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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
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
Why now is the time used-car leasing might gain sustained momentum
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:25 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. FlexPath DXP chief executive officer Tarry Shebesta draws on ... Listen Here

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]

EZ Dealer Finance Adds Multiple Used Leasing Sources to System

Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. — EZ Dealer Finance announced this week that it now has multiple used-car leasing sources for its application system. Ultimately, this means dealers have more options to offer to their customers. "We will give independent dealers more options ... [Read More]

Centrro Acquires BarNone

Thursday, Sep. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OAKLAND, Calif. — On Wednesday, Centrro announced it has purchased BarNone, a provider of specialty finance and consumer services, from First Advantage Corp. Centrro specializes in offering a vertical search engine to help consumers find personal financial products that complement their ... [Read More]

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