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COMMENTARY: Inventory acquisition in the AI age
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 01:00 PM
While many dealers have always “trusted their gut,” the old instinct-driven approach to buying used car inventory is quickly becoming obsolete. For decades, dealers relied on a familiar formula: when a vehicle sold, replace it with another one just like ... Read More
AI at car dealerships: a ‘crawl, walk, run’ evolution with data at foundation
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 11:54 AM
When it comes to practical applications of artificial intelligence for car dealers, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Or a “crawl, walk, run” approach, says QuoreAI founder and CEO Todd Smith. “There’s no (case where you) plug in AI and ... Read More
Marketing for car dealerships in the age of AI
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 11:34 AM
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies do business — and the automotive industry is no exception. In fact, most dealers have already embraced AI models and incorporated them into their daily operations. From analyzing data ... Read More
Battery coverage for used EVs with Scott Lear of Dealer Benefit
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 08:02 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. Scott Lear, who is president of Dealer Benefit, took ... Listen Here
Cost considerations of fleet management with David Prusinski of VMS
Wednesday, May. 27, 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. David Prusinski, who is CEO of Vehicle Management Systems ... Listen Here
TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 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. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here

GMAC Says it Will Boost Tier 1 Capital

Tuesday, May. 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — On Monday, GMAC Financial Services confirmed capital requirements resulting from the Federal Reserve's Supervisory Capital Assessment Program. Basically, as part of this program, GMAC said by Nov. 9, it plans to increase the common shareholder equity component of ... [Read More]

Hudson: Consumer Credit Fairness Act Could Hurt Industry

Tuesday, May. 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — A bill currently being considered by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee could prove to be harmful for subprime auto financing and for used-vehicle dealers, and the industry should be aware of its potentially "dangerous" impact, according to Tom Hudson, an attorney ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report

Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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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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XpressCredit Partners with East Coast Funding

Tuesday, May. 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit announced recently that it has formed a partnership with East Coast Funding Group, an auto lender based out of Great Neck, N.Y. As part of their relationship, East Coast Funding can utilize XpressCredit's patent-pending technology — including the ... [Read More]

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]

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]

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