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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
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
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

GE Fleet to Host Subprime Remarketing Webinar

Thursday, Sep. 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services announced it is hosting a free online seminar called Vehicle Remarketing for Subprime Auto Lenders — Trends that will Affect Your Bottom Line in 2009 on Oct. 7. Specific info includes: Tuesday, Oct. ... [Read More]

F&I Technology Conference Names Captive, Non-Captive Funders of the Year

Thursday, Sep. 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — F&I Technology announced Wednesday the winners of its Captive and Non-Captive Funders of the Year. These awards were presented at the F&I Technology Conference and Expo in Las Vegas and sponsored by RouteOne LLC. Readers of F&I ... [Read More]

Resource Hub

Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

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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Daimler Financial, John Kennedy Center Team Up to Benefit Students, Teachers

Thursday, Sep. 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Daimler Financial Services Americas and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts recently announced an innovative education program that combines new media digital technology and the creativity of middle school students and their teachers. The ... [Read More]

Most Consumers Do Not Know the APR on Their Auto Loans

Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — A recent study by Capital One Financial Corp. discovered that the majority of consumers with auto loans do not know the interest rate they are paying. More specifically, this number came in at 61 percent of Americans who ... [Read More]

Peak5 Names Senior VP of National Sales; Improves Customer Service at Call Centers

Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Peak5 announced today that it has named a senior vice president of national sales. Accepting this position with the company is Thomas Richards. Richards has been working within the auto industry for almost 15 years, according to officials. ... [Read More]

NABD Announces Speaker List for Underwriting, Collections Conference

Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers recently announced the speaker lineup for its second annual Underwriting and Collections Conference to be held Nov. 2-4, 2008 in Houston. Kenneth Shilson, conference chairman, announced that Jay Rose, national automotive trainer ... [Read More]

Auto Dealer Monthly Launches Complete Guide to Special Finance

Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Auto Dealer Monthly announced that it has officially released its Complete Guide to Special Finance, written by auto retail industry trainer and consultant Greg Goebel. This new guidebook offers in-depth coverage on how to build, maintain and grow ... [Read More]

Experian Automotive Shares 2Q, Half-Year AutoCount Data

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — For the second quarter of this year, overall auto loan originations were down 17.47 percent, compared to the prior year, according to the latest AutoCount data from Experian Automotive. When it comes to origination by tier, the company ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Adds New GAP Provider to Aftermarket Network

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack Aftermarket Services announced this week that that Allstate Credit Division has joined its aftermarket network. Allstate Credit Division is an industry-leading solution for real-time aftermarket contract rating, quote generation and digital contracting. According to officials, it ... [Read More]

GDNAuto Teams Up with CreditSmarts

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALAMO, Calif., and LOS ANGELES — Dealerships can now improve their profitability by originating more loans and turning their seasoned loans into operating capital and inventory, thanks to a partnership announced Wednesday between Global Debt Network and CreditSmarts. "This partnership extends ... [Read More]

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