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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

RouteOne Facilitates Subprime Growth for Franchises, Independents

Tuesday, Jun. 26, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — By taking advantage of RouteOne's ability to process consumer finance applications through both captives and non-captives, special finance dealers working on the franchise side can better grow their subprime business, company executives reported. "The unification of ... [Read More]

NABD Slated to Host Underwriting & Collection Conference

Tuesday, Jun. 26, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Houston — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers announced the dates for its training conference covering underwriting and collections, which will be held in Houston on Nov. 11 to 13. More than 600 attendees are expected to attend the ... [Read More]

Leedom Names Special Finance, BHPH Conference Speakers

Tuesday, Jun. 26, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom and Associates recently announced the keynote speakers for its 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 event, ... [Read More]

Compli Names Mark Lawler Senior VP, Chief Technology Officer

Tuesday, Jun. 26, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli recently named Mark Lawler as senior vice president and chief technology officer. Lawler comes to Compli from Primavera Systems, which is leader in project management software. At Primavera he served as vice president of ProSight Product ... [Read More]

NAF Association Conference Served as Gateway to Industry Knowledge

Thursday, Jun. 21, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis became the gateway to the nonprime auto financing industry earlier this month when executives working the gamut of the credit spectrum all descended on the city to share experiences and network. Their particular focus was ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Achieves Milestone of 375 Active Financing Sources in its Network

Thursday, Jun. 21, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Today, DealerTrack announced that the number of active finance sources connected to its platform has reached 375, an increase of 23 percent since the end of 2006. The company also recently completed its acquisition of Arkona. ... [Read More]

Video F&I Managers Can Now Close Deals for Independents Thanks to Dealer Vision

Thursday, Jun. 21, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Shortly after its launch, Dealer Vision announced it has struck a close relationship with JM&A Group. The new company was established by the Finance Express founders and will work off the platform's DMS. Dealer Vision ... [Read More]

Premier Dealer Services Names Ristken as Preferred F&I Menu Provider

Thursday, Jun. 21, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Ristken Software Services announced it has been selected as a preferred F&I Menu for Premier Dealer Services, which is owned by Great American Insurance Co. PDS said its products are mainly marketed through independent general agents in the ... [Read More]

Zag Strives to Leverage Consumers Surfing the Web for Auto Financing

Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Due to the popularity of the Internet, Scott Painter, chief executive officer of Zag, predicts that at least one-third of today's dealers will be out of business in five to 10 years. According to Painter, the ... [Read More]

ABA Sees Housing Market Stabilizing

Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. economy will see continued moderate growth through 2008 as the housing market stabilizes, according to the American Bankers Association Economic Advisory Committee. The committee agreed that the drag from homebuilding will fade and that overall ... [Read More]

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