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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

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]

Today’s NADA Webinar Geared to Aid Dealers with Financing

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Because the economic recession wreaked havoc on dealership financing, the National Automobile Dealers Association had decided to assemble various professionals to share their expertise on what dealers can do next. Today's NADA Webinar titled "The New Reality of Financing ... [Read More]

Alabama Credit Union Broadens Deal with Wolters Kluwer

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — Alabama Telco Credit Union recently expanded its relationship with Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. The new deal means the 56,000-member credit union now will utilize the AppOne platform that can automate the indirect lending, credit approval and compliance. ... [Read More]

DBRS Requests Feedback for U.S. Retail Auto Loan Rating Methodology

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Executives from DBRS recently made the request for comments on the proposed rating methodology for U.S. asset-backed transactions backed by retail auto loans. The company said the deadline for all comment submissions is Dec. 18. Individuals can send comments ... [Read More]

NABD’s Shilson Offers Some Insight into Benefits of Payment Devices

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers recently held its three-day Underwriting and Collections Conference in November. Several key topics took center stage, including GPS device analysis, DMS solutions, collections, underwriting and regulatory compliance, among much more. "The conference ... [Read More]

iMETRIK Solutions Plans Free Webinar for Dealers, Lenders

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MONTREAL — iMETRIK Solutions is offering a free Webinar for lenders and buy-here, pay-here dealers who are interested in learning more about how technology can improve loan performance. The presentation titled "Best Practices with GPS Collection and Recovery Tools" will be ... [Read More]

ABI: Bankruptcies Approach Four-Year Highs

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Total bankruptcy filings continue to trend higher this year — reaching levels not seen in four years — according to the most recent data compiled by the American Bankruptcy Institute. In the third quarter of 2009 alone, ABI found that ... [Read More]

TransUnion: Less Demand, Fewer Auto Loans Lead to Higher Delinquencies

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — In its latest auto lending analysis, TransUnion.com discovered that the national 60-day delinquency rate climbed between the second and third quarters from 0.73 percent to 0.81 percent. Meanwhile, the year-over-year delinquency rate grew by 1.25 percent in the third ... [Read More]

Fitch: Auto ABS Beats Seasonality Trend But Higher Losses, Delinquencies to Remain

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Despite various negative indicators, U.S. auto asset-backed securities' delinquency and annualized net losses actually improved at a time of the year when performance characteristically begins to deteriorate, according to Fitch Ratings. In fact, the company found that 60-plus ... [Read More]

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