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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

Regional Acceptance Names Collection Agency of the Year

Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GREENVILLE, N.C. — On Monday, Regional Acceptance Corp. named its 2008 Collection Agency of the Year. Accepting this honor is accounts receivable management firm Central Credit Services. This is the fourth year Regional has handed out a Collection Agency of the ... [Read More]

Consumer Perception of Loan Rejection Leads Industry to Lose $10 Billion in 1Q Auto Sales

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — The average FICO score for a new-vehicle buyer hit its lowest level since May 2006, according to the latest CNW Research data. This figure came in at 722 in March and includes buyers who financed, leased and paid ... [Read More]

Strategic Marketing Launches Money-Bank Guarantee for Dealers

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Strategic Marketing recently announced it is now offering direct mail with a no-risk, money back guarantee. This program can give dealers assurance that their advertising funds will be protected and refunded by Strategic Marketing if a certain return ... [Read More]

CarBiz Launches New Web Site

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — CarBiz announced today that it has launched a new lease-here, pay-here Web site. CarBiz officials said they offer a variety of services to consumers and dealers from buying cars to providing financing and leasing, as well as operating ... [Read More]

VINtek Introduces Dealer Monitoring Program for Lenders

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — Philadelphia-based VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management services and direct auto finance solutions for banks, credit unions and other auto finance lenders, announced the launch of its Dealer Monitoring Program. The new offering is a risk ... [Read More]

KeyBanc Predicts Resurgence in New-Vehicle Sales Over Next Several Months

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEVELAND — The rising demand for used vehicles and loosening of financing will soon translate into increased demand for new-vehicle sales, according to the latest report from KeyBanc. Driving this expected ramp up of demand are improving retail auto financing and ... [Read More]

Wachovia Dealer Services Joins AppOne Platform

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, announced today that Wachovia Dealer Services, a Wells Fargo Co., has joined its platform. Wachovia Dealer Services, the fifth-largest auto finance company in the nation, will purchase automotive retail ... [Read More]

RouteOne Teams Up with DealerCentric to Assist Dealers

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne announced that it has completed integration with DealerCentric. DealerCentric can enable dealers to capture and convert leads to credit applications and qualify online or offline consumers to specific vehicles and lender programs at the beginning of ... [Read More]

Westlake Financial Enters New State

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services recently announced its expansion into a new state — the Louisiana market. This brings Westlake's operations to a total of 36 states. Contracts for Louisiana will be accepted starting April 20. Geoff Branda, vice president of IT ... [Read More]

Louisiana Credit Union First to Join AppOne’s Credit Union Platform

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, announced that it has added the first credit union on its credit union platform. Joining this platform is Dow Louisiana Federal Credit Union. Using the AppOne platform, DLFCU is ... [Read More]

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