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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

Westlake Financial Joins RouteOne

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services announced the national rollout of its integration with RouteOne's credit application management system. The national rollout kicked off last week. Ian Anderson, president of Westlake Financial, explained that Westlake's integration with RouteOne is part ... [Read More]

Flexco Teams Up with IFS for Financing, More

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Flexco Fleet Lease Exchange Co. announced it has engaged Innovative Funding Services to provide funding and other services for the employees of their client companies. Flexco said it provides a reliable remarketing outlet for companies who look to ... [Read More]

BHPH AutoMax Acquires Auto Group, Signs Inventory Supply Deal

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MARIETTA, Ga. — In early December of 2008, the chief executive officer of AutoMax Group entered into an agreement to acquire the AutoMax trade name and the company, which is now incorporated in Georgia. On Dec. 12, AutoMax agreed to acquire ... [Read More]

DBRS Reports Significant Auto ABS Volume Funded Privately

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Auto asset-backed securities declined 50.2 percent last year, according to the latest data from DBRS. However, once the capital markets improve, the company predicts that auto ABS will climb significantly. More specifically, over the past few years, ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Reaches 730 Finance Sources, More

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack recently announced that it has now reached 730 finance sources on its platform. The company also reported that it has upgraded its compliance solution, added DealerSocket to its OpenTrack program and teamed up with TK Carsites. ... [Read More]

Bankruptcies Could Climb By More Than 30% This Year

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The majority of participants, 65 percent, in a recent American Bankruptcy Institute Quick Poll predicted that bankruptcies in 2009 would increase by at least 35 percent over the nearly 1.1 million cases filed in 2008. Fifty-three percent of ... [Read More]

Suzuki Partners with GE Money to Help Dealers Finance Powersports Customers

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
KETTERING, Ohio — GE Money, a division of GE Capital, and American Suzuki Motor Corp. announced a multi-year agreement to provide consumer financing for its motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and scooters. The Suzuki Installment Finance program, managed by GE Money's Sales ... [Read More]

JM&A Group Offers Profit Guarantee Per Finance Deal

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — JM&A Group announced it is now guaranteeing a specific profit per finance deal for new dealer customers. Those dealers now have the assurance of adding $200 to their bottom line for each deal, what company officials tout as the industry's ... [Read More]

Invest in America Credit Union Partnership Expands Even Further

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — CUDL officials announced this week that they're partnering with the creator of the "Invest in America" program, which is aimed at helping financing credit union members looking to buy vehicles from General Motors and Chrysler. The partnership links CUDL and ... [Read More]

ADP, Reynolds Join to Create New Company

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — ADP and Reynolds and Reynolds this week unveiled what they hope will be another successful collaboration with the goal of enhancing the loan origination process via a new company, Open Dealer Exchange. Officials described Open Dealer Exchange as a ... [Read More]

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