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This Month's Focus

Artificial Intelligence

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

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

Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA

Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM

Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here

700Credit integrates with One View for sensitive information storage & more

700Credit integrates with One View for secure information storage

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024, 10:51 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

One View and 700Credit are now working together to leverage their specialties in document management solutions and credit, compliance and fraud prevention tools, respectively. The companies highlighted on Tuesday that their integration provides mutual clients a direct integration to capture ... [Read More]

3 commissioners gain confirmation at FTC

3 commissioners gain confirmation at FTC

Monday, Mar. 11, 2024, 11:35 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Three members of the Federal Trade Commission were confirmed on Friday. Two commissioners — Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak — are beginning their first term, while the third — Rebecca Kelly Slaughter — is starting a second term. Ferguson and ... [Read More]

Fed reiterates rate strategy in separate appearances

Fed reiterates rate strategy in separate appearances

Friday, Mar. 8, 2024, 11:18 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and Fed governor Michelle Bowman made separate public appearances on Thursday, but each policymaker maintained similar stances on how the entity is approaching interest rates and inflation. Appearing before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee ... [Read More]

PODCAST: When retail car prices might decrease noticeably

PODCAST: When retail car prices might decrease noticeably

Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024, 10:15 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Cherokee Media Group asked Jessica Caldwell of Edmunds a question that undoubtedly many consumers and perhaps some dealerships and finance companies are wondering, too. “Will retail prices for both used and new vehicles ever soften back to what they were ... [Read More]

FCC roundup: Actions involving AI, robocalls and connected cars

FCC building for web

Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024, 02:27 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Artificial intelligence has permeated much of auto finance. But the use of AI by bad actors triggered the Federal Communications Commission to make multiple moves in recent weeks. The FCC recently announced the unanimous adoption of a declaratory ruling that ... [Read More]

3 credit & financing capabilities of NCC Clarity

NCC Clarity

Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024, 11:21 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Del Grande Dealer Group CEO Jeremy Beaver called the latest tool from National Credit Center (NCC) a “game changer.” What triggered such a reaction about the NCC Clarity credit report? “It allows our team to quickly focus on the most ... [Read More]

Agora welcomes Mancero as managing director

Agora welcomes Mancero as managing director

Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, 11:02 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

A familiar name in the subprime auto finance industry now is part of Agora Data. The fintech company — which provides technology, capital and guidance with predictable contract performance and analytics for the subprime space — announced the appointment of ... [Read More]

Open Lending gives Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards to 20 finance providers

award winner

Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, 10:35 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Soon after releasing its full Vehicle Accessibility Report, Open Lending Corp. recognized 20 credit unions and banks on Tuesday through its inaugural Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards (EVAAs). Executives highlighted the winning banks and credit unions are Open Lending partners that ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Discussing sharper alternative data with Equifax

Monday, Mar. 4, 2024, 11:53 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Alternative data isn’t new in auto financing. But Lena Bourgeois, senior vice president of vertical markets at Equifax, explained why alternative data is now more refined to the benefit of finance companies of all sizes. Bourgeois discussed that topic and ... [Read More]

NAF Association opens nominations for Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award

Monday, Mar. 4, 2024, 11:53 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

It might be tough to top the emotional scene that unfolded when the National Automotive Finance Association gave the inaugural Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award last year. But undoubtedly the association will try as it opened nominations for the accolade to ... [Read More]

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