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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
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

Detroit Trading Exchange Hits 1 Million, Announces New Initiative

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Detroit Trading Exchange announced Wednesday that more than 1 million finance leads have been traded through its platform in less than a year of operation.  According to officials, since its debut in November of last year, more than ... [Read More]

Nissan Motor Acceptance Honored for Cutting-Edge Technology

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NASHVILLE — Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. recently received the Auto Finance Excellence Award, which was presented to the company for its e-leasing efforts during the Auto Finance Summit Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas. "Perseverance is the key word when considering Nissan ... [Read More]

Asbury Selects DealerTrack as DMS Provider, More

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK and LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.  — Asbury announced this week that it has selected DealerTrack as its DMS solutions and technology partner. Asbury's 124 new vehicle franchises currently use DMS systems from three other providers, but will begin systematically replacing ... [Read More]

PIN: Fewer Consumers Showing Negative Equity

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The percent of consumers upside-down on their trades has continued to decline, according to recent analysis released from Power Information Network. "From the third quarter of 2005 to the same period of this year, this measure has ... [Read More]

CIQ Launches Call Buyer Network for Independents to Capture Leads

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Car Buyer Network, a subsidiary of CIQ, recently launched the Car Buyer Network Lead Service, which is a new service designed specifically for the independent dealer market. According to officials, the new lead service can be a cost ... [Read More]

Bank of the West Joins RouteOne

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently announced that Bank of the West, a high-performance, full-service regional financial services company, has joined the growing roster of finance sources on its Web-based credit application management system. The bank caters to customers in ... [Read More]

Westlake Financial Names New President

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services announced a new president this week as Bruce Newmark departed the company. Taking on the responsibilities is Don Hankey, chairman of the board.  In related news, Westlake said it has also added two executives — Michael ... [Read More]

PassTime Announces New Partnerships

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LITTLETON, Colo. — PassTime USA recently announced two new partnerships designed to add more services to the company's repertoire. To kick off the announcements, PassTime said it has teamed up with Summit Funding Group, a Cincinnati-based leasing and financing company.  Thanks ... [Read More]

ADI Adds New Associate Professor

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Automotive Dealership Institute has added a new associate professor that is a well-known F&I trainer and consultant in the industry. In a new partnership, Rebecca Chernek, president of Chernek Consulting, has agreed to offer classes to help ... [Read More]

2Loan4Less.com Goes Live

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — 2Loan4Less.com is a newly launched free online service which consumers can use to shop for new and used car loans. By offering the ability to compare rates and terms offered by a network of lenders, consumers will ... [Read More]

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