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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

Fed: Average Amount Financed on New-Car Loan Remains at Lowest Point for Years of Data Available

Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The average amount financed on a new-car loan at auto finance companies continues to remain at an extremely low level, according to the Federal Reserve. Its latest analysis found that this figure is $22,922, up just slightly from ... [Read More]

FinCo Launches Buy-Here, Pay-There Approach to Help Dealers Finance Subprime Customers

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. — When explaining the central message of what FinCo Management can offer, company founder and president Toby Reiley challenges dealers with the following question: "How many subprime customers have you lost because you can't get them bought?" In other ... [Read More]

Bernanke Willing to Revisit TALF Program to Provide More Auto Industry Relief

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — SubPrime Auto Finance News obtained a copy of a letter several members of Congress sent to Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner yesterday that requests more auto industry relief from the Term Asset-Backed Securities ... [Read More]

GMAC Appoints Corporate Treasurer

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW  YORK — Earlier this week, GMAC Financial Services announced that it has named a corporate treasurer. Taking on the position is Jeffrey Brown, In this role, he will have responsibility for all treasury activities, including funding and balance sheet management. He ... [Read More]

Bankruptcies Expected to Surpass 1 Million This Year

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings increased 29.2 percent nationwide in February from the same period a year ago, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute, which relies on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center. The overall February consumer filing ... [Read More]

Prestige Financial, Wells Fargo Preferred Capital Extend Credit Relationship

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial announced that it has established a three-year senior secured line of credit with Wells Fargo Preferred Capital. The facility will replace an existing line of credit and support ongoing financing activities.  WFPC will act both ... [Read More]

CarBiz, DSC of Indiana to Launch LHPH Program, More at NABD

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — CarBiz and Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana have partnered to launch a Lease-Here, Pay-Here program that can provide dealers with access to $100 million in new capital. The program will be formally launched during the National Alliance of ... [Read More]

UPDATED: Fed, Treasury Kick Off Process for First Round of TALF Funding

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board officially announced the launch of the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility this morning, saying the program has the potential to generate up to $1 trillion of lending for businesses ... [Read More]

XpressCredit Reveals Partnership with USA Auto Loans

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. —  XpressCredit announced its technology is now available to the USA Auto Loans network of dealers through a new partnership. USA Auto Loans specializes in connecting independent dealers with subprime and prime lenders, as well as other products that aid dealers. ... [Read More]

Fitch Posts Negative Outlook for Auto Finance Industry; Looks at Specific Lenders

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — In its latest market analysis, Fitch Ratings shared its take on what 2009 will likely bring for auto finance metrics. Getting even more specific, Fitch took a close look at how some captive and non-companies are performing to ... [Read More]

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