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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

Compli, EORM Partner to Address Safety, Environmental Exposures at Dealerships

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli and Environmental and Occupational Risk Management of San Jose, Calif., announced they have formed an alliance to provide top-tier environmental, health and safety information and content to dealers through Compli's Dealership Compliance Management System. "We have found ... [Read More]

Fitch to Host Webcast on Auto ABS Performance Friday

Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Apparently, U.S. auto manufacturer health and the performance of auto asset-backed securities continue to cause investor concerns that extend beyond the Big 3 automakers and their captive finance subsidiaries, Fitch Ratings recently reported. Under concern is "virtually all ... [Read More]

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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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Fed: Interest Rates at Auto Lenders Plunge, Amount Financed Bounces Back

Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies plummeted from 5.49 percent in June to 3.31 percent in July, according to the latest consumer credit data from the Federal Reserve. The average interest rate is ... [Read More]

RouteOne Adds Several New Lenders to Platform

Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently announced the addition of two new lenders to its platform. It has completed integration with Liberal Finance Service, a New Jersey-based subprime auto lender, via the Loan Origination System provided by XpressCredit. Liberal Finance specializes ... [Read More]

Credit Union Network Joins Finance Express

Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently reported that OAG Indirect has entered an agreement to join its Web-based Dealer Management System. OAG Indirect offers retail financing through a network of Credit Unions in 48 of the United States. In ... [Read More]

Non-Prime Survey: Longer-Term Loans Continue to Grow

Thursday, Sep. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — For the first time, the National Auto Finance Association's Non-Prime Auto Financing Survey featured metrics by FICO score, loan-to-value and term. Along with the usual annual statistics such as delinquencies and charge-offs, the report also analyzed new information ... [Read More]

Chrysler Offers Discount to Consumers Leasing Via Independent Institutions

Thursday, Sep. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — In Chrysler's August sales report, the company said that while sales are down 34 percent from last year, they are up 12 percent over July thanks to enhanced financing offers, efforts to shift lease-oriented customers to purchasing and ... [Read More]

BMW to Continue Support of Leasing

Thursday, Sep. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The president of BMW of North America said Wednesday that the company strongly believes in continuing to offer leasing for its customers; however, he indicated that the company did shift APRs on purchases to drive a better ... [Read More]

August Marks New Monthly Record in Bankruptcy Filings Since Law Change

Thursday, Sep. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Looking specifically at August, the American Bankruptcy Institute reported that U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings increased 29.2 percent from the same period a year ago. The overall August consumer filing total of 96,413 also set a single month high ... [Read More]

CBA to Host Fair Lending Conference

Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association's Fair Lending Conference offers timely content and has the ability to attract speakers with insight on the issues. This year's event will be held Nov. 5-7 at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, ... [Read More]

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