealers can ramp up the number of credit-challenged customers they are getting behind the wheel of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models. Furthermore, a Chrysler spokesperson told SubPrime ... [Read More]

ABI: Quarterly, Year-Over-Year Bankruptcy Totals Continue to Climb

Thursday, May. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute revealed several double-digit increases regarding several time frame comparisons when looking at latest bankruptcy totals. Beginning with first-quarter results, ABI indicated U.S. bankruptcy cases jumped 17.5 percent over the same period in 2009. That rate ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Plans Free Red Flags Webinar

Thursday, May. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack is looking to help store management prepare for the imminent deadline for Red Flags enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission. Executives have planned a free Webinar to discuss this topic and more on May 27. Beyond ... [Read More]

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