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Artificial Intelligence
CARS Protection Plus taps Circuitry.ai Warranty Decision Intelligence to help adjusters resolve claims faster
Wednesday, May. 6, 2026, 10:38 AM
DealerOn’s dual launch includes AI search visibility platform, ‘intelligent layer’ touching full dealership
Tuesday, May. 5, 2026, 03:28 PM
Newest Experian tool designed to reduce risk within AI-driven commerce
Monday, May. 4, 2026, 11:19 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
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
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
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
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
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
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Credit Union Acceptance, Wolters Kluwer Broaden Partnership
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — For the second time this month, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services expanded a relationship with a credit union service organization. This time, the arrangement is with Credit Union Acceptance Co. so it can offer the AppOne platform in more markets. Now a ... [Read More]
LendingTreeAutos.com Goes Live
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Monday, Tree.com announced the launch of LendingTreeAutos.com, which in addition to helping consumers obtain auto loans, will also assist consumers in deciding which vehicle to purchase next. The new site is designed to provide a variety of ... [Read More]
First Investors Curtails Originations
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Discussing latest earnings this week, First Investors Financial Services' management reported that its decision to curtail originations had an impact on results. And while the company is seeing originations improve, the curtailment did play a factor in rises in both its ... [Read More]
Mint Leasing Makes Major Vehicle Purchase for Corporate Customers
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The Mint Leasing used a portion of its previously announced $10 million credit facility to purchase 61 vehicles for a trio of corporate clients. Mint Leasing bought all of the vehicles from Fred Haas Toyota Country, a Houston-area dealership. ... [Read More]
Lee Auto Malls Acquires Linnehan’s Credit Now
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN, Maine — Lee Auto Malls, a 73-year-old family dealership group, recently acquired the assets of Linnehan's Credit Now and Atlantic Acceptance Corp. to create one of the largest used-vehicle operations in the state. Lee already operates 12 franchise stores primarily ... [Read More]
Experian Webinar Takes In-Depth Look into Auto Finance Market Trends
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — On Wednesday, Experian Automotive reported that rising average credit scores on both new and used loans, a downswing in delinquency rate growth and lower at-risk loan values have been pointing toward stabilization in the market. More specifically, Melinda ... [Read More]
O’Neil: DealerTrack Reaches 800th Financing Source; Better Days May be Ahead for Industry
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack officials announced Monday that the company reached a new threshold of active financing sources connected to their network. That number now stands at 800, according to Mark O'Neil, chairman and chief executive officer of DealerTrack. Company executives ... [Read More]
Mitsubishi Now Offering Zero-Percent Financing to Sam’s Club Members
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Available exclusively through the Sam's Club Auto Buying Program, an alternative to the traditional method of buying a car or truck, Mitsubishi Motors announced it is now offering special APR and lease rates to members of this big box franchise. ... [Read More]
Fed: Average Amount Financed at Auto Lenders Hits New High
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the Federal Reserve, the average amount financed on new-car loans at auto lenders is on an upswing. After plummeting to $24,405 in August, perhaps in a reflection of the tight credit markets, this figure has now ... [Read More]
Daimler Truck Financial Captures Top Honor from ATD
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Despite an extremely tough environment, Daimler Truck Financial boasted today that it has achieved the No. 1 ranking in the annual dealer satisfaction survey conducted by the American Truck Dealers, a division of the National Automobile Dealers ... [Read More]
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