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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

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]

XpressCredit Expands Loan Origination System

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – XpressCredit announced earlier this week that it has enhanced its loan origination system with a new customer information verification tool. Basically, FacTrack is designed to be a flexible feature that allows lenders to verify and cross-reference customer ... [Read More]

AmeriCredit Extends Warehouse Facility; Improves Credit Results, Balance Sheet

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Sharing the company's results for the period, AmeriCredit executives described the fiscal-year third quarter as "productive and successful." More specifically, the quarter included an amendment and extension to AmeriCredit's master warehouse credit facility, seasonal improvements in the company's ... [Read More]

First Advantage CREDCO Partners with Finance Express

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — First Advantage CREDCO announced Monday it has integrated its credit-based information solutions with Finance Express, a provider of online finance services and technology to independent dealers. As part of the partnership, First Advantage CREDCO will provide dealers with ... [Read More]

Acura Financial Services Makes Debut

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — In order to better meet the needs of its luxury brand's dealers and customers, American Honda Finance Corp. recently launched a separate financial services offering for Acura. According to officials, the introduction of Acura Financial Services is just ... [Read More]

Soft Sales Volumes, High Credit-Loss Provisions Impact Ford Credit’s 1Q Performance

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Like many of its peers in the industry, Ford Motor Credit's first-quarter performance was negatively affected by credit restrictions as well as low consumer confidence and job losses through the country, according to the company.  Specifically, in its preliminary quarterly ... [Read More]

Capital One Auto Finance Back in the Black After Tough 4Q

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One's National Lending segment reported that economic deterioration ramped up in the first quarter, most particularly in the labor markets, hurting this division. However, interestingly enough, the officials said that their auto finance unit proved to be ... [Read More]

ARA Teams with DRN to Help Recovery Agents Improve Returns for Lenders

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The American Recovery Association and Digital Recognition Network, which specializes in license plate recognition, announced this week that they have joined together for a three-year marketing and sales agreement. The agreement means ARA will utilize DRN's license plate recognition ... [Read More]

Zoombak Launches Referral Program that Offers Cash for New Customers

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Zoombak recently announced the launch of its new Customer Referral Program, which is designed to reward customers for word-of-mouth marketing and to drive sales of its GPS locator technology. The company will send $25 in cash to customers ... [Read More]

GMAC Honors Community Service of Associates

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — GMAC Financial Services announced the recipients of its biannual Community Leadership Award this week, which is created to recognize exemplary volunteerism and the charitable giving of its associates. The announcement of these recipients is in connection with National Volunteer ... [Read More]

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