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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

FTC Delays Red Flag Rule Enforcement

Thursday, May. 7, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it will the delay enforcement of the new Red Flags Rule until Aug. 1 to give creditors and financial institutions more time to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs. This ... [Read More]

Fed Banking Supervisors Offer Update on Capital Assessment of 19 Bank Holding Companies

Thursday, May. 7, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During this period of extraordinary economic uncertainty, the U.S. federal banking supervisors believe it to be important for the largest U.S. bank holding companies to have a capital buffer sufficient to withstand losses and sustain lending even in ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!

How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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MyAutoloan.com Witnesses Increased Consumer Demand

Thursday, May. 7, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — MyAutoloan.com, an online auto loan finance company, recently reported that it has seen a significant increase in customer auto loan applications for the first quarter of 2009 and continuing into the second quarter. MyAutoloan.com, which is an online ... [Read More]

VeriFacts, Triad Financial Team Up to Ramp Up Services

Thursday, May. 7, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — VeriFacts Inc., a leading provider of skip trace solutions, and Triad Financial recently announced their partnership to offer a one-stop shop of services. In combination with VeriFacts POEExtreme package, the new menu includes: —Debtor and asset ... [Read More]

Chrysler Financial Halts Floor Planning, Chrysler Subvented Rates

Tuesday, May. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — As a result of Chrysler filing for Chapter 11, Chrysler Financial announced this week that it is required to temporarily suspend dealer wholesale financing in the U.S. and Canada, effective immediately. This will continue as financial company ... [Read More]

GMAC Extends Curtailment Waiver for Dealers, Now Accepting Non-Franchise Wholesaling Applications

Tuesday, May. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — GMAC executives said the company is continuing to demonstrate its support of automotive dealers by announcing additional actions, including extending the curtailment waiver for the month of May and accepting new applications for wholesale financing from qualified U.S. ... [Read More]

Bankruptcies Continue Double-Digit Year-Over-Year Climb

Tuesday, May. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings again climbed by double digits in April, jumping a total of 36 percent from a year ago, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute, which relies on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center. The ... [Read More]

Westlake Financial Enters Hawaii

Tuesday, May. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services has recently expanded into the state of Hawaii. The company now operates in 37 states, with Hawaii officially being added the first of May. "We are very excited to provide an additional lending source to ... [Read More]

NABD 2009 Coming Up Next Month

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers' 11th annual national conference will kick off next month with a focus on "New BHPH Profit Opportunities In the Current Environment." The educational program at NABD 2009 — scheduled for May ... [Read More]

NAF Association Unveils Conference Lineup

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association released the details of its 13th Annual Non-Prime Auto Finance Conference, which will be held June 3-5 at the Renaissance Worthington in Fort Worth, Texas. Basically, the conference will address the hurdles associated ... [Read More]

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