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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

In Preparation of Going National, Resurgent Auto Finance Applies Fiserv Services

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Fiserv recently announced that non-prime lender Resurgent Auto Finance is now utilizing Fiserv Automotive Solutions' loan origination system and decisioning technology. Resurgent Auto Finance, based in Greenville, S.C., was established in September 2007. It specializes in providing funding ... [Read More]

Economic Troubles Force AmeriCredit to Reevaluate

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Higher-than-anticipated credit losses in AmeriCredit's subprime and near-prime portfolios, compounded by weaker recovery rates, are leading the company to trim dealer relationships, tighten lending requirements, reduce expected originations and cut staffing. Basically, the company is reevaluating its ... [Read More]

Bankruptcy Filings Soar Over 2006, Officials Predict Continued Climb

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Full-year consumer bankruptcy filings jumped 40 percent throughout the country in 2007 over the previous year, according to the National Bankruptcy Institute. The statistics revealed that consumer filings for the year reached 801,840, compared with 573,203 in 2006. "The ... [Read More]

Westlake Financial Expands to Encompass Two More States

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services is calling 2008 a year of growth. Accordingly, the company announced it is expanding its reach into two more states. With the addition of Wyoming and Tennessee, the company is now offering services in 31 ... [Read More]

U.S. Bank, Union Bank & Trust Join RouteOne’s Platform

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne announced Monday that U.S. Bank, the sixth largest commercial bank in the United States, has joined its increasing list of finance sources on its Web-based credit application management system. U.S. Bancorp, with $238 billion in assets, ... [Read More]

DSC of Indiana, Xpress Credit Partner

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Indiana-based Dealer Services Corp. and XpressCredit announced recently that they have joined forces to offer the floor planner's more than 10,000 dealer clients additional financing solutions through XpressCredit's Web-based portal. XpressCredit describes itself as a leading Internet-based financial ... [Read More]

Experian’s AutoCount Expands Services for Dealers, Lenders

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive recently announced it has expanded the capabilities of its AutoCount market reporting services. AutoCount can now help dealers and lenders market more effectively through detailed reporting on specified geographies as soon as the information is available ... [Read More]

NABD Announces Annual Conference Details

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers recently announced that its 10th Annual National Conference will be held May 6 to 8 in Las Vegas. The newly renovated Las Vegas Hilton will serve as the site for this upcoming ... [Read More]

AFIP, NAFRD to Participate in NIADA Convention

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Texas — Officials recently announced that two industry associations are partnering with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association to expand NIADA's 62nd Annual Convention and Expo in Grapevine, Texas. The event will be held June 24 to 28. Dave Robertson, ... [Read More]

Carousel Insurance Joins Finance Express Platform

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — This morning, Finance Express announced that it has signed an agreement with Carousel Insurance Services. The integration between the Finance Express and the Carousel system is designed to allow dealers to instantly order the insurance coverage ... [Read More]

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