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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
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... 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

Chrysler Financial Realigns Staffing to Meet Current Economic Climate

Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Financial recently announced it is restructuring its business operations to better align to the current market environment. This restructuring includes a reduction in the company's work force of about 9 percent. Officials attributed this need for ... [Read More]

GMAC Speaks Out After GM Gains Court Approval to Sell Assets

Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — On the heels of General Motors announcing it received bankruptcy court approval to sell its assets to a new company, GMAC Financial Services announced its reaction. The company indicated that it has been notified that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ... [Read More]

Bankruptcies Continue to Climb Year-Over-Year

Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings came in at a level that was 36.5 percent higher for the first six months of this year, compared to last year, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. Based on data from the National ... [Read More]

ABA: Direct Auto Loan Delinquencies Jump a Percentage Point

Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — While indirect auto loan delinquencies showed some improvement in the first quarter, direct auto loan delinquencies were another story, according to the American Bankers Association. On the positive side, the ABA announced today that indirect delinquencies dropped slightly ... [Read More]

BHPH Dealers Discuss Best Practices, Alternatives to Repossession

Thursday, Jul. 2, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. —  As an eroding economy impacts businesses and car shoppers across the board, many buy-here, pay-here dealers are often faced with the challenge of customers not being able to make their payments. But many times, there are alternatives ... [Read More]

SBA Kicks Off Floor Plan Program for Dealers

Thursday, Jul. 2, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Starting on Wednesday, auto, RV and other dealerships could start applying for Small Business Administration-guaranteed dealer floor plan financing, which can make it easier for these small businesses to borrow against their inventory and increase their cash flow. ... [Read More]

TransUnion Launches New Tools for Dealers, Lenders

Thursday, Jul. 2, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — In response to auto-loan delinquencies growing by more than 27 percent over the last year, TransUnion has launched new tools to help dealers and lenders better analyze consumers. To assist the industry in today's dynamic economic climate, TransUnion introduced the availability of ... [Read More]

NVCP Partners with Driveway Financial to Bring More Lenders to Dealers

Thursday, Jul. 2, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — The National Vehicle Certification Program Group announced it has partnered with Driveway Financial Services to bring additional lenders to independent and franchised dealers currently certifying vehicles through its program. The NVCP certified pre-owned program includes a physical inspection, ... [Read More]

GMAC Says Some Chrysler Dealers Not Meeting Credit Requirements for Long-Term Wholesaling

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — As many are aware, GMAC recently struck a deal to help Chrysler dealers; however, some these dealers are being left out in the cold because they do not meet credit requirements. GMAC confirmed late last week that not all Chrysler dealers ... [Read More]

CAR Financial Names New Territory Manager

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — CAR Financial Services recently announced the addition of a new executive in the role of territory manager. Taking on this position is Ted Plummer, who rejoined the CAR Financial sales team on June 23. In the role of territory ... [Read More]

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