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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

President Obama Taps Bloom for New Position

Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In addition to retaining his role as senior adviser to the Secretary of Treasury for the President's Task Force on the Automotive Industry, President Obama announced Monday that Ron Bloom is also taking on the role as the ... [Read More]

Deal Pack DMS Adds Floor Planning

Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Advanced Business Computers of America recently announced an improvement to its DMS system, which is called Deal Pack. The DMS system now offers a fully integrated floor planning solution for dealers. From roll fees to floor plan reserves, ... [Read More]

RouteOne Announces New Integrations

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne has partnered with two new companies to further enhance its dealer offerings.  In one of the partnerships, RouteOne announced it is now incorporating Carfax Vehicle History Reports into its company's Web-based platform. This can give dealers access to their ... [Read More]

New Data Finds that Subprime, Deep Subprime Outstanding Balances Continue to Grow

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COSTA MESA, Calif., and NEW YORK — Apparently, consumers are continuing to migrate to lower credit bands. In fact, the number of consumers falling into the super-prime category has dropped by 10 percent since the third quarter of 2008, as measured ... [Read More]

Bankruptcy Filings Climb Over Last August

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Bankruptcy filings in August again increased over the same month in the prior year. However, on the brighter side, the number of filings was a decline from July. More specifically, the American Bankruptcy Institution reported 119,874 consumer bankruptcy ... [Read More]

AWARE: Transportation is Vital to Job Seekers

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As many Americans this Labor Day deal with record high levels of unemployment, Americans Well-Informed on Auto Retailing Economics pointed out that the importance of transportation when looking for jobs is vital. The group went on to say ... [Read More]

Digital Recognition Network Partners with TFS to Recover Vehicles

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — With many companies and reports finding that repossessions and defaults are on the upswing, recovering these vehicles has become even more important to lessening charge-offs and bolstering bottom lines. To help recover these vehicles, Toyota Financial Services recently ... [Read More]

TransUnion: Annual Auto Loan Delinquencies Continue Climb

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — TransUnion.com discovered that the national 60-day auto delinquency rate declined between the first and second quarter from 0.83 percent to 0.73 percent. However, the annual delinquency rate was another story. The company reported that the annual rate climbed 7.35 ... [Read More]

BMW Financial Teams Up with Chordiant to Improve Collections

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CUPERTINO, Calif. — In tough economic times, customers can get behind or become unable to make payments. Walking the line between getting the customer current and keeping him willing to pay and hurting the relationship can be tricky.  With Chordiant Software's ... [Read More]

RouteOne Completes Westlake Integration

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently announced that it has completed integration with California-based Westlake Financial Services. Westlake funds contracts through a network of more than 5,000 new and used dealerships throughout the United States. It is the financial services arm ... [Read More]

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