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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
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
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 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. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 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. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

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]

NABD Releases BHPH Conference Details

Thursday, Mar. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON  — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers recently announced the agenda and speakers for its 10th Annual National BHPH Conference to be held May 6-8, in Las Vegas. The conference will kick off May 6 at the newly renovated ... [Read More]

Finance Express Revamps Site, Upgrades System

Thursday, Mar. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently announced it has launched a redesigned Web site, in addition to a successful system infrastructure upgrade.  This marks the first Web site redesign since the company launched, and a significant investment geared toward ... [Read More]

Westlake Financial Updates Web Site

Thursday, Mar. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Westlake Financial Services has launched a newly redesigned Web site. This is the first major redesign of its Web site in almost four years, executives reported. "The primary goal was to have a simple clean approach that ... [Read More]

Hudson Cook Prepares for Auto Finance Workshop

Thursday, Mar. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — CounselorLibrary.com and Hudson Cook will host their fifth annual Housing & Auto Finance Workshop May 4 to 6 at The Westin Annapolis in Maryland. The event is designed for clients and guest of Hudson Cook and users of ... [Read More]

Fitch Discusses Auto Finance Industry in Latest In-Depth Report

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK, N.Y. — In a recent report, Fitch Ratings announced it expects the economic weakness that occurred in the second half of 2007 to continue its downward pressure on credit metrics for the U.S. auto finance industry, leading to further ... [Read More]

ABI: Feb. Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Hit Record High Since Law Change

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — According to the latest statistics from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings climbed more than 15.2 percent in February over the previous month. Citing data from the NBRC, the American Bankruptcy Institute said overall consumer ... [Read More]

AmeriCredit’s Miller Gains Leadership Role on AFSA Board

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Preston Miller, AmeriCredit's executive vice president and co-chief operating officer, was recently installed as chair of the American Financial Services Association's Vehicle Finance Division Advisory Board. This occurred at the conclusion of the group's recent conference, just prior ... [Read More]

VINtek Recaps 2007 Growth

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — VINtek, a provider of auto collateral management services for banks, credit unions and other automotive finance lenders, recently announced record customer growth of 80 percent in 2007. VINtek said its other accomplishments in 2007 include: —Opening a second facility in ... [Read More]

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