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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 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. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 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. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

Compli Launches Red Flags Toolkit

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli announced the release of its Red Flags Toolkit today, which was developed in collaboration with Michael Benoit, a partner at Hudson Cook, LLP. The Red Flags Toolkit, available at no extra charge to current and future customers ... [Read More]

Edmunds.com Presents Confessions of an Auto Finance Manager

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The auto finance manager's office, where most vehicle purchases are finalized at dealerships, is a treacherous place for consumers, according to Edmunds.com. To help consumers navigate this arena, the company recently announced that it has followed up on the ... [Read More]

Fitch: Auto ABS Losses to Continue to Climb

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — While tax rebates appeared to help consumers with paying down their debts, going forward, consumers will struggle with their bills and Fitch Ratings said it sees subprime auto losses climbing even more into the summer. More specifically, the ... [Read More]

Wachovia Announces Goal to Reduce Long-Term Auto Loans, More

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wachovia recently announced that its vehicle finance division is working to reduce the percentage of seven-year auto loans it is offering to consumers, setting a goal of 2 percent compared with a high of 6.5 percent. Moreover, the company reported ... [Read More]

To Help Dealers Improve Closing Ratios, Wolters Kluwer Launches RefundOne

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced the launch of RefundOne this week. Specifically designed for the auto dealership market, it is a patent-pending, integrated credit application and tax preparation service. RefundOne combines Wolters Kluwer Financial Services' AppOne dealership portal and ... [Read More]

The Encyclopedia of F&I Management Now Available Via E-Book

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Automotive Dealership Institute recently announced that its first edition of the Encyclopedia of Finance and Insurance Management is now available through e-book at a limited-time cost of $49.95. This document comes in a PDF and covers almost ... [Read More]

MenuVantage Reaches New Milestone, Details Company Growth

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — MenuVantage recently announced that since it was introduced in the third quarter of 2004, the company has quickly expanded and just recently achieved a major milestone of $1.5 billion in F&I product sales for its auto dealer clients. ... [Read More]

National Lenders Remain Squeezed in 2Q

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO — Wells Fargo, Capital One and Chase all recently reported mixed second-quarter results, showing that the lenders remain under pressure in a challenging economic environment. Kicking it off, Wells Fargo Financial, which includes real estate and auto financing, in addition ... [Read More]

Westlake Names New President, Change to Credit Facility

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial's Board of Directors announced recently announced a new president. Taking on the position is Ian Anderson, who had been serving as senior vice president of production, business strategy and analytics since joining the company in 2005. ... [Read More]

First Advantage CREDCO Launches Red Flag IQ

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — First Advantage CREDCO recently announced the availability of Red Flag IQ, which is a monthly report that summarizes potential fraud activity and related trends over a period of time. Offered free to U.S. automotive dealers who sign up ... [Read More]

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