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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

Comerica: Auto Affordability Hits Nine-Quarter Low

Tuesday, May. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Increased interest rates were the primary factor in pushing first-quarter auto affordability down to a more than two-year low, according to Comerica Bank, which released its most recent Auto Affordability Index today. Specifically, it required 23.4 weeks of median ... [Read More]

Chase Lends Hand to Haiti Relief Efforts

Tuesday, May. 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GARDEN CITY, N.J. — Chase Auto Finance has pitched in for the Haiti relief efforts, providing  a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE for the "100 Trucks for Haiti" campaign that will be used to help dole out food, water and medicine ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!

How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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DealerTrack’s 1Q Performance Enhances Financial Outlook for 2010

Thursday, May. 6, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack Holdings enjoyed revenue gains in the first quarter of 2010, helping the company to maintain its financial guidance forecast for the year. Executives noted that their revenue for the quarter was $56.8 million as compared with $55.7 ... [Read More]

ABI: April Bankruptcy Total Slightly Lower Than Previous Month

Thursday, May. 6, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Consumer bankruptcies slowed somewhat in April as compared to the previous month. But the American Bankruptcy Institute found the April total still was 15 percent higher than the amount filed during the same month in 2009. ABI shared ... [Read More]

Capital One Auto Finance Bolsters Originations by 32 Percent

Thursday, May. 6, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One Auto Finance recently reported that quarter-over-quarter auto originations are up 32 percent, but the management team said these remain down modestly from the first quarter of 2009. Originations for the first quarter came in at $1,343,463, ... [Read More]

Credit Union Acceptance Joins AppOne’s Marine, RV Platforms

Thursday, May. 6, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — Credit Union Acceptance Co., a service organization that represents 130 credit unions, will now offer Wolters Kluwer Financial Services' AppOne platform to its network of marine, powersports and RV dealerships. This announcement is designed to build on ... [Read More]

Exeter Finance Lands $100 Million Credit Line for Expansion

Tuesday, May. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — Coming on the heels of reaching its four-year anniversary and hitting $100 million in total originations, Exeter Finance Corp. announced this week that it entered into a $100 million line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank. Company executives ... [Read More]

Auto Loan Volume Gains Aid Credit Acceptance’s 1Q Results

Tuesday, May. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — A double-digit gain in consumer auto loan unit volume help to push Credit Acceptance Corp. to quarter-over-quarter advances in both net income and revenue. Company executives shared their 2010 first-quarter financial report late last week and mentioned that loan ... [Read More]

GMAC More Than Doubles Year-Over-Year U.S. Originations

Tuesday, May. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Along with announcing that the parent company has been rebranded to Ally Financial and providing an update on business with Chrysler dealers, GMAC Financial Services reported this week that North American originations came in at $6.7 billion for ... [Read More]

MoneyAisle.com Launches Auto Loan Auction for Consumers

Tuesday, May. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BURLINGTON, Mass. – MoneyAisle.com has launched what its officials call one of the first online auction places for consumers to get competitive rates on auto loans and refinancing. With a rapidly growing network of banks and credit unions, currently more ... [Read More]

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