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EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
This artificial intelligence is pretty smart, eh? That sentiment might be held by at least some Canadians who are already embedding AI into everyday decisions, often in ways that extend beyond simple assistance into early autonomy, even while concerns about ... Read More
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... Read More
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... Read More
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here

Recovery of Used-Vehicle Prices Boosts Residuals for SUVs, Trucks

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Many auto companies curtailed leasing in 2008 as residual values caused a lot of concerns. As DBRS pointed out in its latest report, residual values are a critical component of auto asset-backed securities' rating criteria. "One of the ... [Read More]

Fireside Bank Exits Auto Finance Business

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Unitrin, which is Fireside Bank's parent company, announced today that the subsidiary is suspending new lending activity and exiting the auto finance business. Basically, Unitrin said this decision follows a review into the strategic alternatives for Fireside. The move ... [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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Kia, CUDL Team Up to Offer Discounts to Credit Union Members

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ONTARIO, Calif. — CUDL and Kia Motors America announced they have entered a  new partnership to provide credit union members discounts on new 2008 and 2009 vehicle purchases. The new partnership between the Credit Union Service Organization and KMA provides members ... [Read More]

GMAC Responds to Concerns Over Its Wholesale Financing, Curtailment Practices

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — In a statement released this week, GMAC Financial Services said it is doing everything it can to provide broad-based funding support for dealerships during the difficult economy. For instance, even with the tight credit markets, the company said it ... [Read More]

Experian Automotive: Auto Delinquencies Climb by Double Digits

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — This morning, Experian Automotive announced that 60-day past due climbed by double digits year-over-year from the fourth quarter of 2007 to 2008. More specifically, the company discovered that these delinquencies are up nearly 17 percent. Currently, 1.04 percent of ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Capital Infuses Summit with $20 Million Revolving Credit Facility

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo Preferred Capital announced this week that it recently added $20 million to Summit Financial Corp.'s existing Bank of America Business Credit facility of $55 million, bringing the total facility to $75 million. Currently in its ... [Read More]

Finance Express Teams Up with ComplyNet to Offer Red Flags Assistance

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express, a leading provider of Web-based financial services and technology for independent auto dealerships, recently announced that ComplyNet Corp. has entered an agreement to join the its online dealer management system. ComplyNet offers online and ... [Read More]

TransUnion: Worst in Auto-Loan Delinquencies May be Over

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Throughout the nation, the 60-day auto delinquency rate climbed by almost 9 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter, according to TransUnion.com. Discussing these results with SubPrime Auto Finance News, Pete Turek indicated that delinquencies will rise 41 percent through ... [Read More]

AFCD, Nowcom to Offer Dealers More Lender Opportunities

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Automotive Finance Consumer Division and Nowcom Corp. announced today that they will soon begin providing dealers access to new lender opportunities via XpressCredit. This lending platform will be made available through their fully integrated dealer management system called ... [Read More]

Key AutoFinance Launches New Floor-Planning Program

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — To help its members, the American International Auto Dealers Association's affinity partner, Key AutoFinance, has introduced Key Inventory Management. The program is a Web-based solution designed to help dealers take greater control of the management of floor plan ... [Read More]

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