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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

AmeriCredit Continues $500 Million Repurchase Facility

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — AmeriCredit announced it has extended its $500 million repurchase facility structured by Barclays Capital. The company said it uses this facility to finance the repurchase of receivables from securitization transactions that have reached the 10-percent clean-up ... [Read More]

NAF Association: Non-Prime Delinquencies Grow

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — After questioning a record 28 finance companies on their portfolios and practices, the National Auto Finance Association discovered that almost 75 percent of non-prime originations fell into the credit range of 500 to 679 last year. More ... [Read More]

NADAguides.com, Carloan.com Team Up for Vehicle Financing

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Late Wednesday, NADAguides.com announced it struck an exclusive financing partnership with Carloan.com. Carloan.com covers the entire credit spectrum from prime to subprime. With this service, new- and used-car buyers now have the ability to secure a ... [Read More]

NLEX Adds New Executive

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARLSBAD, Calif. — National Loan Exchange recently announced the addition of Paul Banninger to its staff. Banninger will serve in the role of vice president of sales. Officials said he brings 30 years mortgage lending and real estate collection experience to ... [Read More]

Leedom Announces Topics, Speakers for BHPH Conference

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom and Associates recently announced its keynote speakers and topics for the 12th Annual National Special Finance and Buy-Here, Pay-Here Conference, which will be held Oct. 7 to 9 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. At this year's ... [Read More]

Flex Fund Boasts More than 300 Wholesale, Salvage Auction Partners After First Year of Business

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Flex Fund Financial Services has recently signed operating agreements for inventory financing with 10 new independent auctions. The additional agreements bring the company's total signed auctions to 310, including about 150 whole-car and 160 salvage auctions, ... [Read More]

RouteOne Partners with Fireside Bank

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne announced that California-based Fireside Bank has integrated into its platform. Fireside is a non-prime and subprime finance source. Moreover, Fireside Bank is an FDIC insured and regulated industrial bank with a core business of purchasing ... [Read More]

Experian: Consumers Uncomfortable Making Large Purchases Such as Cars

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Even though the Experian-Gallup Personal Credit Index rebounded to 95 in July after declining to 90 earlier this year, officials found that a large number of consumers are still uncomfortable making large purchases, such as cars. ... [Read More]

Auto Affordability Index Down

Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — According to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank, an average-priced new vehicle took 24.6 weeks of median family income in the second quarter of this year. Officials indicated the latest reading is down just slightly, 0.1 ... [Read More]

DealerTrack: 2Q Transactions Hit 23.5 Million

Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced that GAAP net income for the quarter came in at $6.3 million, up 35 percent from $4.7 million for the second quarter of last year. Additionally, revenue for the quarter was $58.5 million, up ... [Read More]

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