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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

DriveItNow Unveils Soft Pull Credit Analysis Technology

Thursday, Apr. 22, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — Automobile Consumer Services and DriveItNow Payment Marketing Service recently collaborated on "soft pull" credit analyzing technology. Executives explained how the process works when a consumer clicks the DriveItNow payment button that's displayed on vehicle search listings, dealer Web sites ... [Read More]

AmeriCredit Sees Now as the Best Time for Originations

Thursday, Apr. 22, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Dan Berce, AmeriCredit chief executive officer and president, explained Wednesday that now is the optimal period of time to produce new-loan originations since the economic conditions have begun to stabilize and improve. And as such, the company ... [Read More]

Successful Test Program Pushes Westlake, NCCI to Deepen Partnership

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services cited the success of a recent test program with National Creditors Connection as the reason to expand a partnership with the field contact service provider. Executives highlighted that NCCI's tool helped to improve contact and ... [Read More]

Texas Credit Union Joins AppOne

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — A+ Federal Credit Union, one of the largest operations in the Texas state capital, recently broadened its relationship with Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. A+FCU officials announced they're joining Wolters Kluwer's AppOne platform for indirect lending, credit approval and compliance ... [Read More]

CNW: 2010 BHPH Sales Likely to Soar to 2.37 Million

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — According to CNW Research's Art Spinella, tough economic times are dramatically driving up the growth of buy-here, pay-here lots throughout the country. "Back in the day, such operations were typically small, dusty outlets with marginal vehicles where a ... [Read More]

PAR, SWBC Partner to Bring Remarketing, Repo Offerings to Credit Unions

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — On Monday, ADESA announced that its subsidiary, PAR North America, has teamed up with SWBC to bring credit unions a suite of automotive asset risk and account management services. SWBC is one of the nation's largest privately held ... [Read More]

Edmunds.com: Average Vehicle Loan Interest Rate Drops to Record Low

Thursday, Apr. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com analysts discovered that the average automobile finance rate in March dropped to the lowest level since they began tracking records back in 2002. The site indicated that the average rate last month dropped to 4.4 percent. Meanwhile ... [Read More]

AFSA Launches Revamped Web Site

Thursday, Apr. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association launched a revamped Web site this week, that in addition to a new look, also includes a number of new features. "I'd like to point out some of the most useful features. The ... [Read More]

Wolters Kluwer Broadens Arrangement with First Advantage CREDCO

Thursday, Apr. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services and First Advantage CREDCO recently expanded their relationship to reach more dealers in the non-automobile market segment. Executives highlighted that marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and powersports dealerships now can acquire credit reports through ... [Read More]

Chase Grows Auto Originations

Thursday, Apr. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — In reporting its first-earnings, Chase announced that auto originations are up both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. According to officials, the "increase is driven by market share gains in prime segments and new manufacturing relationships." More specifically, auto originations are ... [Read More]

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