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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

Chase Names Manager of San Diego Custom Finance Center

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — Chase Auto Finance has named an industry veteran to serve as manager of its Custom Finance Business Center in San Diego. Heading up this center will be Cesar Martinez. "Chase offers local customer service to provide our San ... [Read More]

AIADA Teams Up with KeyBank for Free Dealer Webinar

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American International Automobile Dealers Association is hosting a free Webinar with its affinity partner KeyBank next week for dealers interested in establishing and maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with floor-plan lenders "Build a Win-Win Relationship with Your Floor ... [Read More]

GM Taps AmeriCredit to Offer Subvented Subprime Financing

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH — General Motors recently called on AmeriCredit to offer a subvented program for franchised dealers looking to get credit-challenged customers into new 2009 and 2010 GM models. "The program is structured similar to other manufacturer subvention programs," Caitlin DeYoung, ... [Read More]

CNW: Fewer Auto Loan Applications Approved Across Credit Spectrum

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Apparently, after gaining ground for several months, the share of auto loans receiving approval has now begun to drop, CNW Research discovered in its latest analysis. However, on the brighter side, consumers appear to believe that credit is ... [Read More]

Shilson: Less than 20% of Special Finance Deals Successful

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — I recently surveyed mid-year 2009 buy-here, pay-here industry results and I learned the following: 1. Sales have been, for the most part, comparable to the same period of last year. Only operators who have expanded operations, added additional sales ... [Read More]

Teres Solutions Teams Up with RateGenius to Increase Direct Auto Loans

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — Teres Solutions announced a new partnership with RateGenius to grow its clients direct auto lending business. Basically, Teres will integrate the RateGenius direct auto loan refinancing solution into its SAIL lending platform. "Whether or not automobile sales are growing, there's ... [Read More]

Fitch: Used-Value Rebound Drives Up Auto Lease ABS Performance

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Auto lease asset-backed securities took a big hit last year causing a decreased appetite to offer leases. This ultimately caused several automakers to leave the leasing market; however, according to Fitch Ratings, it's a much different story this year. ... [Read More]

Zag.com’s New Car-Buying Site Gives Consumers Donation Opportunity

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Zag.com announced the launch of a new site today called DrivingDonations.com, which in addition to saving consumers an average of $4,500 on a new-car purchase, will also donate $50 to a charity of the consumer's choice. Basically, while the ... [Read More]

Chase Ramps Up Auto Loan Originations 82% Year-Over-Year

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — After a significant reduction in auto loan originations last year, Chase Auto Finance is continuing to ramp these transaction ramp back up, ultimately increasing originations 82 percent year-over-year. On Wednesday, the company reported that third-quarter auto finance originations ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Offers Update on Credit Warehouse Facilities

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently announced some changes to its credit warehouse facilities. The company said it increased the amount of its revolving secured warehouse facility with an institutional investor from $50 million to $75 million. In addition, the ... [Read More]

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