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Bain Survey: Few Companies Ready for Sustainability Rules (24%) Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Bain & Company today announced an investment in the Deployment Company, a new venture launched by OpenAI with 19 global partners. According to a news release, the OpenAI Deployment Company is built to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence across their ... Read More
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
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

Fiserv Acquires LOS Technology from Portellus

Tuesday, May. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wisc. — Fiserv recently announced that it has purchased the rights to the Portellus loan origination system technology in an effort to streamline the origination of its mortgage, consumer and commercial loans to one program. "This technology brings opportunities that ... [Read More]

Auto Group Develops Unique Plan to Help Customers with Payments While Also Ramping Up Business

Thursday, May. 1, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
JAMAICA, N.Y. — In response to the challenging economic times, one dealer has come up with a unique solution that not only helps customers with their payments, but also drives new business into the stores. What is the idea? Nemet Auto Group, based ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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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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CPS Trims Contract Purchases as Delinquencies Increase

Thursday, May. 1, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced a climb in managed receivables and took action to reduce contract purchases in the first quarter to better stay in line with the current economic environment. For the quarter, CPS said it purchased $176.1 ... [Read More]

USA Computer Systems Takes BHPH/Subprime DMS System to the Web

Thursday, May. 1, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TRENTON, Maine — USA Computer Systems' chief operating officer recently announced that in addition to accepting reservation dates for its early fall installation process, his company's DMS, The Answer, is going Web-based. Basically the company is moving from its current Microsoft ... [Read More]

Two Out of Three National Auto Lenders Cut Originations

Thursday, May. 1, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One and Wells Fargo, two out of three national auto lenders SubPrime Auto Finance News reviewed, reported reductions in origination volume and tightened their auto lending standards during the first quarter. The last, Chase, interestingly enough, actually ... [Read More]

TransUnion Releases Data on Auto Debt, Delinquency Levels

Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — The latest statistics from TransUnion.com identified states throughout the country showing the highest average auto debt, along with the lowest. Coming in with the highest median auto debt is Nevada, averaging $16,133. This state is followed by the District of Columbia, ... [Read More]

Ford Credit Takes Knock in 1Q Net Income

Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — A higher provision for credit losses, along with deeper depreciation expenses for leased vehicles, contributed to Ford Motor Credit reporting a drop in net income for the first quarter. The company recently posted net income of $24 million ... [Read More]

GMAC: Used Originations Remain Steady; Residuals Down

Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Results in the black for GMAC's global auto finance division and insurance business were unable to prevent the overall company from reporting a loss for the first quarter. GMAC Financial Services posted a net loss of $589 million, ... [Read More]

AmeriCredit Faces Difficult Road in Current Marketplace

Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — AmeriCredit's management described the fiscal-year third quarter as difficult despite processes they have already taken to trim dealer relationships, raise minimum cutoff scores, lower loan-to-value and control other credit costs. In addition to the tighter lending requirements, ... [Read More]

Nowcom Launches Dealer Websites

Thursday, Apr. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Nowcom Corp., a leading providers of dealer management solutions, recently announced the release of its newest used car dealer service, Dealer Websites. This new service, which includes easy to use inventory management, credit applications and a unique ... [Read More]

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