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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
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
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. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
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
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

Bankruptcy Filings Hit New Nine-Month Record Since 2005

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For the first time since 2005, bankruptcy filings jumped past the 1 million mark during the first three calendar quarters of a year, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. Relying on data on from the National Bankruptcy Research ... [Read More]

Former AmeriCredit Exec Joins XpressCredit as Director of Lender Development

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit today announced the hiring of a former AmeriCredit executive as director of lender development. Taking on this position is Rory Noske. Noske brings more than 18 years of experience, developing business relationships in the auto financial services ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Adds Red Flags Reporting

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack customers now have access to Red Flags Reporting. The Red Flags Rules are expected to be enforced starting Nov. 1.  The addition is designed to help dealers in providing an audit trail and ensuring employees are complying with the Red ... [Read More]

CarBiz Names New COO, Reports Upswing in 2Q Earnings

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — CarBiz recently announced that it has appointed a new chief operating officer, and the company also reported that its second-quarter earnings climbed significantly year-over-year. Named as COO was Paul Whitley, who was previously the director of finance for ... [Read More]

Fitch: U.S. Auto ABS Delinquencies in August Close to 10-Year High

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Sixty-plus-day delinquency levels on U.S. prime auto loan ABS jumped 10.4 percent in August to 0.85 percent, which approached the 10-year record high set back in the first quarter, Fitch Ratings reported this week. The decade high is ... [Read More]

ABA Says Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Improved

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Although overall consumer delinquencies reached a record mark during the second quarter, auto loans — both direct and indirect — showed significant improvement during the period, according to the American Bankers Association. Specifically, direct auto loan delinquencies dropped 55 basis ... [Read More]

Drive Financial Introduces Revamped Finance Program

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Drive Financial rolled out its revamped finance program for dealers late last week, and some of the changes include restructured tiers and various provisions that give dealers greater flexibility in setting up deals for customers. To shed some light ... [Read More]

CPS Secures Credit Line Allowing It to Return to Contract Origination Growth

Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced it has acquired a new credit facility from Fortress Credit Corp. in the amount of $50 million. The facility will be secured by auto receivables that the company now has or will have after ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Grants Automotive Credit New Credit Facility

Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo Preferred Capital announced it has provided Automotive Credit Corp. with a senior credit facility worth $50 million. "Wells Fargo Preferred Capital's industry knowledge and expertise gives us great comfort as we enter into a relationship ... [Read More]

How is Floor Plan ABS Performing?

Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — While fears abounded about dealers' ability to pay floor planning, especially at General Motors and Chrysler, with sales being down so much historically, the early payment analysis is in. And largely, it is positive. According to DBRS, the ... [Read More]

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