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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

CEO Talks about Goals for Daimler Financial During Official Launch of Ops Center

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Daimler Financial Services Americas officially launched its new, cutting-edge, 164,000-square-foot operations center this week, which employs 550 people and has the capacity for 800. During an outdoor celebration that included all Texas employees, U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger, ... [Read More]

Completion of Whole-Loan Sale Hurts 3Q Results for CPS

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — In reporting its third quarter results, Consumer Portfolio Services announced a loss, indicating that the company took a hit from its whole-loan sale in September. Basically, officials explained that CPS incurred a loss on the transaction as the ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

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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NADA Cautions Dealers to Be Alert for Fraud Scheme

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — The National Auto Dealers Association issued a fraud alert this week, saying that the U.S. Department of the Treasury is investigating cases where individuals are using counterfeit documents that appear to be issued by the Treasury Department to ... [Read More]

AmeriCredit Reduces Originations Even Further

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — AmeriCredit announced Monday that it is further reducing monthly auto loan originations to $100 million and closely monitoring its warehouse covenants in an effort to withstand the difficult operating environment and come through the other side. "With ... [Read More]

Fitch: Subprime Auto ABS Soar to 11-Year High

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — While delinquencies on prime auto asset-back securities remained stable in September, subprime auto ABS delinquencies were a completely different story. Fitch Ratings announced today that that subprime delinquencies have reached an 11-year high, possibly paving the way for ... [Read More]

First Advantage CREDCO Launches Stacked Credit Report for RouteOne Dealers

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — First Advantage CREDCO announced the integration of a new stacked credit report with RouteOne. The stacked credit report, which delivers separate credit reports from one, two or all three national credit bureaus in a single transaction, can help ... [Read More]

VW Credit Turns to Reynolds to Replace Contract

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DAYTON, Ohio — Reynolds and Reynolds announced that Volkswagen Credit has adopted Reynolds' LAW(R) 553 Universal Retail Sale Contract for use in its consumer financing business, replacing its own proprietary form. More than 900 Volkswagen, Audi and Bentley dealerships in all ... [Read More]

FTC Delays Enforcement of Red Flags Rule

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In order to clear up some confusion and allow creditors and financial institutions more time to implement their policies, the Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday that it is pushing back the compliance deadline for the Red Flags Rule ... [Read More]

GDNAuto, CU Lending Strike Deal to Help Credit Unions Grow Auto Portfolios

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES and ALAMO, Calif. — Global Debt Network Automotive and CU Lending Solutions have formed a partnership that can allow credit unions to expand their reach into the auto lending business and manage their portfolio risk more efficiently. Basically, the ... [Read More]

National Lenders Examine 3Q Challenges, Results

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK and McLEAN, Va. — As Wells Fargo Financial, Capital One Auto Finance and Chase Auto Finance recently released their third-quarter results, executives from these firms discussed how their companies have fared in light of challenges stemming from ... [Read More]

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