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Artificial Intelligence
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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
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
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here

Ford Credit Back in the Black But Expects Second Half to Show Less Strength

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — In a positive turn of events, Ford Credit announced today that it has posted net income of $413 million for the second quarter, a significant improvement of $1.8 billion from a net loss of $1.4 billion last year. ... [Read More]

Infiniti Launches Special Summer Financing/Lease Rates

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Infiniti announced this week that it is now it is running special leasing and financing terms through Aug. 31. The automaker is offering zero percent financing on select 2009 models. Additionally, special lease rates are also available. For example, a lease on the 2009 ... [Read More]

Prestige Financial Names Executive VP of Ops

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services recently named an executive vice president of operations. Promoted to this position is Rich Hyde. In this role, Hyde will oversee loan servicing, operations policy and client special situations for the Salt Lake City-based ... [Read More]

XpressCredit’s Web Site Gets a Makeover

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit announced the introduction of a redesigned Web site with a more streamlined navigation flow and more comprehensive information on the company's product offerings. In addition to an entirely new look, some features of the new site, which ... [Read More]

Spinella: Subprime Continues to Take it on the Chin

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Apparently, gaining approval on an average auto loan is easier today than it has been since October 2008; however, subprime approvals aren't so easy to obtain, according to Art Spinella, of CNW Research. Spinella explained that while subprime ... [Read More]

Credit Union Offers Special Summer Auto Loan Rates

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BURBANK, Calif. — Lockheed Federal Credit Union announced it has slashed summer rates on new and used car loans as a part of its Summer Loan Sale, which will run through Aug. 31. "Consumers can save a bundle with special new ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Provides $20 Million Revolving Credit to Tower Loan

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo Preferred Capital, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Co, announced it has recently added $20 million to Tower Loan of Mississippi and its affiliated consumer lending companies' existing credit  facility, bringing the total facility to ... [Read More]

New Product Introduced to Help Dealers Prescreen Floor Traffic, Prospects

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Iowa-based Dealer Marketing Services, the creators of ProMax Online, recently announced the introduction of a system that can help dealers to pre-qualify consumers for auto financing by simply entering the consumer's name and address into the Instant Screen ... [Read More]

Chase Maintains Lower Auto Originations

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Chase reported today that auto originations were down for the second quarter in both an annual comparison and a quarter-to-quarter review. Auto loan originations came in at $5.3 billion, down 5 percent from $5.6 billion in the first quarter ... [Read More]

NICB, Authorities Respond to Challenge of Consumers Fraudulently Reporting Vehicles Stolen to Avoid Payments

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES PLAINES, Ill. — According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a trend has been emerging as consumers struggle to pay their bills. Rather than walking away from vehicle payments that can no longer be afforded, apparently many consumers are reporting ... [Read More]

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