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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
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
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
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

A Fiserv Founder Announces Retirement Plans

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Fiserv, a leading provider of information technology services to the financial industry, announced this week that one of its founders will retire Dec. 31. Norm Balthasar, Fiserv's senior executive vice president and chief operating officer, is planning to ... [Read More]

BlueSky Marketing Introduces New Lead Verification Program

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN RAMON, Calif. — BlueSky Marketing Group has launched its new, live auto lead verification program. The program was designed to utilize proprietary validation technology and outbound-call processes to verify auto loan applicants' purchase intent. If a customer lead is identified ... [Read More]

Forecasting Tomorrow’s Compliance and Regulatory Environment

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS and BATON ROUGE, La. — Top executives from Wolters Kluwer Financial Services and AppOne recently looked ahead to some of the challenges that will face the indirect lending arena and dealers in 2008. When asked what the biggest regulatory and ... [Read More]

CBA Reports Data on Bankruptcy Trends

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association recently reported results on consumer bankruptcies from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Data indicated that so far this year bankruptcies are on the upswing. According to officials, through the first three quarters ... [Read More]

Chrysler Financial Appoints Executives

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Financial announced late last week it has named three new executives to the company to serve as executive vice chairman, chief financial officer and chief risk officer, respectively. Filling the position of executive vice chairman is ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Partners with EasyCare/APCO

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack Aftermarket Services announced late last week that EasyCare/APCO has entered the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network. As part of this agreement, DealerTrack Aftermarket Network users can access EasyCare's features for free, officials indicated. Additionally, the company notes DealerTrack ... [Read More]

CarBiz Expands in Midwest

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — CarBiz has continued to grow over the past month, as the company recently added six stores in Illinois, officials indicated. The facilities are located in East Peoria, Moline, Loves Park, Rockfor, Pekin and DeKalb, the company stated. In ... [Read More]

Fiserv Automotive Teams Up with Carleton for Compliance Software

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Fiserv announced earlier this week that it is embedding Carleton's SmartCalcs financial compliance software into its Automotive Solution's Loan Origination System. Adding SmartCalcs directly into the Fiserv LOS automates rate calculations, validates state usury law compliance and keeps ... [Read More]

NowAuto Reports Challenges as it Looks to be Acquired

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TEMPE, Ariz. — NowAuto Group recently reported results for its fiscal first quarter, saying that a change from sales to leases impacted results, as some of the lease revenue is deferred. More specifically, the company indicated that it earned $1.1 million ... [Read More]

Leedom Announces Dates for BHPH Credit, Collections Conference

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom and Associates its third Buy-Here, Pay-Here Credit and Collections Conference will held May 28 to 29 in Dallas, Texas. According to Chuck Bonanno, conference chairman, the event will focus on how to underwrite successful buy-here, pay-here contracts; ... [Read More]

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