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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
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More
Flipping EV battery risk into faster sales
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:49 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. AVILOO chief executive officer Brett Lippel focused on what ... Listen Here
What actually sells cars on social media?
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:42 PM
We begin 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. Bryan Pascual, founder of DealerCarLeads, answers one of the ... Listen Here
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

Consumer Bankruptcies Spike in April

Tuesday, May. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Mirroring widespread financial woes in the American economy, the number of the U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings are on a significant upswing, indicated recent findings. According to the American Bankruptcy Institute (using data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center), the ... [Read More]

Daimler Financial Expansion Set to Boost Texas Economy

Tuesday, May. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — According to recent data from a research group, Daimler Financial Services Americas' upcoming expansion into north Texas could significantly bolster the area's economy and bring more than 200 new jobs. Insight Research of Dallas estimated that the ... [Read More]

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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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Attorneys Offer Free Online Class-Action Lawsuit Prevention Seminar

Tuesday, May. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli recently announced that two attorneys with industry expertise will be presenting a free online seminar discussing issues pertaining to class-action lawsuits. Aaron Jacoby of Venable, LLP, and Rob Cohen of Auto Advisory Services are hosting "Class Action ... [Read More]

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]

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]

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]

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