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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

Leedom Buys Horse Power

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Leedom Group recently made an acquisition that could help push the company into the advertising and marketing sector, according to officials. The Leedom Group bought Horse Power Ads, a nationwide marketing and advertising company that has specialized in ... [Read More]

RpmOne Updates Drive Card Program

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
JUPITER, Fla. — RpmOne recently announced that its RpmOne Drive Card program is now accessible through the Internet. Dealer-customers can handle applications and sales transactions, as well and manage their Drive Card accounts through the Web, officials noted. In 2005, the ... [Read More]

ADI Workshop Dates, Leader Announced

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The dates and workshop leader for the Automotive Dealership Institute's Automotive Financing School have been set, according to officials from The Banking Academy and The Asian Banker. The program will be led by professor Marguerite Watanabe, ADI's director of international ... [Read More]

ADESA Acquires PADE

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — ADESA made a major move Thursday as officials announced it has acquired the Pennsylvania Auto Dealers' Exchange in York, Pa. According to officials, the facility is to be renamed ADESA PA and will help solidify the company's presence in the mid-Atlantic ... [Read More]

MAFS Reaches New Annual Milestone

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim Auto Financial Services announced today that it set a new record in 2007 — 1 million new-vehicle floor-planning originations.   To celebrate, MAFS leaders traveled to Manheim Nevada to personally reward the buyer of the 1 millionth unit. "If I could sum ... [Read More]

HSBC Auto Finance Partners with Flatiron Company

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill. — HSBC Finance Corp.'s auto finance business recently announced an alliance with Peak5, a Flatiron Financial Services Co., to remarket Peak5 vehicles at the nationwide network of auctions used by HSBC. HSBC said it will offer its Seven-Day ... [Read More]

Finance Express, Detroit Trading Co. Form Alliance

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express and Detroit Trading Co., recently announced that they have entered into an alliance. As part of the alliance, the companies said they will work together to create an exclusive private-label finance lead acquisition ... [Read More]

RouteOne Enhances Adverse Action Program for Dealers

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently announced the addition of more enhancements to the adverse action compliance functionality within its Web-based credit application management system. The new functionality, which is provided free of charge, can allow dealers to search for applications ... [Read More]

Hudson Cook Names New Partners

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Hudson Cook LLP announced the addition of four new partners. A few are known for their work with the auto industry. The new partners include Emily Marlow Beck, Catherine Brennan and Lisa DeLessio in the Hanover, Md., office. ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Hits 475 Financing Sources, Corrects Slight Disruption in Service

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced this week that its number of active financing sources has climbed to 475. Moreover, officials said that industry concerns over a slight interruption in their platform on Saturday and Monday have been resolved. Officials told SubPrime ... [Read More]

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