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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
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
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

Launcher & Scienaptic AI look to boost credit access & underwriting via partnership

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, 11:19 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Launcher and Scienaptic AI announced their full integration for mutual auto finance clients to make more advanced underwriting decisions. The companies said they’re able to achieve that objective by incorporating artificial intelligence-powered underwriting signals within Launcher’s appTRAKER Loan ... [Read More]

ARS promotes 3 executives after CEO’s passing

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, 11:30 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Patrick K. Willis Co., which does business as American Recovery Service (ARS), had to make three executive changes this week following the passing of Peter Willingham, who was chief executive officer since 2010. Taking over as CEO is Dave ... [Read More]

Primeritus continues revamp by naming new CEO

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, 09:31 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The professional connection of Jennifer Turnage and Steve Norwood dates to 2005 when Norwood co-founded Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems (CARS) and Turnage served as chief financial officer of the company for seven years. Primeritus Financial Services acquired CARS in 2019 ... [Read More]

Dealertrack Credit Availability Index dips to lowest point in more than 3 years

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, 10:27 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It was pretty chilly throughout much of the country in January, especially at finance companies based on the newest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. Cox Automotive reported on Monday that the index reading declined to 93.0 in January. That’s 3% below ... [Read More]

PODCAST: More insight into near- & non-prime financing with Open Lending

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, 10:25 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Just before last month’s Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association, Open Lending released initial findings from its newest study on vehicle accessibility and automotive financing perceptions among near- and non-prime consumers. Open Lending senior vice president ... [Read More]

Fitch discusses softening used-car prices & auto ABS performance

Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, 10:17 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Fitch Ratings offered its expectations for the securitization market in relation to the gradual softening of used-car prices. Fitch supported its assertions by citing a variety of data points from Black Book, Edmunds and federal officials about how ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Latest on state & federal regulation with AFSA’s Danielle Arlowe & Celia Winslow

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Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, 10:14 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Danielle Arlowe and Celia Winslow of the American Financial Services Association still had plenty of energy for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast recorded in Las Vegas at the end of the organization’s annual Vehicle Finance Conference. Arlowe and ... [Read More]

TransUnion: Affordability concerning as originations sag

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, 10:50 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
After sifting through the latest quarterly data, one finding became clear to Satyan Merchant, who is senior vice president and automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion. “Affordability remains an issue in the used-vehicle market,” Merchant said in a news ... [Read More]

MBSi unveils capability for Illinois agents to track data removal in repossessed vehicles

Vero & Privacy4Cars launch F&I tool for connected car protection
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, 02:31 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With an Illinois law related to consumer data protection and repossessed vehicles now in place for several months, MBSi rolled out new capabilities to help repo agents and finance companies. Last week, MBSi added a new data removal feature that’s ... [Read More]

F&I Sentinel finalizes acquisition of Express Recoveries from Cox Automotive

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Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, 11:44 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
On Wednesday, F&I Sentinel announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Express Recoveries from Cox Automotive that was first revealed less than a month ago. The F&I risk management solutions provider said the entire Express Recoveries team that currently ... [Read More]

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