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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

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]

AmeriCredit Prices $600 Million Senior Subordinate Asset-Backed Securitization

Tuesday, May. 18, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — AmeriCredit announced late last week the pricing of a $600 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities. This securitization is through lead managers Deutsche Bank Securities, J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo Securities. Executives mentioned that co-managers are Credit Suisse, ... [Read More]

Consumer Portfolio Services Navigates Difficult First Quarter

Tuesday, May. 18, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Explaining their recent financial performance as a continued recovery from the "Great Recession," executives from Consumer Portfolio Services detailed a decline in revenue and pretax loss during the first quarter of 2010. CPS indicated that it posted a ... [Read More]

Arizona Central Credit Union Joins Effort to Assist Low-Income Buyers

Tuesday, May. 18, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — Arizona Central Credit Union recently partnered with the Northern Arizona Council of Governments to offer a program meant to help low-income individuals purchase a vehicle. Officials explained the basis for Wheels to Work is to assist individuals with limited ... [Read More]

While Prime, Subprime Auto ABS Delinquencies Remain Elevated, Fitch Finds Some Key Improvements That Bode Well for Industry

Tuesday, May. 18, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — The performance of auto asset-backed securities is a key factor in investors' and capital markets' appetite for such issuances. And with the auto lending markets tight, keeping a close eye on the performance of prime and subprime vintages ... [Read More]

Ally CEO Reaffirms Company’s Position, Commitment

Thursday, May. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Amid reports this week that General Motors might be considering several options that would put the automaker back into auto financing, Ally Financial released a statement Wednesday emphasizing its commitment to and strong position within the auto lending industry. "Ally Financial ... [Read More]

Va. BHPH Dealer Touts Benefits of PaymentVision, Auto Master Integration

Thursday, May. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — C&G Imports, a buy-here, pay-here dealer in Arlington, Va., recently shared how solution integration of PaymentVision and Auto Master helped to enhance security and streamline financial operations for the dealership. The integration combined the solution capabilities of PaymentVision, ... [Read More]

Asset Acceptance Reports on 1Q Progress, Challenges

Thursday, May. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WARREN, Mich. — The leadership of Asset Acceptance Capital Corp., a purchaser and collector of charged-off consumer debt, recently detailed how it was encouraged by the progress made in becoming more efficient and increasing purchasing, also noting that the company made strides in certain areas ... [Read More]

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