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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
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
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

Subprime Auto Lender Teams Up with CMSI to Support Expansion

Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBIA, Md. — Credit Management Solutions Inc., a leading provider of credit automation systems for all types of consumer lending, today announced that Exeter Finance Corp. has selected the Origenate credit processing system to support the expansion of its auto lending ... [Read More]

Solex Joins RouteOne

Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Solex, a complete online F&I solution for RV dealers, recently announced it is integrating into the RouteOne system. The partnership is designed to give more than 250 lenders currently on the RouteOne auto network easy access to ... [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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First Advantage CREDCO Launches Red Flags Solution

Thursday, Mar. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — First Advantage CREDCO, a provider of specialized credit reports for the auto industry, announced this week that it has launched a new comprehensive Red Flag Solution. The expanded product offering, which includes identity verification, Office of Foreign Assets ... [Read More]

Leedom Announces Details of BHPH Credit, Collections Conference

Thursday, Mar. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom and Associates recently announced that it will host its Buy-Here, Pay-Here Credit and Collections Conference May 28 to 29 in Dallas. The event is slated to cover: —Updated Industry Benchmarks. —Secrets to Underwriting Good Loans. —Collection Call ... [Read More]

Autosave Joins MenuVantage Provider Exchange Network

Thursday, Mar. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — MenuVantage announced this week that Autosave has joined its Provider Exchange Network. Autosave, a five-year/100,000-mile engine and transmission warranty program used by auto dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada, joins more than 50 other providers currently on the network. ... [Read More]

Legal Battle Heats Up Between DealerTrack, RouteOne, Finance Express

Thursday, Mar. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — After discussions of a potential business arrangement between DealerTrack, RouteOne and Finance Express went sour several years ago, a legal battle soon followed. After the deal didn't work out, DealerTrack began exploring legal proceeding as it contended ... [Read More]

A.U.L. Corp. Now Integrated with CBC

Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NAPA, Calif. — A.U.L. Corp., which specializes in used-vehicle service contracts, announced that it is now integrated with Credit Bureau Connection's eF&I Complete. Officials describe this software as a comprehensive Web-based F&I and sales management system. Basically, eF&I Complete is designed ... [Read More]

AppOne Details Products Designed to Combat Red Flag Violations

Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
fBATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, recently offered an overview of its products designed to help dealers with the soon-to-be instituted Identity Theft Red Flags and Notices of Address Discrepancy, more commonly known as "Red ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Corp. Expands Line of Credit Facility

Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently announced that it has increased the amount of its line of credit facility with a commercial bank syndicate from $133.5 million to $153.5 million. Other than described, officials indicated that there were no material ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Grows Annual Transactions 27 Percent

Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Even while calling the second half of 2007 a challenging environment, DealerTrack announced that the number of transaction processed through its network jumped 27 percent for the year. This is up to 90.9 million, compared to 71.5 ... [Read More]

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