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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

Tracker Marine Financial Services Teams Up with AppOne

Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — Tracker Marine Financial Services recently announced it has selected AppOne to automate its finance process. AppOne is a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. Meanwhile, Tracker Marine Financial Services is an affiliate of Bass Pro Shops and ... [Read More]

CNW: More Customers with FICOs Below 670 Gaining Approval

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — After plummeting to an average of 6.52 percent in October of last year, the number of customers approved for vehicles with a FICO under 670 is slowly climbing upward, according to the latest data from CNW Research. In ... [Read More]

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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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GMAC to Add 200 Positions in N.C.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue recently announced that GMAC Financial Services will invest more than $16.4 million to grow its Charlotte operations. GMAC confirmed this announcement. The expansion is expected to create 200 finance, marketing, IT and related ... [Read More]

NCCI Names COO

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — National Creditors Connection Inc., a leading provider of nationwide field call services, announced it has promoted senior vice president Jerry Rahon to chief operating officer. Rahon received a unanimous vote of confidence from NCCI's board of directors ... [Read More]

NAF Association Announces Details for Non-Prime Conference

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association's 13th Annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference will be held June 3 to 5 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth. The conference opens with a reception in the exhibit hall at 5:30 ... [Read More]

Compli Names New COO

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli announced recently that Chris Grebisz will become the company's new chief operating officer on April 1, 2009. Ken Thrasher, chairman and chief executive officer of Compli, said that Grebisz's executive experience will help the company form new ... [Read More]

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]

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]

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]

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