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Artificial Intelligence
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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

AppOne Adds New Finance Source to Platform

Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, announced late last week that Bank of the Ozarks, an Arkansas-based bank that offers commercial equipment financing and leasing through Bank of the Ozarks Leasing, has joined AppOne's lender ... [Read More]

Conference Board: Economy Shows No Sign of Strength

Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — The Conference Board's Labor Economist indicated Monday that the economy is displaying no sign of strength, predicting that it's quite possible the economy could become even weaker in the second half of the year. More specifically, Ken Goldstein, ... [Read More]

Credit Unions Can Prove Strong Auto Lending Partners in Tough Economic Times

Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — According to Tony Boutelle, president and chief executive officer of CUDL, credit unions are a great avenue to turn to for indirect auto loans, especially with some national and non-prime lenders retrenching. "Credit unions are in a great ... [Read More]

CPS Withstands Difficult Environment

Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced earlier this week that it faired the tough marketplace relatively well in the second quarter. Its second quarter revenues are up, compared to the second quarter of 2007. More specifically, officials said revenues were ... [Read More]

Honda Financial Services Selects DataScan

Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORTH YORK, Ontario — DataScan Field Services recently announced it has contracted with Honda Financial Services to provide floor plan inventory verification for vehicles and power equipment throughout Canada. This is DataScan's first national OEM audit client in Canada, officials pointed out.  ... [Read More]

GMAC Gains 10-Year Extension from FDIC

Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services announced Wednesday that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has granted a 10-year extension of GMAC Bank's current ownership by extending the existing disposition requirement that was established in connection with the sale of a majority ... [Read More]

Lift from Zero-Percent Financing Helps GM, But More Cuts Loom

Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Power Information Network reported late last week on the success of General Motors' zero-percent APR program. According to the company, the program provided a lift for the automaker both in terms of loyalty and conquests from competitors. ... [Read More]

Alphera Financial Services Adds Services for Non-BMW Dealers

Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Alphera Financial Services' portfolio of serviced assets, which was launched in 2006 to provide BMW's award-winning customer service to other franchises owned by its dealers, announced late last week that it is expanding, in addition to ... [Read More]

Consumer Portfolio Services Receives Additional Secured Financing, Finalizes Amendments to Residual Credit Facility

Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced Monday that it has received an additional $15 million in senior secured financing from an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners as a follow-up to last week's $10 million financing. The company borrowed a ... [Read More]

BarNone Selects OneCommand to Help Capture More Showroom Traffic

Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — OneCommand announced today that BarNone, a leader in specialty finance and consumer services, has chosen the company to help increase its Internet lead response rate. By augmeting its online lead generation and BDC operations with OneCommand's Voice Messaging solution, BarNone ... [Read More]

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