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Bain Survey: Few Companies Ready for Sustainability Rules (24%) Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Bain & Company today announced an investment in the Deployment Company, a new venture launched by OpenAI with 19 global partners. According to a news release, the OpenAI Deployment Company is built to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence across their ... Read More
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
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

Comerica Bank Releases 3Q Affordability Report

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Comerica Bank released its Auto Affordability Index for the third quarter late last week and found that the relative cost for an average-priced new vehicle for families has increased, though only by a small margin, and that families are ... [Read More]

VantageILM Names National Sales Director

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PASADENA, Calif. — VantageILM announced late last week it has hired a new national director of sales. Filling the position is Jim Kubera, who comes to the company from Hyperion Software. Kubera's responsibilities are slated to include management of sales- and ... [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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L2C Launches New Prime, Subprime Risk-Assessment Feature

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — L2C recently launched a new feature that can help auto lenders, according to the company. The function, Link2Credit Score, is designed to provide lenders better appraisal tools in determining risks of potential borrowers. The program, which has been available since ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Posts Another Jump in Transactions

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack Holdings revealed its third-quarter financial results late last week and found that transactions processed are on the upswing, officials reported. The number of transactions processed increased to 23.8 million last quarter, hiking 26 percent from this ... [Read More]

An In-Depth Look into Final Red Flag Regulations

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As many in the industry are aware, the final red flag rules go into effect on Nov. 1 of next year. Are dealers and financial institutions prepared? SubPrime Auto Finance News interviewed several experts this week to get an ... [Read More]

Experian Provides Used Market Overview by Risk Scores

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — According to the latest data from Experian Automotive, the top 10 lenders represented 30.31 percent of all financed used vehicles in July. Melinda Zabritski, director of Automotive Credit for Experian Automotive, explained that while the top lenders ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Sees Decrease in Net Income Due to Change in Business

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Reporting its third-quarter results, Credit Acceptance indicated that its loan portfolio grew; however, increases in operating expenses and finance charges that expanded slower than loan receivables led the company to report lower income than the prior year. ... [Read More]

Westlake Financial Reaches Milestone

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Continuing its path to growth, Westlake Financial Services recently announced it has hit a new milestone this month by hiring its 100th dealer account manager. "Reaching this milestone is a great success. We are working toward our ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Auto Finance Names Stagecoach Winners

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHESTER, Pa. — Wells Fargo Auto Finance recently named the recipients of its third-quarter Stagecoach Award. The Stagecoach Award is a quarterly honor that recognizes the achievements of Wells Fargo Auto Finance's best dealers, officials indicated. Winners were selected from ... [Read More]

GMAC: Used Originations Up, But Real Estate Unit Hurt Business

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — While GMAC reported strong results in its auto finance and insurance businesses, the company took a hit in its mortgage and credit market on its real estate side, which led the company to report a loss for the ... [Read More]

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