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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

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Automotive Dealer Resources Partner

Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Earlier this week, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced that Automotive Dealer Resources will expand its product offerings with its preprinted retail sales installment contracts. Automotive Dealer Resources specializes in providing independent dealers and associations with access to a ... [Read More]

XpressCredit, SEADRA Team Up for Rent-to-Own Expansion

Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit announced that it has joined forces with Southeast Auto Dealers Rental Association to expand services to dealers providing long-term rentals with the option to own. Officials said the company's partnership with SEADRA is designed to allow ... [Read More]

Leedom and Associates Names New Moderator

Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — In response to growing demand, Leedom and Associates said it has added a new twenty group moderator and consultant. The firm recently named Robert Selby as a twenty group moderator and special finance consultant. According to officials, ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Launches Leads Program for Dealers

Thursday, Sep. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — At its Innovation Conference in Las Vegas, DealerTrack announced the launch of a new leads program for dealers. The company has introduced DealerTrack Leads Network, which allows dealers to purchase leads at market price. "We believe the ... [Read More]

RouteOne Recognizes Lenders

Thursday, Sep. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — This week, RouteOne announced the winners of the Captive and Non-Captive 'Funder of the Year' awards in Las Vegas. For the second straight year, readers of F&I magazine (which voted for their favorites) selected GMAC and Wells Fargo ... [Read More]

New Lender Joins Finance Express

Thursday, Sep. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently announced an addition to its platform. Joining Finance Express is Consumer Portfolio Services. CPS is a specialty finance company that provides indirect auto financing to borrowers with past credit problems, low incomes or limited ... [Read More]

SmartMove Auto Announces Debt Financing Transaction

Thursday, Sep. 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DENVER — SmartMove Auto announced that it has completed a $30 million debt financing. The company has a chain of used stores that focus on subprime customers through buy-here, pay-here and rent-to-own business models. Morgan Keegan & Co. acted as sole ... [Read More]

Bankruptcy Filings Continue to Climb

Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings increased 17.3 percent nationwide in August from the previous month, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. Overall consumer filings totaled 74,607 in August, up from the 63,600 filings in July, the group said, relying ... [Read More]

NRC Features Subprime Portfolio Remarketing

Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — Remarketing of subprime portfolios will enjoy the limelight at the upcoming National Remarketing Conference.  Leading a workshop and imparting their insight will be Neil Boardman of Regional Acceptance Corp., and John Scordo of Universal Special Auto Finance. ... [Read More]

ADI Adds RouteOne to Curriculum, Platform Gains New Lender

Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne announced that the Automotive Dealership Institute will now include its Web-based credit application management system as part of the core curriculum for students enrolled in ADI's F&I Management Program. RouteOne will be included as a permanent ... [Read More]

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