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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

Car-Buy-Her Helps Dealers Reach Out to Women

Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Although women have a lot of power when it comes to purchasing vehicles, there are not a lot of resources specifically geared to help females feel comfortable with process of buying a car, explained Sheronde Glover, founder and ... [Read More]

Fed Reports on Credit Trends, Vehicle Sales, More

Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Among other trends, the Federal Reserve discovered that household credit decreased marginally since its last report. In fact, several districts observed higher delinquencies on mortgages and other consumer loans. For example, New York, Richmond, Chicago, Kansas City ... [Read More]

Ristken Integrates Protective’s Rates into MenuPro

Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Ristken Software Services announced it has integrated rates from the Asset Protection division of Protective Life Corp. into its MenuPro product. The move was done to offer dealerships direct access to Protective's rates, in addition to rates from ... [Read More]

Capital One Financial Reveals Car-Buyer Study Results

Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MCLEAN, Va. — As summer is in full swing, teens and young adults throughout the country are preparing to make the single largest purchase of their young lives — their first car. In its annual Rules of the Road survey, ... [Read More]

Triad Financial to Move Headquarters, Relocate 120 Positions

Thursday, Jul. 26, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — A Triad Financial Corp. spokesperson told SubPrime Auto Finance News this week that company officials have decided to relocate remaining operational functions to their facility in North Richland Hills, Texas. After reviewing business, executives determined the ... [Read More]

Drive Financial Joins RouteOne

Thursday, Jul. 26, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne announced this morning that Drive Financial Services, which works in the nonprime indirect auto finance industry, has joined the growing number of finance sources on its platform. Drive Financial is a privately held company owned ... [Read More]

Dealers AA Dedicates Subprime Lane to Leases, Repos

Thursday, Jul. 26, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Dealers Auto Auction of the Southwest announced it has created an exclusive subprime lease and repossession lane for its lender clients to run vehicles. These lenders include Lobel and Westlake Financial, in addition to six other subprime ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Revamps Web Site

Thursday, Jul. 26, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently launched an updated corporate Web site, which is designed to better benefit dealer clients, investors and customers. The new site was created to be easier to navigate via an updated graphical layout, enhanced ... [Read More]

MenuVantage Adds Assurant to Network

Tuesday, Jul. 24, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — MenuVantage announced that Assurant Solutions has joined its nationwide network of active F&I providers. The company joins more than 50 other providers, including Protective, A.U.L Corporation, LOTS, Cal-Tex Protective Coatings, SouthwestRe, CNA National, EasyCare, GE, American Financial ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Auto Finance Names New Divisional VPs

Tuesday, Jul. 24, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHESTER, Pa. — Wells Fargo Auto Finance announced it has appointed Todd Cooper, Scott Micale and David Reynolds as divisional vice presidents. During his 17 year career with Wells Fargo, Cooper has held numerous assignments in sales and credit. Cooper ... [Read More]

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